Kobe Bean Bryant (August 23, 1978— January 26, 2020) was born in the US and he was the youngest child and only son in the family. Kobe was good at playing basketball and named himself “Black Mamba”. He won many basketball events. He was one of the best scorers (得分手) in the NBA. On April 14, 2016, Kobe retired (退役).
On January 26, 2020, basketball star Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed (坠毁) in Calabasas, California. The crash killed him, his 13years old daughter and seven others including the pilot.
The people on the helicopter wanted to go to a basketball event in Thousand Oaks, California.
26. Kobe named himself “Black Mamba” because ________.
A.he was the only son in his family |
B.he retired on April 14, 2016 |
C.he did well in playing basketball |
D.he was one of the best basketball coaches |
27. When did Kobe retire?
A.On April 14, 2016. |
B.On January 26, 2020. |
C.On August 23, 2020. |
D.On January 14, 2016. |
28. When the helicopter crashed, Kobe was ________ years old.
29. How many people died in the crash?
A.Two. | B.Seven. | C.Eight. | D.Nine. |
30. What did Kobe want to do on January 26, 2020?
A.To go to a basketball event. |
B.To see his wife and daughters. |
C.To go to a birthday party. |
D.To go on a trip to another city. |