Part 1
Paul and I were on① our school basketball team, The Lions.We loved basketball and were both huge② fans of the NBA.When we weren't playing on the court which was next to③ our building, we were watching a game on TV.My favourite player was LeBron James.Paul's favourite player was Tyrone Bogues, a guy④ who played for the Charlotte Hornets, although we actually agree that they are both champions⑤.[1]
Bogues was only 1.6 metres tall, which made him the shortest player ever in the NBA[2]．Guess what? Paul was only 1.6 metres tall, too! Paul knew that being shorter than other players meant that he had to practise more.[3] During all those hours of doing jump shots⑥ on his own, he used Bogues as⑦ his inspiration⑧.Paul once said，“If Bogues could make it⑨， why not me？”
Our coach was not so sure⑩.Paul had to try out many times just for? making the team.He was still usually on the bench?，being just a replacement?， which was really tough? on him.[4] Everyone knew Paul had real skills, and was someone who worked really hard and had a strong desire? to play for the team.[5] However, Paul didn't get a chance?.
This week, The Lions were playing our main competitors?，The Bears, a team whose record this season had been perfect[6]．They hadn't lost a single game.It would be a tough one.Paul didn't know he'd soon get the chance that he'd been waiting for?.
[1]句中who引导定语从句，修饰先行词a guy，在从句中作主语；although引导让步状语从句，从句中又包含that引导的宾语从句。
[2]which引导非限制性定语从句，指代整个主句。
[3]句中两个that均引导宾语从句；being shorter than other players为动名词短语作主语。
[4]句中being just a replacement为动词的ing形式作状语；which引导非限制性定语从句，代指前面整个主句的内容。
[5]who引导定语从句，在从句中作主语。
[6]whose引导定语从句，在从句中作定语。
