LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash yesterday in Calabasas. California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Family members, friends and fans are mourning the death of the basketball great Kobe Bryant. Looking back to his whole life, Bryant was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation. Even after his retirement, Kobe Bryant is still a winner. The former Los Angeles Lakers star won an Oscar in the animated short category for "Dear Basketball,” a poem he wrote after ending his 20-year career on the court in 2016.
He’ll add it to an already jammed trophy collection that includes five NBA championships with the Lakers, two Olympic gold medals, NBA Finals most valuable player awards, a league MVP award and four All-Star game MVP awards.
Since hanging up his basketball shoes, Bryant has thrown himself into business (a new Nike shoe) and various forms of storytelling.
“As basketball players, we're told to shut up and dribble（运球）,” Bryant once said on stage. “I’m glad we did a little bit more than that.”
He thanked his wife, Vanessa, and his three daughters, naming each of them. He spoke a few words of Italian — a language he learned as a child growing up in Italy — and closed by telling them, “You arc my inspiration.''
He was just getting started. And now he's gone.
The tributes（悼念）will continue, though eventually fade away. The legacy will be forever.
1.What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A.The cause of the crash is still unknown.
B.The foggy conditions are to blame for the helicopter crash.
C.Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles.
D.Kobe Bryant was among eight people including one of his daughters killed in the crash.
2.What assists Kobe Bryant to win the Oscar according to the passage?
A.his famous reputation in basketball
B.his presence in the animation movie
C.his poem written after his former career
D.his excellent performance in the animated short category
3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “trophy”?
A.Gift B.Award
C.Harvest. D.Possession.
4.Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A.A personal diary. B.A biography.
C.A newspaper. D.A textbook.
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LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash yesterday in Calabasas. California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Family members, friends and fans are mourning the death of the basketball great Kobe Bryant. Looking back to his whole life, Bryant was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation. Even after his retirement, Kobe Bryant is still a winner. The former Los Angeles Lakers star won an Oscar in the animated short category for "Dear Basketball,” a poem he wrote after ending his 20-year career on the court in 2016.
He’ll add it to an already jammed trophy collection that includes five NBA championships with the Lakers, two Olympic gold medals, NBA Finals most valuable player awards, a league MVP award and four All-Star game MVP awards.
Since hanging up his basketball shoes, Bryant has thrown himself into business (a new Nike shoe) and various forms of storytelling.
“As basketball players, we're told to shut up and dribble（运球）,” Bryant once said on stage. “I’m glad we did a little bit more than that.”
He thanked his wife, Vanessa, and his three daughters, naming each of them. He spoke a few words of Italian — a language he learned as a child growing up in Italy — and closed by telling them, “You arc my inspiration.''
He was just getting started. And now he's gone.
The tributes（悼念）will continue, though eventually fade away. The legacy will be forever.
1.What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A.The cause of the crash is still unknown.
B.The foggy conditions are to blame for the helicopter crash.
C.Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles.
D.Kobe Bryant was among eight people including one of his daughters killed in the crash.
2.What assists Kobe Bryant to win the Oscar according to the passage?
A.his famous reputation in basketball
B.his presence in the animation movie
C.his poem written after his former career
D.his excellent performance in the animated short category
3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “trophy”?
A.Gift B.Award
C.Harvest. D.Possession.
4.Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A.A personal diary. B.A biography.
C.A newspaper. D.A textbook.
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. It is known that the helicopter 1. (carry) Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in 2. (fog) conditions, and the cause of the crash is still 3. investigation.
Bryant was 4. (wide) considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. After the tragic accident, many 5. (celebrity) showed their great grief over the 6. (lose) of the great basketball player. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said, “Kobe 7. (remember) most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and he will always be.” All-time basketball great Michael Jordan said Kobe was a 8. (choose) one and he would miss those conversations very much.
Thousands of people gathered to remember the star outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles, 9. the Los Angeles Lakers played their home games. From then on, the city would not be 10. it used to be due to the death of the great basketball star.
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LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant is a winner in retirement, too. The former Los Angeles Lakers star won an Oscar in the animated short category for “Dear Basketball,” a poem he wrote after ending his 20-year career on the court in 2016.
He’ll add it to an already jammed trophy collection that includes five NBA championships with the Lakers, two Olympic gold medals, NBA Finals most valuable player awards, a league MVP award and four All-Star game MVP awards.
As executive producer, Bryant accepted his golden Oscar statue from “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill on Sunday night. He shared the award with Disney animator Glen Keane.
Among those offering their congratulations via Twitter were Hall of Famers Magic Johnson, Bill Russell and Shaquille O’Neal, Bryant’s former Lakers teammate who admitted, “I’m jealous!”
