Page 63 - BP2Y 002 Listening Success BT4

A. Listen and answer the following questions. Note taking

1. What is the topic of discussion about? Topic :

the history of basketball

the rules of basketball
the precautions of basketball Main idea :

the players of basketball

2. When is a player charged with travelling?
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1 Major point :
when a player takes two steps while holding the ball
when a player dribbles the ball while running
When a player is standing idle on the ground
Details :
When a player lifts his feet from the ground without
dribbling

3. How many steps is the player allowed to take while
holding the ball in his/her hands?

two steps
2 Major point :
nd
three steps
four steps

five steps
Details :
4. Why is basketball a “serious endeavor”?

Players must avoid hitting their opponents.

There are many violent basketball players.
There are many rules to follow.
all of the above
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3 Major point :
B. Check True or False.

1. Fouls prevent players from playing

violently. Details :

2. Basketball players don’t have to be tall and

powerful.

3. Basketball is a team sport favored by a lot

of people.

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