The buzzer sounded, and the crowd went wild. He had just scored a three-pointer at the last second! The center said he might be the best shooter in the NBA this season. Despite being tall, he hadn’t been popular since the team’s inception. Many doubted his ability to shoot well, but he proved them wrong. The guard passed him the ball during the timeout, and he took his chance. Have you seen such a powerful shot yet? She confirmed he hadn’t been fouled when he made the basket. Did you notice how he dribbled forward before shooting? They haven’t blocked him yet, even though he gets many shots. I used to think he didn’t have the skill, but now I believe in his power. The rebound was his, and he didn’t miss. Has he always played this well? The court was silent for a moment before the buzzer. He used to struggle, but now he scores point after point. Were you watching when the ball went in? It was a perfect shot.
Buzzer Beater Wins Championship
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The game was tied with five seconds left. He loves pressure, so he took the last shot—a buzzer-beater! The crowd went wild, celebrating as his team won the championship. He has been making clutch shots like this since college. Have you seen his free throws? They were perfect all season. His coach said he used to struggle under pressure, but now he performs like a star. Did he dunk in the playoffs? Yes, multiple times! Even though defenders blocked him, he still managed to slam the ball into the net. They hadn’t qualified last year, but this season, they dominated. Do you enjoy watching him play? He might just win MVP.
Jake plays like a veteran
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Jake was drafted as a rookie last year. The coach said he had impressive skills, but he needed mentoring. During practice, the veteran players helped him strategize. He has been working hard since his debut, yet he hasn’t been named MVP. Despite his injury last season, he didn’t miss a single game.
In the last game, the referee blew the whistle for a foul. Jake argued, "Was that a foul?" The coach called a timeout to stop the game. "May I participate now?" Jake asked. The coach warned, "Even if you’re frustrated, you must control yourself."
Now, Jake might be selected for the all-star team. Has he proven himself yet? His mentor said, "You used to make mistakes, but now you play like a veteran." The crowd cheered as he scored the final blow. Was it enough to be called MVP? Only time will tell.
Sample flashcards 20
NBA→the NBA
NBA自成立以来一直很受欢迎。→the NBA has been popular since its inception.
NBA已经流行了几十年吗？→Has the NBA been popular for decades?
篮球场→the basketball court
运球→to dribble the ball
如果有机会，他可能会运球。→He might dribble the ball if he gets the chance.
她可能运球不好。→She may not dribble the ball well.
投三分球→to shoot a three-pointer
你投过三分球了吗？→Have you shot a three-pointer yet?
自从上个赛季以来，我就没投过三分球。→I haven't shot a three-pointer since last season.
控球后卫→the point guard
传球→to pass the ball
当终场哨声响起时，控球后卫正在传球。→The point guard was passing the ball when the buzzer sounded.
暂停期间你在传球吗？→Were you passing the ball during the timeout?
得分后卫→the shooting guard
投篮得分→to score a basket
她说得分后卫已经得分了。→She said the shooting guard had scored a basket.
他确认他们还没有得分。→He confirmed they hadn't scored a basket yet.
大前锋→the power forward
抢篮板→to rebound the ball
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