• “My father told me if my dream is big enough, nothing can stop me.”
• I was moved again.
What we have learned
• Spud _______________________________ before he played in the NBA. • __________________________________, nothing can stop us.
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Discussion
A: Would you like Spud to join your team?
B:
A:
Yes / No.
Why? / Why not? Because I think Spud is
brave confident patient modest hard-working strong-willed
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The best title for A. The dream comesis true .
B the articl
B. If the dream is big enough C. Too short to play
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If the dream is big enough
• She was a student at a middle school. The school was across the street from my house. Every day, I watched her play basketball after school from my house. She played very well, better than anyone of her classroom. And she never stopped. She practiced over and over again, sometimes until dark. • One day, I asked her, “Why do you practice so hard ? You are playing very well. ” • “That’s because I want to play in the city basketball team,” she looked directly into my eyes and said, “But I’m still not good enough, I must work hard.” I was moved (感动) by her great courage. • Another day, I saw her crying on the grass, instead of playing basketball. I walked across the street and sat down by her side. • “Why are you crying, girl?” I asked.