James Harden—A Star on and off the Court —Andrew Crosthwaite Now in his ninth year in the NBA, James Harden is a star because of his scoring skills, his beard, and his unique fashion sense.
Harden is an excellent shooter, and in the 2017-2018 season he led the league in scoring and was named an NBA All-Star for the sixth season in a row. He also helped his team, the Houston Rockets, finish with the best record in the league. Harden was rewarded for his individual play this season by earning the NBA MVP Award.
Things weren't always so easy for him. He grew up in Compton, Los Angeles, one of the most dangerous places in America. His family was poor, and his father was in jail for most of his childhood. Harden's mother made sure he stayed out of trouble by encouraging him to play basketball. One day, he wrote her a note saying that he would be a basketball star. Even though he has asthma, Harden worked hard and achieved his goal when he entered the NBA in 2009. His mother still has that note.
patent 專利（權） entrepreneur 企業家 alternative n.可供選擇的事物 adj.可替代的、可供選擇的 sugarcane fiber 甘蔗纖維
Sugarcane straws are designed to be an alternative to plastic straws. 甘蔗吸管被設計用來作為塑膠吸管的一種替代選擇。
2018/10/01(一)
Amazingly, the fish spoke with a human voice and begged him to let it go. 令人驚訝的是，那隻魚用人的聲音說話、請求他放牠走。
2018/10/02(二)
The fish granted this new request, but the fisherman's wife wanted even more. 魚兒應允了這項新要求，但漁夫的太太甚至想要更多。
2018/10/03(三)
Now in his ninth year in the NBA, James Harden is a star because of his scoring skills, his beard, and his unique fashion sense. 今年是詹姆士•哈登在美國職業籃球聯賽的第九年，他因為得分技能、鬍子和獨特的穿搭品味而成為明星球員。
2018/10/04(四)
This foundation provides educational opportunities, such as university scholarships, to students in Houston. 這個基金會提供受教育的機會（像是大學獎學金）給休士頓的學生。
2018/10/05(五)
Everyone knows what dog walking is, but they may not be familiar with people walking. 每個人都知道遛狗是什麼，但他們可能對遛人不太熟悉。
