高中生英语时文阅读资源三（体育类篇）.docVIP

高中生英语时文阅读资源三（体育类2篇） Basketball Giant Yao Ming’s Farewell 篮球巨人—姚明告别篮坛 背景导读 被誉为篮球场上的“中国长城”、国家形象宣传片中的“中国名片”(Name Card) 的篮球巨人姚明7月20日在上海对外宣布：由于伤病原因正式退役(retire)。从而结束了他18年的篮球运动生涯。7月25日国家体育总局授予姚明“体育运动荣誉奖章”，中国奥委会授予姚明“中国奥林匹克金质奖章”；中国篮球协会授予姚明“中国篮球杰出贡献奖”和“中国男篮终身荣誉队员”的称号。作为一位具有时代意义的篮球运动员，姚明将挥别这片球场，而他的事业也将开启新的篇章。 时文欣赏 Mr. Yao Ming announced his retirement on Wednesday in Shanghai, ending his career as a professional basketball player. The 30-year-old center, who played for the National Basketball Associations Houston Rockets, spent more than a decade in professional leagues in China and the U.S., as well as