When an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no “I ” in “team”.
There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.
It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.  
Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.  
When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.
Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers. 
The result: the Boston Celtics won the championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.  
There is a saying that goes, "A successful team beats with one heart." If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA. 
【小題1】What does the passage mainly talk about?

When an NBA player is young, he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later ______ he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no “I” in “team”.

There is no better example of the value of ______ than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. ______, none of them had any titles（頭銜） to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to play together, caring little ______ money and fame. Garnett and Allen ______ Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.

It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the best athletes in the world. They treat every second of every ______ as it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. Therefore, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their ______ effort too.

Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and ______ defense（防衛(wèi)）. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that _______. When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost ______, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. ______, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to ______ their friends and teammates.

Now, the guys who don’t play know they can still affect the game by cheering, so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have ______ a strong relationship. They are ______ just teammates. They are brothers.

The result: the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year. There is a saying that goes, “A successful team beats with one ______.” If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.

1.A. which               B. that         C. when          D. where

2.A. determination  B. chance C. teamwork      D. advantage

3.A. Or               B. Though  C. And           D. Yet

4.A. of                B. for              C. to           D. about

5.A. joined              B. noticed         C. persuaded    D. encouraged

6.A. detail      B. practice        C. partner    D. request

7.A. full              B. proud    C. happy       D. confident

8.A. gave in            B. waited for     C. ended up      D. centered on

9.A. helped            B. decided        C. cared        D. mattered

10.A. on             B. over           C. off     D. in

11.A. Instead          B. Finally  C. Then         D. Besides

12.A. calm              B. support         C. organize        D. advise

13.A. understood      B. accepted     C. enjoyed         D. developed

14.A. rather than       B. other than   C. less than        D. more than

15.A. heart             B. person C. attitude          D. tip

When an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no “I ” in “team”.

There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.

It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.  

Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.  

When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.

Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers. 

The result: the Boston Celtics won the championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.  

There is a saying that goes, "A successful team beats with one heart." If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA. 

1.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．The stories of three famous basketball superstars.

B．A famous basketball team named the Boston Celtics.

C．The importance of teamwork among teammates.

D．Matches between the Boston Celtics and other teams.

2.What does this sentence “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” mean in Paragraph 1?

A．"I" will be missing once "I" am on the court.

B．The cooperation of the teammates is more important than the individual.

C．"I" work so hard in a team that "I" will forget who "I" am

D．Surrounded by other players, "I" don’t seem to exist.

3.Which of the following is NOT true about Pierce’s recent performance?

A．He became an even better shooter with others’ help.

B．He focused much more attention on defense.

C．He created more chances for teammates.

D．He stood and cheered for his teammates

4.Which of the following didn’t contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics?

A．The whole team has become devoted to each and every stage of the game.

B．The cooperation and teamwork among the teammates in the match.

C．The influence of Garnett, Allen, Pierce and other teammates’ cheering.

D．The increasing frequency of team players on the bench

  WHEN an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no "I" in "team".

  There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.

  It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.

  Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.

  When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.

  Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers.

  The result: the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.

  There is a saying that goes, “A successful team beats with one heart.” If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.

66. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. The stories of three famous basketball superstars.

B. The importance of teamwork among teammates.

C. A famous basketball team named the Boston Celtics.

D. Matches between the Boston Celtics and other teams.

67. From the passage, we can see that _______.

A. most mature NBA players believe they can win the championship by themselves

B. Pierce, Garnett and Allen had to give up personal glory for team success

C. Allen, Pierce, together with Garnett had been the stars of the Celtics for many years

D. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had won NBA championships before they joined hands.

68. What does this sentence “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” mean in Paragraph 1?

A. “I” will be missing once "I" am on the court.

B. “I” work so hard in a team that “I” will forget who “I” am.

C. The members of the team are more important than the individual.

D. Surrounded by other players, “I” don’t seem to exist.

69. Which of the following is NOT true about Pierce’s recent performance?

A. He became an even better shooter with others’ help.

B. He focused much more attention on defence.

C. He created more chances for teammates.

D. He stood and cheered for his teammates.

70. Which of the following didn’t contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics?

A. The whole team has become devoted to each and every stage of the game. 

B. The cooperation and teamwork among the teammates in the match.

C. The influence of Garnett, Allen, Pierce and other teammates’ cheering.     

D. The increasing frequency of team players on the bench.

When an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no “I ” in “team”.
There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.
It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.  
Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.  
When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.
Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers. 
The result: the Boston Celtics won the championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.  
There is a saying that goes, "A successful team beats with one heart." If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA

1. 1.

   What does the passage mainly talk about?

