词数,难度,Yao Ming＇s Retirement from the NBA
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China?蒺s towering basketball star Yao Ming has announced his decision to retire from the National Basketball Association after a series of injuries made it impossible for him to continue to compete. Yao Ming says he?蒺s not leing basketball, however, and will continue to work for his former Chinese team, the Shanghai Sharks as well as with his charity group the Yao Foundation.
At 2.3 meters, Yao Ming?蒺s height was one of his biggest assets. It helped him rise through China?蒺s national sports system to the NBA. But his massive stature was also the cause of the wear and tear on his leg and ankle that forced him to retire.
Plagued by injuries
Yao Ming spent his entire eight?鄄year NBA career playing for the Houston Rockets, who made him their top draft pick in 2002. Injuries forced him to miss hundreds of games during that period. During his last season, he played only five games after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot for the third time.
Speaking at a farewell news conference on Wednesday that was broadcast live on Chinese national television, Yao said the past six months he been agonizing as he thought through his decision.
“Today I he retired, but as one door closes, another door gradually opens and a brand new life is waiting for me outside that door,” Yao said. “Although I he retired from the court, I will never lee basketball. The Shanghai Oriental Sharks Basketball Club will be the extension of my basketball career. I am running the club with the knowledge that I he learned over the years.”
Sharing the love
Outpourings of support for Yao Ming came quickly online and at his farewell press conference.
In one posting on the social media site Weibo, a fan of Yao Ming said the player was always an influence in his life and childhood. Another remarked that Yao carried with him the pride of the Chinese people and remarked that he would be a hero even in retirement.
In comments earlier this week, NBA star Kobe Bryant praised Yao for inspiring young Chinese basketball players.
“In terms of opening up doors for Chinese basketball players to come to the NBA or for the youth here in China to believe that it?蒺s possible to achieve the dream of being an NBA player—all that started from Yao,” said Bryant.
1. According to the passage, which of the following can be a reason for Yao Ming?蒺s retirement from the National Basketball Association？
A. He wants to lee basketball.
B. He is commanded to work forhis former Chinese team, the Shanghai Sharks.
C. He plans to run a football school.
D. He suffered a series of injuries because of his
A. It is his valuable advantage
B. It makes him to play football for the NBA for his lifetime
C. It ge him a platform to join the NBA
D. It forces him to retire from the NBA
3. The underlined word “agonizing” in Para. 4 probably means ________.
1
China?蒺s towering basketball star Yao Ming has announced his decision to retire from the National Basketball Association after a series of injuries made it impossible for him to continue to compete. Yao Ming says he?蒺s not leing basketball, however, and will continue to work for his former Chinese team, the Shanghai Sharks as well as with his charity group the Yao Foundation.
At 2.3 meters, Yao Ming?蒺s height was one of his biggest assets. It helped him rise through China?蒺s national sports system to the NBA. But his massive stature was also the cause of the wear and tear on his leg and ankle that forced him to retire.
Plagued by injuries
Yao Ming spent his entire eight?鄄year NBA career playing for the Houston Rockets, who made him their top draft pick in 2002. Injuries forced him to miss hundreds of games during that period. During his last season, he played only five games after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot for the third time.
Speaking at a farewell news conference on Wednesday that was broadcast live on Chinese national television, Yao said the past six months he been agonizing as he thought through his decision.
“Today I he retired, but as one door closes, another door gradually opens and a brand new life is waiting for me outside that door,” Yao said. “Although I he retired from the court, I will never lee basketball. The Shanghai Oriental Sharks Basketball Club will be the extension of my basketball career. I am running the club with the knowledge that I he learned over the years.”
Sharing the love
Outpourings of support for Yao Ming came quickly online and at his farewell press conference.
In one posting on the social media site Weibo, a fan of Yao Ming said the player was always an influence in his life and childhood. Another remarked that Yao carried with him the pride of the Chinese people and remarked that he would be a hero even in retirement.
In comments earlier this week, NBA star Kobe Bryant praised Yao for inspiring young Chinese basketball players.
“In terms of opening up doors for Chinese basketball players to come to the NBA or for the youth here in China to believe that it?蒺s possible to achieve the dream of being an NBA player—all that started from Yao,” said Bryant.
1. According to the passage, which of the following can be a reason for Yao Ming?蒺s retirement from the National Basketball Association？
A. He wants to lee basketball.
B. He is commanded to work forhis former Chinese team, the Shanghai Sharks.
C. He plans to run a football school.
D. He suffered a series of injuries because of his
2.3 meters?蒺 height.
2. The following statements about Yao Ming?蒺s height are true EXCEPT ________.A. It is his valuable advantage
B. It makes him to play football for the NBA for his lifetime
C. It ge him a platform to join the NBA
D. It forces him to retire from the NBA
3. The underlined word “agonizing” in Para. 4 probably means ________.
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