Since hanging up his basketball shoes, Bryant has thrown himself into business (a new Nike shoe) and various forms of storytelling.
“As basketball players, we’re told to shut up and dribble,” Bryant said on stage. “I’m glad we did a little bit more than that.”
He thanked his wife, Vanessa, and his three daughters, naming each of them. He spoke a few words of Italian — a language he learned as a child growing up in Italy — and closed by telling them, “You are my inspiration.”
1.According to the passage, Kobe Bryant won the Oscar because of_________.
A. his taking part in the animation movie
B. his famous reputation in basketball
C. his poem written after his former career
D. his winning in the animated short category
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “trophy”?
A. award
B. present
C. harvest
D. possession
3.Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A. A personal diary
B. A science report
C. A newspaper
D. A textbook
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash five months ago. His fans were so heartbroken that they held various1.(activity) to honor him. Someone ''updated'' the superstar's social media 2. April 1 to promote his sports fantasy novel, The Wizenard Series: Season One, to his fans around 3. globe. The novel revolves (围绕) around basketball team, the West Bottom Badgers, and an incredible coach Rolabi, who 4.(base) on Phil Jackson, the former coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
''The book stems from (源于) my goal of bringing joy back to youth sports, while 5.(teach) important life lessons.'' Bryant said in an interview before his death. Apart from referring to his 6.(person) basketball experiences, he also draws from the more basic and psychological truths in sports: teamwork, training, perseverance and mental toughness.
While the announcement may not have come 7.(direct) from Bryant, many fans are hoping that the fantastic novel 8.(continue) his legacy. For many others, 9., it was Bryant's mentality that made him legendary (传奇的). 10.(know) as the ''Black Mamba'' for his passion, persistence, and fearlessness, Bryant will live on through the achievements he impressed upon the world.
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Here is a letter from the Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant on The Players' Tribune website on November 30th.
“...This season is all I have left to give. My heart can take the pounding(重击).My mind can han-dle the grind(苦差事)but my body knows it's time to say goodbye-.-"
“Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players in the history of our game. Whether competing in the Fi-nals or hoisting jump shots after midnight in an empty gym, Kobe has an unconditional love for the game.
I join Kobe's millions of' fans around the world in congratulating him on an outstanding NBA career and thank him for so many thrilling memories.”
——Adam Silver, NBA commissioner(总裁)
“We're all sad. This era of Lakers basketball has been one of the most fun, exciting prosperous eras we could imagine. We're in full support of him. But it's still very sad.”
——Jeanie Buss, Lakers president
“I know his purpose is to finish out this season and play. It's always sad when greatness decides to hang it up" 'I thought he had at least another year in him.”
——Byron Scott, Lakers coach, and Bryant's teammate during the 1996-97 season
¨He pushed me to be better more than any player I've faced. Kobe is the greatest competitor I have ever faced. I am glad he has found peace. I don't know if we'll see another one like him.”
——Shane Battier, of the Miami Heat
“Hard to believe @ kobe bryant is finally going to hang it up. One of the NBA's great champions. En-joy the rest of this season, my friend.”
——Scottie Pippen, retired NBA All-Star
1.What can we learn from Kobe Bryant's letter?
A. He has lost passion for basketball.
B. He'll return to basketball court soon. .
C. He'll finish this season before he retires.
D. He'll retire immediately after the letter.
2.According to Byron Scott, _ .
A. Kobe has an unconditional love for basketball
B. Kobe is supposed to play at least for another year
C. Lakers team has played very well this year
D. it is difficult to find another player like Kobe
3.Where can we most probably read the comments?
A. From an Internet page. B. In a newspaper.
C. In a sports magazine. D. In a TV program.
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Kobe Bryant was at the peak of his career in 2013, controlling the court by spinning, shooting and scoring. Then suddenly, as he tried to use his way around a defensive guard, he started to limp and ____ . Before the game ended, Bryant fell again, and could ____ walk.
“I remember feeling the silence and ____ . This can be the end,” Bryant ____ in his documentary. His fears were ____ founded. He had ruptured（断裂）his left Achilles tendon（跟腱）. The kind of injury ____ US All-Star player Isiah Thomas’career.
Saying farewell to a sport you love is hard. ____ Bryant took an even harder, more painful route: His goodbye lasted for nearly three year. Seven months after his injury, he was back on the ____ again. But his performance never recovered. Bryant ____ the Lakers as the team and set a record with three season losses. Over the course of this season, he got the ____ rate for shooting accuracy in the league.
