The NBA Returns to Taiwan NBA来台开打再度引爆热潮
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- 创建于 2013年10月12日
- 最后更新于 2023年12月18日
- 发布于 2013年10月12日
- 作者：Mike Lee
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is coming back to Taiwan with a preseason game between the Indiana Pacers and the Houston Rockets on October 13. The teams will face off in Taipei Arena. This is the second NBA preseason game played here took place in 2009, when the Denver Nuggets played against the Indiana Pacers.
美国职业篮球(NBA)将于10月13日来到台湾进行一场印第安纳溜马队对战休斯敦火箭队的季前热身赛。两队将在台北小巨蛋正面对决。这是第二次在台湾举行的NBA季前热身赛，第一次在这里举办NBA季前热身赛的时间是2009年，当时由丹佛金块队对上印第安纳溜马队。
Taiwanese fans will be some of the first to see superstar center Dwight Howard play for the Rockets. Howard was signed as part of an effort to strengthen the team’s roster and many expect the Rockets to play well this season. The Pacers are also set to be another top team this year. They almost defeated the Miami Heat, last season’s champion, in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals.
台湾球迷将成为最先目睹超级明星中锋德怀特．霍华德身穿火箭队球衣的一群人。与霍华德签约，是火箭队为增强球队阵容的其中一部分，并且许多人亦期待火箭本季能有好的表现。溜马队也被认定为本季另一支顶尖队伍；他们在2013年东区冠军系列赛中将近击败上一季总冠迈阿密热火队。
The NBA continues to actively expand in the overseas market. This year, the full experience of the NBA will be brought to Taiwanese fans with top players, cheerleaders, mascots, and music. Whether fans watch the game live or on TV, they’re sure to get another taste of a gripping NBA game right here in Taiwan.
NBA持续积极地拓展海外市场。今年，完整的NBA体验将带到台湾球迷面前，有顶尖球员、拉拉队、吉祥物与音乐等。无论球迷是在现场观赛或是透过电视转播，都绝对能够在台湾本地再一次欣赏到NBA球赛的迷人风采。
－by Bryan Shettig
Vocabulary
association [ə͵sosɪˋeʃən] n. 协会
preseason [priˋsizn] adj. 季节前的; 新赛季前的
face off [ˋfes͵ɔf] 对决，对抗
center [ˋsɛntɚ] n.（球队的）中锋
strengthen [ˋstrɛŋθən] v. 加强
roster [ˋrɑstɚ] n. 名册
Eastern Conference Finals n. NBA 东区冠军系列赛
overseas [ˋovɚˋsiz] adj. 海外的
mascot [ˋmæskət] n. 吉祥物
gripping [ˋgrɪpɪŋ] adj. 〔电影﹑故事等〕扣人心弦的﹐引人入胜的
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cheerleader [ˋtʃɪr͵lidɚ] n. 拉拉队队员
Reading Comprehension
1. What is this article mainly about?
(A) The best players in the NBA.
(B) A future sports event in Taipei.
(C) Local basketball teams in Taiwan.
(D) The greatest games in NBA history.
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
(A) This year will be the Pacers' second presentation game in Taiwan.
(B) People in Taiwan can watch the game for free on TV.
(C) This is the first time the Pacers have played in Taiwan.
(D) The Miami Heat was the top team last season.
3. From this article, what can we assume about Dwight Howard?
(A) He didn't play for the Rockets last year.
(B) He used to be a star player for the Pacers.
(C) He already owns a home in Taipei, Taiwan.
(D) He will not be making the trip to Taiwan.
Answer
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1. ( B ) |
2. ( C ) |
3. ( A ) |
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