1、Unit 2 Sports cultureIntegrated skills ()A listening exercise about Kobe Bryant. Born in Philadelphia in 1978 Regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time Entered the NBA directly from high school Spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers Gave himself the nickname
2、 “Black Mamba” in the mid-2000s“Black Mamba” Main achievements 5 NBA Championships An 18-time All-Star A 15-time member of the All-NBA Team A 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) A 2-time NBA Finals MVP Won two gold medals as a member of the US national team a
3、t the 2008 and 2012 Summer OlympicsHe had to give way to other kids who were keen on football while playing basketball as a child.In the Hornets, he was traded to the Lakers without playing a game.He was injured all over. SufferingsListening exerciseNAME: Kobe BryantPersonal information:Was born in
4、Philadelphia in _ and died in 2020.Began playing basketball as a young child.Difficulties and injuries:Had to give way to the boys who were keen on _ while playing basketball.No _ in Italy.was not accepted by the Hornets and traded to the _ without playing a game in the HornetsWas fractured in the f
5、ourth metacarpal bone of his _ palm in 1999.Suffered from an _ injury in the 2000 finals.Had injuries in right _, fingers, and on the nose.Injured his right _ again in the 2009 finals.Achievements/ awards:Won _ NBA championships, an 18-time All-Star, a _-time member of the All-NBA Team, a 12-time me
6、mber of the All-Defensive Team, the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a _-time NBA Finals MVP. At the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics, he won two gold medals as a member of the US national team.Made 1346 appearances for the Lakers for _ seasons.Scored _ points in a single game against Torontos
7、raptors and helped the _ win the game.Became the most important _ in the NBA from 1996 to 2016, and this period can also be called _. Qualities:Be _ about basketball and _.Never retreat, never _, never escape, endure humiliation and create miracles in difficulties.Personal information: Was born in P
8、hiladelphia in _ and died in 2020. Began playing basketball as a young child.1978Difficulties and injuries:Had to give way to the boys who were keen on _ while playing basketball.No _ in Italy.Was not accepted by the Hornets and traded to the _ without playing a game in the HornetsWas fractured in t
9、he fourth metacarpal bone of his _ palm in 1999.Suffered from an _ injury in the 2000 finals.Had injuries in right _, fingers, and on the nose. Stabbed his right _ again in the 2009 finals.footballfriendsLakersrightankleshoulderring fingerAchievements/ awards:Won _ Championships , was an 18-time All
10、-Star, a _-time member of the All-NBA Team, a 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a _-time NBA Finals MVP.Made 1346 appearances for the Lakers for _ seasons.Scored _ points in a single game against Torontos raptors and helped the _ win the game.Beca
11、me the most important _ in the NBA from 1996 to 2016, and this period can also be called _.51522081Lakersdominatorthe era of KobeQualities: Be _ about basketball and _. Never retreat, never _, never escape, endure humiliation and create miracles in difficulties.enthusiasticdiligentgive upKobe Bryant
12、 was born in Philadelphia on Aug. 23, 1978, but unfortunately died in 2020. He began playing basketball as a young child and he is known today as one of the greatest basketball players in NBA. But Kobes career was not without difficulties.Kobe moved to Italy when he was very young. He often practise
13、d basketball alone on the basketball court. Since football is Italys number one sport, Kobe had to give way to other kids who were keen on football when they came to the court. He had no friends in Italy. Later, he returned to the United States. When he participated in the NBA draft, the Hornets wer
14、e not optimistic about Kobe, because he entered the NBA directly from high school. He was traded to the Lakers without playing a game in the Hornets and has been with the Lakers ever since. TapescriptsIn his career, he was full of injuries. In 1999, the fourth metacarpal bone of Kobes right palm was
15、 fractured but he continued to play without fully recovering his palm. In the fourth game of the 2000 finals, Kobe, who had suffered from an ankle injury, insisted on playing and helped to beat his opponent. Besides, Kobes right shoulder, nose, fingers also had serious injuries, but he refused surge
16、ry to led the Lakers to beat one opponent after another. In the fifth game of the 2009 finals, although Kobes right ring finger was injured again, he asked the team doctor to force the finger back to its original position.Kobe Bryant has a long and impressive list of career praises and achievements.
17、 He won 5 NBA championships. He was an 18-time All-Star, a 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, a 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a 2-time NBA Finals MVP. At the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics, he won two gold medals as a member of the US national
18、 team.TapescriptsTapescriptsDuring his basketball career, Kobe Bryant, a crazy scoring expert, made 1346 appearances for the Lakers for 20 seasons, leaving brilliant data in the NBA. As one of the top shooting guards in the league, the most noteworthy thing for Kobe is that he scored 81 points in a
19、single game against Torontos Raptors and helped the Lakers win the game, which is the second-highest score in NBA history. In the 20 years from 1996 to 2016, Kobe has become the most important dominator in the NBA, and this period can also be called the era of Kobe.As one of the leading players in t
20、he history of basketball, his achievements cover an impressive list of medals and titles. He has earned much honour, including some of NBAs highest athletic awards. It is said that champions are not made in the gym or on the field but in the heart. That is certainly true of Kobe Bryant.TapescriptsHe
21、 said,“The meaning of number 24 is 24 hours. I want to put all my energy into basketball. Thats why I choose No. 24.” When asked why he made every effort, he added, “When I retire, I want to look back the way I walked past, every day, I have paid my all.”Kobe is considered the most diligent player in the league, sometimes training himself from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. Kobes spirit is called “Mamba Spirit”. Mamba spirit is “never retreat, never give up, never escape, endure humiliation and create miracles in difficulties”.
