1. (2020九上·大洼开学考) 阅读短文，根据短文内容从各题所给的四个选项中选择一个最佳选项。

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James became NBA players when they graduated from high school. Their stories have encouraged many student basketball players in China to dream big. Kobe was born on August 23, 1978. He is an American professional basketball player. He plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. His nickname is "Black Mamba" or "Little Flying Man". LeBron James( born on December 30, 1984)is an American professional basketball player.He plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association.He is commonly nicknamed "King James" or "The Chosen One".

However, almost all professional players in China come from state-run (公立的) sports schools. This makes most talented student players in ordinary schools（普通学校） give up their dreams in sports, and concentrate on their studies instead .

The Nike High School League(耐克高中篮球联赛) gives Chinese school players a chance to play their games like never before. High school students from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei compete in the game.Although they have not yet become professional players ,their excellent performances are highly recognized(认可) by a number of people. Thousands of audience of members, including China national basketball team players Yi Jianlian and Ding Yanyuhang, watched the final of the league.

The Nike High School League encourages student players to keep making their basketball dreams come true.People hope they will work hard towards their goals and become professional plays in the future.

1. （1） LeBron James became an NBA player when  _________

   A . he graduated from middle school B . he was a high school student C . he graduated from high school D . he graduated from university
3. （2） In China, almost all professional players come from _________

   A . private sports schools B . state-run sports schools C . public schools D . ordinary schools
5. （3） The writer shows the examples of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to _______

   A . compare where professional players are from with China B . present their great performances to student basketball players C . encourage student basketball players in China to dream big D . ask student basketball players in China to give up their dreams at school
7. （4） According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

   A . Kobe Bryant's story has encouraged many student basketball players in China B . In China, most talented student players in ordinary schools have to concentrate on their studies. C . Players in the Nike High School League didn't play well because they are not professional players. D . The Nike High School League encourages student players to make their basketball dreams come true.