   1. A.
      The stories of three famous basketball superstars
   2. B.
      A famous basketball team named the Boston Celtics
   3. C.
      The importance of teamwork among teammates
   4. D.
      Matches between the Boston Celtics and other teams
2. 2.

   What does this sentence “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” mean in Paragraph 1?

   1. A.
      "I" will be missing once "I" am on the court
   2. B.
      The cooperation of the teammates is more important than the individual
   3. C.
      "I" work so hard in a team that "I" will forget who "I" am
   4. D.
      Surrounded by other players, "I" don’t seem to exist
3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT true about Pierce’s recent performance?

   1. A.
      He became an even better shooter with others’ help
   2. B.
      He focused much more attention on defense
   3. C.
      He created more chances for teammates
   4. D.
      He stood and cheered for his teammates
4. 4.

   Which of the following didn’t contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics?

   1. A.
      The whole team has become devoted to each and every stage of the game
   2. B.
      The cooperation and teamwork among the teammates in the match
   3. C.
      The influence of Garnett, Allen, Pierce and other teammates’ cheering
   4. D.
      The increasing frequency of team players on the bench

When an NBA player is young, he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later 1 he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no “I” in “team”.
There is no better example of the value of 2 than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. 3, none of them had any titles（頭銜） to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to play together, caring little 4 money and fame. Garnett and Allen 5 Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.
It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the best athletes in the world. They treat every second of every 6 as it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. Therefore, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their 7 effort too.
Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and 8 defense（防衛(wèi)）. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that 9. When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost 10, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. 11, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to 12 their friends and teammates.
Now, the guys who don’t play know they can still affect the game by cheering, so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have 13 a strong relationship. They are 14 just teammates. They are brothers.
The result: the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year. There is a saying that goes, “A successful team beats with one 15.” If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.

1. 1.
   1. A.
      which
   2. B.
      that
   3. C.
      when
   4. D.
      where
2. 2.
   1. A.
      determination
   2. B.
      chance
   3. C.
      teamwork
   4. D.
      advantage
3. 3.
   1. A.
      Or
   2. B.
      Though
   3. C.
      And
   4. D.
      Yet
4. 4.
   1. A.
      of
   2. B.
      for
   3. C.
      to
   4. D.
      about
5. 5.
   1. A.
      joined
   2. B.
      noticed
   3. C.
      persuaded
   4. D.
      encouraged
6. 6.
   1. A.
      detail
   2. B.
      practice
   3. C.
      partner
   4. D.
      request
7. 7.
   1. A.
      full
   2. B.
      proud
   3. C.
      happy
   4. D.
      confident
8. 8.
   1. A.
      gave in
   2. B.
      waited for
   3. C.
      ended up
   4. D.
      centered on
9. 9.
   1. A.
      helped
   2. B.
      decided
   3. C.
      cared
   4. D.
      mattered
10. 10.
    1. A.
       on
    2. B.
       over
    3. C.
       off
    4. D.
       in
11. 11.
    1. A.
       Instead
    2. B.
       Finally
    3. C.
       Then
    4. D.
       Besides
12. 12.
    1. A.
       calm
    2. B.
       support
    3. C.
       organize
    4. D.
       advise
13. 13.
    1. A.
       understood
    2. B.
       accepted
    3. C.
       enjoyed
    4. D.
       developed
14. 14.
    1. A.
       rather than
    2. B.
       other than
    3. C.
       less than
    4. D.
       more than
15. 15.
    1. A.
       heart
    2. B.
       person
    3. C.
       attitude
    4. D.
       tip

  WHEN an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no "I" in "team".

  There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.

  It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.

  Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.

  When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.

  Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers.

  The result: the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.

  There is a saying that goes, “A successful team beats with one heart.” If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.  

66. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. The stories of three famous basketball superstars.

B. The importance of teamwork among teammates.

C. A famous basketball team named the Boston Celtics.

D. Matches between the Boston Celtics and other teams.

67. From the passage, we can see that _______.

A. most mature NBA players believe they can win the championship by themselves

B. Pierce, Garnett and Allen had to give up personal glory for team success

C. Allen, Pierce, together with Garnett had been the stars of the Celtics for many years

D. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had won NBA championships before they joined hands.

