Questions 30-31
Basketball was invented in December 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, a physical education teacher in
Springfield, Massachusetts. Naismith wanted to create a new indoor game to keep his students active
during the winter. He wrote down 13 basic rules and hung a peach basket at each end of a gymnasium.
The goal was to score points by throwing a ball into the other team’s basket. The game quickly became
popular and spread across the United States. In 1936, basketball was included in the Olympics, which
helped it become more popular worldwide. Moreover, the creation of the North American league NBA in
1946 further helped grow the sport by promoting basketball through professional play and exciting games.
Today, basketball is played all over the world. Professional leagues and international competitions show
how the sport has grown and evolved. The game’s popularity continues to grow, reflecting its exciting and
engaging nature. 【題組】31. According to the article, what is the NBA?
(A) A basketball player
(B) A basketball team
(C) A basketball academy
(D) A basketball organization
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