Reading Warm-Up Macbeth Act I Scene 6 & 7

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Reading Warm-Up B

Read the following passage. Pay special attention to the underlined words. Then, complete the activities.

Although many ancient cultures had games that involved hitting balls with sticks, modern golf was developed in Scotland. By the 1400s, the Scots were playing golf -- hitting a ball with a club from starting point to finishing hole in as few strokes as possible. Even at that early stage, the game was about skill, not haste, and a game could last a long time. It was also a sport that got players hooked. In fact, the earliest known reference to golf comes from King James II of Scotland, who, in 1457, issued a ban on golf and soccer. James complained that these games kept his valiant archers from practicing for war with their bows and arrows.

Golf remains a favorite sport in Scotland, where almost every village has a course. Some of these include lavish clubhouses with halls for a banquet or other special occasion. Others are world-famous because of the championships that are played there. Private clubs have lists of members who have registered, but many are open to the public.

The Scottish heath is the ideal landscape for golf, providing rolling, hilly terrain, the open spaces, and the natural hazards, such as ponds, that golf requires. Unfortunately, foul weather, such as rain, is a hazard that no one can control. Despite advanced methods in weather prediction, some tournaments in Scotland have had to be postponed because of rain and fog.

The local dampness used to be an advantage; Scotland has always had enough rainfall to prevent withered fairways and greens. Today, with modern methods of landscaping, almost any environment can support a lush golf course. Links in Hawaii, Florida, California and other warm locations attract golfers, but few have the history and vistas a golfer can experience in Scotland.

1. Highlight the phrase that shows that golf is not played with haste. Then, name a sport in which haste might be a good thing.

2. Highlight the word naming a time when it is necessary to be valiant. Then, rewrite the sentence using a synonym for valiant.

3. Highlight the phrase that is a clue to the meaning of banquet. What modern buildings might have halls for a banquet?

4. Highlight the word that tells where your name appears after you have registered. Then, tell what registered means.

5. Highlight the words describing a heath. Why is a heath an ideal landscape for a golf course?

6. Highlight the word that names an example of foul weather. Then, give another example of foul weather.

7. Highlight the word that names the topic of the prediction. Then, describe a situation in which someone might rely on an expert's prediction.

8. Highlight the phrase that tells what prevents golf courses from becoming withered. Then, explain what withered means.