68. What does this sentence “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” mean in Paragraph 1?

A. “I” will be missing once "I" am on the court.

B. “I” work so hard in a team that “I” will forget who “I” am.

C. The members of the team are more important than the individual.

D. Surrounded by other players, “I” don’t seem to exist.

69. Which of the following is NOT true about Pierce’s recent performance?

A. He became an even better shooter with others’ help.

B. He focused much more attention on defense.

C. He created more chances for teammates.

D. He stood and cheered for his teammates.

70. Which of the following didn’t contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics?

A. The whole team has become devoted to each and every stage of the game. 

B. The cooperation and teamwork among the teammates in the match.

C. The influence of Garnett, Allen, Pierce and other teammates’ cheering.     

D. The increasing frequency of team players on the bench.

WHEN an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no "I" in "team".
   There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.
   It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.
   Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.
   When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.
   Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers.
   The result: the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.
   There is a saying that goes, "A successful team beats with one heart." If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.

52. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The stories of three famous basketball superstars.
B. The importance of teamwork among teammates.
C. A famous basketball team named the Boston Celtics.
D. Matches between the Boston Celtics and other teams.

53. From the passage, we can see that _________.
A. most mature NBA players believe they can win the championship by themselves
B. Pierce, Garnett and Allen had to give up personal glory for team success
C. Allen, Pierce, together with Garnett had been the stars of the Celtics for many years
D. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had won NBA championships before they joined    hands.

54. What does this sentence “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” mean in Paragraph 1?
A. "I" will be missing once "I" am on the court.
B. "I" work so hard in a team that "I" will forget who "I" am.
C. The members of the team are more important than the individual.
D. Surrounded by other players, "I" don’t seem to exist.

55. Which of the following is NOT true about Pierce’s recent performance?
A. He became an even better shooter with others’ help.
B. He focused much more attention on defense.
C. He created more chances for teammates.
D. He stood and cheered for his teammates.

56. Which of the following didn’t contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics?
A. The whole team has become devoted to each and every stage of the game. 
B. The cooperation and teamwork among the teammates in the match.
C. The influence of Garnett, Allen, Pierce and other teammates’ cheering.     
D. The increasing frequency of team players on the bench.

WHEN an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no "I" in "team".
There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.
It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.
Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.
When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.
Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers.
The result: the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.
There is a saying that goes, “A successful team beats with one heart.” If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.

1. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The stories of three famous basketball superstars.
B. The importance of teamwork among teammates.
C. A famous basketball team named the Boston Celtics.
D. Matches between the Boston Celtics and other teams.

2. From the passage, we can see that _______.
A. most mature NBA players believe they can win the championship by themselves
B. Pierce, Garnett and Allen had to give up personal glory for team success
C. Allen, Pierce, together with Garnett had been the stars of the Celtics for many years
D. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had won NBA championships before they joined hands.

3. What does this sentence “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” mean in Paragraph 1?
A. “I” will be missing once "I" am on the court.
B. “I” work so hard in a team that “I” will forget who “I” am.
C. The members of the team are more important than the individual.
D. Surrounded by other players, “I” don’t seem to exist.

4. Which of the following is NOT true about Pierce’s recent performance?
A. He became an even better shooter with others’ help.
B. He focused much more attention on defence.
C. He created more chances for teammates.
D. He stood and cheered for his teammates.

5. Which of the following didn’t contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics?
A. The whole team has become devoted to each and every stage of the game. 
B. The cooperation and teamwork among the teammates in the match.
C. The influence of Garnett, Allen, Pierce and other teammates’ cheering.     
D. The increasing frequency of team players on the bench.

WHEN an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no "I" in "team".
There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.
It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.
Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.
When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.
Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers.
The result: the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.
There is a saying that goes, “A successful team beats with one heart.” If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.

1. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The stories of three famous basketball superstars.
B. The importance of teamwork among teammates.
C. A famous basketball team named the Boston Celtics.
D. Matches between the Boston Celtics and other teams.

2. From the passage, we can see that _______.
A. most mature NBA players believe they can win the championship by themselves
B. Pierce, Garnett and Allen had to give up personal glory for team success
C. Allen, Pierce, together with Garnett had been the stars of the Celtics for many years
D. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had won NBA championships before they joined hands.

3. What does this sentence “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” mean in Paragraph 1?
A. “I” will be missing once "I" am on the court.
B. “I” work so hard in a team that “I” will forget who “I” am.
C. The members of the team are more important than the individual.
D. Surrounded by other players, “I” don’t seem to exist.

4. Which of the following is NOT true about Pierce’s recent performance?
A. He became an even better shooter with others’ help.
B. He focused much more attention on defense.
C. He created more chances for teammates.
D. He stood and cheered for his teammates.

5. Which of the following didn’t contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics?
A. The whole team has become devoted to each and every stage of the game. 
B. The cooperation and teamwork among the teammates in the match.
C. The influence of Garnett, Allen, Pierce and other teammates’ cheering.     
D. The increasing frequency of team players on the bench