英语_阅读_Middle School basketball team

The Riverside Middle School basketball team was known for two things: having talented players and losing every game.
河畔中学篮球队以两件事而闻名：拥有天赋的球员和每场比赛都输掉。

The reason? Their captain, Jake, was brilliant but self-important.
原因是什么？他们的队长，杰克，虽然才华横溢，但却自负。

He never passed the ball, believing only he could score the “perfect” shot.
他从不传球，认为只有他才能投出“完美”的一球。

One afternoon, Coach Lee gathered the team. “Victory isn't about one star," she said firmly.
一天午后，李教练召集了队员们。“胜利不是关于一个明星，”她坚定地说。

“It's about team spirit.” She assigned hard-working but less flashy players like Mia and Sam more playing time.
“而是团队精神。”她给了像米娅和萨姆这样努力但不那么引人注目的球员更多的上场时间。

Jake rolled his eyes.
杰克翻了个白眼。

The next game started badly. Jake kept hogging the ball, and their opponents led by 10 points.
下一场比赛开始得很糟糕。杰克不停地霸占球权，而对方领先了10分。

During halftime, Mia spoke up, “We practiced passes for weeks. Trust us!"
在中场休息时，米娅开口说：“我们练习传球已经好几个星期了，信任我们！”

Reluctantly, Jake agreed to try.
杰克不情愿地同意试一试。

The change was magical. Jake passed to Sam, who swiftly scored, Mia's defense blocked three shots.
变化是神奇的。杰克把球传给了萨姆，萨姆迅速得分，米娅的防守封堵了对方三次投篮。

The crowd began to clap wildly as the team worked together seamlessly.
随着球队默契配合，观众开始疯狂鼓掌。

With seconds left, Jake passed to Mia instead of shooting himself.
比赛仅剩几秒时，杰克选择将球传给米娅，而不是自己投篮。

Her final basket won the game!
她的最后一球为球队赢得了比赛！

Afterward, Coach Lee looked pleased. “That's what teamwork looks like!”
比赛后，李教练看起来很高兴。“这就是团队合作的样子！”

Jake smiled, finally understanding.
杰克微笑着，终于明白了。

Being self-important had almost cost them everything, but team spirit brought them victory -- and it felt sweeter than any solo glory.
自负差点让他们失去一切，但团队精神为他们带来了胜利——而这种胜利比任何个人荣誉都更甜美。
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The Riverside Middle School basketball team was known for two things: having talented players and losing every game. The reason? Their captain, Jake, was brilliant but self-important. He never passed the ball, believing only he could score the “perfect” shot.

One afternoon, Coach Lee gathered the team.“ Victory isn't about one star," she said firmly. “ It's about team spirit. ” She assigned hard-working but less flashy players like Mia and Sam more playing time. Jake rolled his eyes.

The next game started badly. Jake kept hogging the ball, and their opponents led by 10 points. During halftime, Mia spoke up,“We practiced passes for weeks. Trust us!" Reluctantly, Jake agreed to try.

The change was magical. Jake passed to Sam, who swiftly scored, ia's defense blocked three shots. The crowd began to clap wildly as the team worked together seamlessly. With seconds left, Jake passed to lMia instead of shooting himself, Her final basket won the game!

Afterward, Coach Lee looked pleased. “ That's what teamwork looks like!” Jake smiled, finally understanding. Being self-important had almost cost them everything, but team spirit brought them victory -- and it felt sweeter than any solo glory.