Part 1: You will hear a short extract about Kobe Bryant.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each

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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/26/799741384/kobe-bryant-dies-in-helicopter-crash
 In the morning of 26th January in Calabasas, California, Kobe Bryant – a(n) (1)
_____________________ who played for the LA Lakers, together with his 13-year-old daughter
died due to a (2) ______________________.
 It was reported that there were 9 victims in total and officials will notify their (3)
_______________ before confirming identities to the public.
 There has been a(n) (4) _______________ to this sad news such as Kobe’s peer player –
Shaquille or the Brazilian soccer player, Neymar.
 Kobe Bryant achieved many titles and records in his playing time, including NBA champion, NBA
Finals MVP, the 2008 (5) ______________, 18 All-star seasons. He adopted the nick name Black
Mamba – an assassin in movie “Kill Bill”, who has the same (6) ______________________ as
him.
 Moreover, he had won an Oscar for a(n) (7) ___________________________ in 2018 after being
off the court. Therefore, it is a tragic that he has gone at 41.

KEY

1. Basketball legend
2. Helicopter crash
3. Next of kin
4. Enormous reaction
5. League MVP
6. Agility and aggressiveness
7. Animated short film