1. How many teams are there in the NBA ?

　　　29 teams

2. What does NBA stand for?

　　 It stands for the National Basketball Association.

Step 3

The teacher says: As you know, the basketball activity is popular with the people, which of words would you use to describe basketball ? And give reasons for your choices. They may finish this part by groups of six.

boring complicated dangerous exciting fast simple slow Module answer:

1. Fast/exciting/simple

Basketball is a fast-moving game, with quick passing and counter-attack playing an important part in scoring. It is exciting , because matches between good teams are always very close, with the score changing regularly. It is simple because it has very few rules and is easy to understand.

2. What is the main difference between basketball and these sports?

baseball football(soccer) tennis volleyball Example:

In football you pass the ball with your feet. In baseball you pass the ball with your hands.

Module answer:

A: In football you score by kicking or heading the ball into a goal; in basketball you score by putting the ball through the basket with your hands.

B) In baseball you hit the ball with a bat, then run around the diamond to score; in basketball you run with the ball to score.

C）In tennis you hit the ball with a racket backward and forwards over a net; in basketball there are no rackets or nets. But both games are played on a court.

D) In volleyball you play in teams, but each team is on one side of a high net. You hit the ball with your hands, but you can't catch it like in basketball.

3. Which NBA basketball players do you know? Students' own answers.

The teacher may ask the students to discuss the famous players. Then ask some basketball fans to