MOST PEOPLE APPRECIATE[1] MICHAEL JORDAN as a premier[2] athlete who can run fast, jump high and routinely deliver in the clutch[3]. To them, he's simply physically superior[4] to his contemporaries.

　　许多人认为乔丹具有极高的天赋。

　　APPRECIATE[1].ap-=ad=+preciate　　vt, vi鉴赏；欣赏；赏识A sensitive mouth is necessary to appreciate good wine.品尝好酒需要敏感的嘴。

　　premier[2].adj 首要的clutch[3].（pl） 控制；掌握；权力in the clutches of the enemy 落入敌手superior[4].来自拉丁词 superus 的比较级 superior（常与to连用）地位高的

　　All this is true, but there are other truths about Michael that are not so easily seen: his understanding of team concepts, his competitive drive[1] and his compassion. It's these hidden truths that form the deepest bond between Michael and me.

　　但他也经过了不懈的努力。

　　drive[1].干劲；动力He's clever but he won't succeed beause he lacks drive.他聪明是聪明，可是没有干劲，做事不会成功。

　　I must confess[1] to being spoiled by Michael's leadership and by his ability to rise to every competitive occasion. He could easily average around 30 points a game, but he's committed to team goals and to making his teammates more effective.

　　乔丹具有领导才能和个人能力。

　　confess[1].v.（与to连用）承认I confess to being considering starting a new project.我承认我正在考虑筹建一个新项目。

　　After coaching him for eight seasons, I still marvel[1] at how much Michael's enthusiasm[2] energizes us, even at practice. I mean he never takes a day off. As a player, I had only modest skills, so I always had to operate at a maximum effort to compete. His work ethic is an important personal bond between us.

　　他很执着。

　　marvel[1].v.（与at, that连用）对…感到惊奇We marvelled at his skill.我们对他的技艺深感。

　　enthusiasm[2].n. 狂热, 热心, 积极性, 激发热情的事物

　　The one thing about Michael is, he takes nothing about his game for granted. When he first came to the NBA back in 1984, he was primarily a penetrator. His outside shooting wasn't up to pro[1] standards. So he put in his gym time during the off-season, shooting hundreds of shots each day. Eventually, he became a deadly three-point shooter.

　　例如，他曾苦练三分球。

　　pro[1].n.专业人员；职业人员

　　Playing outstanding[1] defense didn't come automatically to him, either. He had to study his opponents, learn their favorite moves and then dedicate himself to learning the techniques necessary to stop them. He's worked extremely hard to perfect his footwork and his balance.

　　他对防守也非常用心。

　　outstanding[1].n. out-出stand站+-ing…的:“站出来的”→ adj 杰出的；著名的

　　White House白宫

　　世界上最易识别的建筑，没有到过白宫，就没有到过华盛顿。

　　One of the most recognizable[1] structures in the world, one can 't say they're been to Washington D.C. until they have seen the White House. The home of the leader of the free world is open to the public five days a week from 10 – noon.

　　Originally known as the Executive Mansion[2], construction of the White House began in 1792 under the direction of George Washington. The structure was not completed until 1800, so ironically[3] Washington is the only President not to live there.

　　The executive mansion was torched by British troops in 1814, during the War of 1812. The structural damage caused by the fire was repaired but the exterior sandstone walls were still black with fire damage. The walls were then painted white, giving birth to the nick name "The White House". An act of Congress made this the official name in 1902.

　　Every President has left his mark upon the White House. Thomas Jefferson added terraces to the east and west wings, Andrew Jackson installed running water, and Harry Truman added a porch. Bill Clinton's addition to the White House was an indoor-running track（Used to relieve tension and cheeseburgers）。

　　In order to visit the White House, you must first pick up a free ticket from the White House Visitor Center located at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. During the height of tourist season, tickets are nearly impossible to get. Get in line by 7AM （the facility opens at 7:30） and you might have a chance. Ignore the scalpers that are selling free tickets.

　　Guided tours can be arranged by contacting your representative or senator. Be on the look-out for Wolf Blitzer or other famous White House correspondents. Due to recent developments in the news, the number of reporters that usually surround the White house have swelled dramatically.

　　The White House tour probably ranks high on a visitor's list of things to do while in Washington D.C., but the process to get tickets will definitely test your determination. The White House is open Tues. – Sat. from 10 AM – Noon, but you need to get one of the free tickets for admittance. Herein lies the problem, because tickets for that day's' tours can only be picked up at the White House Visitors Center and they run out very quickly. Although the center opens at 7:30 AM, the line to get tickets starts to form sometime around five. Therefore most people have to be satisfied with seeing only the exterior

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