But for many, Bryant ____ a legend. He started out as a basketball gift who ____ college and took his talents directly to NBA. Fans remember him as the player who helped the Lakers ____ five NBA championships. However, the ____ fact is that the Lakers may have been better off if Kobe played less this season. Last month, they won a game ____ the Golden State Warriors. Bryant spent the fourth quarter of that game ____ on the bench. But the team has otherwise efforted to thank him for decades of ____ . As teammate D’Angelo Russell told CBS, their job this season is to “ ____ Kobe the ball”.
Bryant’s ____ game is scheduled for April 13 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. For Bryant, the ____ is bitter and sweet.
1.A.rise B.fall C.climb D.stand
2.A.barely B.steadily C.totally D.smoothly
3.A.worry B.concern C.fear D.happiness
4.A.recalled B.retold C.reminded D.responded
5.A.badly B.well C.easily D.fully
6.A.ended B.began C.ignored D.lost
7.A.And B.So C.But D.Or
8.A.family B.team C.group D.court
9.A.won B.led C.lost D.taught
10.A.best B.worst C.greatest D.smallest
11.A.remains B.has C.needs D.works
12.A.went B.sent C.skipped D.left
13.A.lose B.win C.cancel D.ignore
14.A.happy B.frightening C.sad D.exciting
15.A.for B.in C.at D.against
16.A.waiting B.resting C.standing D.leaning
17.A.service B.labor C.job D.failure
18.A.handle B.hand C.keep D.leave
19.A.final B.wonderful C.early D.lasting
20.A.wish B.desire C.occasion D.secret
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When movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.
Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.
"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.'"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "It you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.
Even if you're used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again
1.The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes ______.
A. specifically designed for women
B. that have lots of cushion inside
C. safest for people who enjoy sports
D. that are much thinner than normal sports shoes
2.The underlined word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. experts B. feet C. shoes D. runners
3.According to Matt Wallden, the new shoes ________.
A. make feet more sensitive to the running surface
B. will produce immediate improvements
C. force your body to move less naturally
D. increase the chances of getting hurt
4.The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should ________.
A. run in the shoes every day at top speed
B. begin with a shorter running distance than normal
C. occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet
D. make sure they are already very fit before using them
5.Where would you probably read this article?
A. A travel book. B. A movie website.
C. A sports magazine. D. A science journal.
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TIJUANA, Mexico – A powerful earthquake swayed （摇动） buildings from Los Angeles to Tijuana, killing two people in Mexico, blacking out cities and forcing the evacuation （疏散） of hospitals and nursing homes．One California city closed off its downtown due to unstable buildings．
The 7．2-magnitude quake centered just south of the US border near Mexicali was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit region in decades．
"It sounds like it's felt by at least 20 million people," USGS seismologist Lucy Jones said．"Most of Southern California felt this earthquake．"
Sunday afternoon's earthquake hit hardest in Mexicali, a commerce center along Mexico's border with California, where authorities said the quake was followed by at least 20 smaller aftershocks, including ones of magnitudes 5．1, 4．5 and 4．3．
"It has not stopped trembling in Mexicali," said Baja California state Civil Protection Director Alfredo Escobedo on Monday．
Escobedo said one man was killed when his home collapsed just outside of Mexicali and another died when he rushed into the street in panic and was struck by a car．At least 100 people were injured in the city, most of them struck by falling objects．Power was out in virtually the entire city．
Susan Warmbier was putting away groceries in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista when her husband asked, "Is the house moving?"
Elsewhere in San Diego, there were reports of shattered windows, broken pipes and water main breaks in private buildings, but no reports of injuries, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque said．Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed as a precaution．
Across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, the quake caused buildings to sway and knocked out power in some areas．No tsunami warning was issued, but hundreds of people on Tijuana's crowded beach feared the worst and fled when they felt the ground shake．
1.What's the best title of the passage?
A．A strong quake in Mexico, but no tsunami
B．A strong quake kills 2 in Mexico, frightens US states
C．A strong quake, downtowns closed off
D．A strong quake, buildings collapses
2.The 7．2-magnitude quake ________．
A．centered just south of the Mexico
B．was felt by 20 million people in Mexico
C．was felt by most of Southern California
D．was the strongest earthquakes to hit region in centuries
3.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Some cities had power failure after the quake．
B．One of the cities closed off its downtown because of the swaying buildings．
C．Many smaller quakes happened after the 7．2-magnitude one．
D．Hundreds of people on the beach died because of the tsunami．
4.People got injured mostly ________．
A．because they were in panic
B．because the power was out in the whole city
C．because of the falling objects
D．because they were buried under the falling objects
5.Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed ________．
A．to avoid further dangers
B．by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
C．as a reminding of the quake
D．to prevent the bridge from destroying
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TIJUANA, Mexico – A powerful earthquake swayed （摇动） buildings from Los Angeles to Tijuana, killing two people in Mexico, blacking out cities and forcing the evacuation （疏散） of hospitals and nursing homes．One California city closed off its downtown due to unstable buildings．
The 7．2-magnitude quake centered just south of the US border near Mexicali was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit region in decades．
"It sounds like it's felt by at least 20 million people," USGS seismologist Lucy Jones said．"Most of Southern California felt this earthquake．"
Sunday afternoon's earthquake hit hardest in Mexicali, a commerce center along Mexico's border with California, where authorities said the quake was followed by at least 20 smaller aftershocks, including ones of magnitudes 5．1, 4．5 and 4．3．
"It has not stopped trembling in Mexicali," said Baja California state Civil Protection Director Alfredo Escobedo on Monday．
Escobedo said one man was killed when his home collapsed just outside of Mexicali and another died when he rushed into the street in panic and was struck by a car．At least 100 people were injured in the city, most of them struck by falling objects．Power was out in virtually the entire city．
Susan Warmbier was putting away groceries in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista when her husband asked, "Is the house moving?"
