Aprenda palavras-chave para falar sobre a NBA e desfrutar do basquete como esporte e competição. Entenda estatísticas, discuta jogadas, momentos favoritos e apoie seu time com confiança enquanto explora a cultura do jogo. Ótimo para alunos do ensino fundamental que estão construindo vocabulário esportivo.
Stories
Game winning three pointer swish
English
The basketball game was intense! The center passed the ball to the guard. He shot a three-pointer—swish! The crowd cheered. She hasn’t scored yet, but she rebounded the ball and passed it to the forward. Did he dunk? No, he didn’t. He shot a two-pointer instead. The defensive player blocked his next shot. Have you ever seen an NBA slam dunk? We haven’t, but we hope to! The offensive team moved fast. They shot another three-pointer. Was it good? Yes! The ball rebounded, and the forward grabbed it. She was going to shoot, but the defender blocked her. What a game!
Halftime lead foul loss
English
The buzzer sounded at halftime. The score was close, but her team led by two points. She was the captain, and she had to show leadership. In the second half, the referee called a foul on her. "Foul?" she asked, but he didn’t change the call. She missed the free throw, and the other team stole the ball. "Pass it!" she yelled, but her teammate made a turnover. The other player hit a three-pointer—was he a beater? They now had the lead. "Did you steal that ball?" she asked. "No foul," he said. Her team had to play better. Would they win?
Bulls win overtime game
English
The Lakers and the Bulls played a great game last night. It went into overtime! The Lakers took the lead, but the Bulls didn’t give up. Their captain took a shot—it went in! They won the game and qualified for the playoffs. The crowd went wild! Did the Lakers play well? Yes, but the Bulls played better this season. She took the last shot—what a jump! Has this team ever won a championship? No, but they have won many awards. The MVP award went to their star player. If they win the playoffs, they will get the championship ring. Will they take it all? We will see!
Sample flashcards 20
a NBA→the NBA
a quadra de basquete→the basketball court
arremessar um arremesso de três pontos→to shoot a three-pointer
Ele arremessou um arremesso de três pontos.→He shot a three-pointer.
Ela arremessou um arremesso de três pontos?→Did she shoot a three-pointer?
Eles não arremessaram um arremesso de três pontos.→They didn't shoot a three-pointer.
a linha de três pontos→the three-point line
dar uma enterrada→to dunk the ball
Ela deu uma enterrada.→She dunked the ball.
Aquilo foi uma enterrada?→Was that a dunk?
Ele não deu uma enterrada.→He didn't dunk the ball.
o enterrada→the slam dunk
bloquear um arremesso→to block a shot
O pivô bloqueou o arremesso.→The center blocked the shot.
O ala bloqueou o arremesso?→Did the forward block the shot?
Eles não bloquearam nenhum arremesso.→They didn't block any shots.
o bola bloqueada→the blocked shot
pegar um rebote→to rebound the ball
Nós pegamos o rebote.→We rebounded the ball.
Você já pegou um rebote?→Have you ever rebounded the ball?
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