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2 Прочитайте рассказ. Выберите к каждому вопросу (1, 2, 3 или 4) один вариант ответа. A New Basketball Star Jason had never been a basketball star. Sure, he'd seen his dad, a local high school sports legend, play across the court in countless old videos, but Jason had always been more interested in books, video games and school clubs than sports. He could count on his fingers the number of times he'd actually held a basketball, and even fewer times he'd been on a basketball court. To Jason, those videos felt like a distant echo — a legacy he never wanted to chase. But inside, Jason often wondered what it would be like to be like his dad, to feel that roar of the crowd, the weight of expectations, to hear his own heartbeat. It was a regular Friday PE lesson when Mr. Carter, the young, energetic teacher, gathered the class around the basketball hoop. He announced a small basketball tournament. Jason stood in the usual line. Mr. Carter began dividing the class into teams. Jason was not a fan of basketball, and he was not a fan of being watched by his classmates. He felt his heart pound as he was put on the spot. As the game progressed, Jason discovered a rhythm he never knew he had. The ball felt natural in his hands, and the court seemed to open up before him. His teammates were cheering him on, and for the first time in his life, he felt like he belonged. At that moment, something clicked. It was no longer about living up to his father's legacy; it was about proving to himself that he could do it. He played with an intensity he didn't know he possessed, and with each point scored, his confidence grew. At the end of the day, Jason was riding high on the waves of newfound confidence. As the final whistle blew, the team had claimed victory. But more importantly, Jason realized that he had stepped out of his father's shadow and made a name for himself, at least for one afternoon. Inspired by the sense of belonging and achievement, he signed up for the school basketball team that day and never looked back. He was ready to make his own way. A. Before the PE lesson Jason ...

1. was very enthusiastic and eager to play basketball.
2. had a deep passion for the sport.
3. was a well-known basketball player at his school.
4. had little interest in basketball and preferred video games. B. Mr. Carter was ...
5. Jason's father, a basketball star.
6. the school principal.
7. the PE teacher who organized the basketball tournament.
8. a famous basketball coach. C. While playing the game Jason felt ...
9. fear of failure.
10. a sense of adrenaline and excitement.
11. disappointment in his skills.
12. indifference to the game.