Elsewhere in San Diego, there were reports of shattered windows, broken pipes and water main breaks in private buildings, but no reports of injuries, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque said．Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed as a precaution．
Across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, the quake caused buildings to sway and knocked out power in some areas．No tsunami warning was issued, but hundreds of people on Tijuana's crowded beach feared the worst and fled when they felt the ground shake．
1.What's the best title of the passage?
A．A strong quake in Mexico, but no tsunami
B．A strong quake kills 2 in Mexico, frightens US states
C．A strong quake, downtowns closed off
D．A strong quake, buildings collapses
2.The 7．2-magnitude quake ________．
A．centered just south of the Mexico
B．was felt by 20 million people in Mexico
C．was felt by most of Southern California
D．was the strongest earthquakes to hit region in centuries
3.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Some cities had power failure after the quake．
B．One of the cities closed off its downtown because of the swaying buildings．
C．Many smaller quakes happened after the 7．2-magnitude one．
D．Hundreds of people on the beach died because of the tsunami．
4.People got injured mostly ________．
A．because they were in panic
B．because the power was out in the whole city
C．because of the falling objects
D．because they were buried under the falling objects
5.Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed ________．
A．to avoid further dangers
B．by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
C．as a reminding of the quake
D．to prevent the bridge from destroying
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TIJUANA, Mexico – A powerful earthquake swayed (摇动) buildings from Los Angeles to Tijuana, killing two people in Mexico, blacking out cities and forcing the evacuation (疏散) of hospitals and nursing homes. One California city closed off its downtown due to unstable buildings.
The 7.2-magnitude quake centered just south of the US border near Mexicali was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in decades.
"It sounds like it's felt by at least 20 million people," USGS seismologist Lucy Jones said. "Most of Southern California felt this earthquake."
Sunday afternoon's earthquake hit hardest in Mexicali, a commerce center along Mexico's border with California, where authorities said the quake was followed by at least 20 smaller aftershocks, including ones of magnitudes 5.1, 4.5 and 4.3.
"It has not stopped trembling in Mexicali," said Baja California state Civil Protection Director Alfredo Escobedo on Monday.
Escobedo said one man was killed when his home collapsed just outside of Mexicali and another died when he rushed into the street in panic and was struck by a car. At least 100 people were injured in the city, most of them struck by falling objects. Power was out in virtually the entire city.
Susan Warmbier was putting away groceries in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista when her husband asked, "Is the house moving?"
Elsewhere in San Diego, there were reports of shattered windows, broken pipes and water main breaks in private buildings, but no reports of injuries, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque said. Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed as a precaution.
Across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, the quake caused buildings to sway and knocked out power in some areas. No tsunami warning was issued, but hundreds of people on Tijuana's crowded beach feared the worst and fled when they felt the ground shake.
1.What's the best title of the passage?
A. A strong quake in Mexico, but no tsunami
B. A strong quake kills 2 in Mexico, frightens US states
C. A strong quake, downtowns closed off
D. A strong quake, buildings collapses
2.The 7.2-magnitude quake ________.
A. centered just south of the Mexico
B. was felt by 20 million people in Mexico
C. was felt by most of Southern California
D. was the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in centuries
3. Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Some cities had power failure after the quake.
B. One of the cities closed off its downtown because of the swaying buildings.
C. Many smaller quakes happened after the 7.2-magnitude one.
D. Hundreds of people on the beach died because of the tsunami.
4.People got injured mostly ________.
A. because they were in panic
B. because the power was out in the whole city
C. because of the falling objects
D. because they were buried under the falling objects
5.Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed ________.
A. to avoid further dangers
B. by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
C. as a reminding of the quake
D. to prevent the bridge from destroying
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