Question

Don’t complain in the NBA

The NBA has a new rule this season. It’s called “zero tolerance”. NBA referees are not letting players complain too long or too loudly about a referee’s call. A player who does can be given a technical foul (犯規(guī)). Two technical fouls, and the player is out of the game.

The players don’t like the new rule and want the NBA to change it. They think it’s only natural to get angry during a close, hard-fought game if a call goes against you.

But I like the “zero tolerance” rule and wish other sports would follow the NBA’s example. Wouldn’t it be more enjoyable if football, soccer and tennis players stopped arguing the calls and just played the game?

The biggest reason I like the new rule is that it sets a good example to younger players. When kids see stars such as Rasheed Wallace of the Detroit Pistons shouting at the referees and arguing every call, they think it’s part of the game. But shouting at referees and arguing calls should never be part of any kid’s games. Kids should be taught to forget about the referees’ calls and pay attention to improving their skills and play their best.

All players need to learn that you control only one thing in a game, and that’s your own performance. You can’t control what the other players or trainers do. And you certainly can’t control the calls the referees make.

Finally, everyone from NBA all-stars to 8-year-olds should remember that being a basketball referee is a hard job. The referee has to make dozens of sudden calls. No hesitation. No second chances. Not even the best referee gets every call right.

Maybe if the players, trainers and fans who shout at the referees had to wear a whistle and call a few games, there wouldn’t be as many complaints about the “zero tolerance” rule.

The new rule	The players are not 1. to complain too much about a referee’s call, otherwise he might be2. out of the court.
The 3. opinion	They dislike the new rule and wish it to be4. .
They think it’s natural for them to get angry during a close game if there is a call 5. against them.
The writer’s opinion	He likes the “zero-tolerance” rule and wishes it to be followed by other sports and it would be more enjoyable if players6. arguing the calls.
The new rule does7. a good example to younger players.
Shouting at referees and arguing calls shouldn’t be part of any kid’s games and kids should pay attention to 8. their skills and play their best.
All players can control nothing else except their own9. .
Everyone should keep in mind that it’s10. to be a basketball judge.

 

Answer 1

1.allowed / permitted

2.driven/put/picked/let/ordered/kicked/called/forced/fouled

3.players’

4.changed

5.going

6.stopped / quitted

7.set

8.improving

9.performance

10.difficult /hard

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試題分析：文章介紹現(xiàn)在籃球的新規(guī)則“zero tolerance”，和球員以及作者對(duì)于這個(gè)規(guī)則的看法。

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