Chris+Bosh
克里斯·波什(1984~)是美國著名的NBA籃球運(yùn)動員,2003~2010年效力于多倫多猛龍隊,2010年加入邁阿密熱火隊,與勒布朗·詹姆斯、德懷恩·韋德一起號稱熱火隊三巨頭。2012年和2013年,波什帶領(lǐng)球隊奪得了NBA總冠軍。此外,波什從2006年至今連續(xù)九次入選NBA全明星賽,是NBA的風(fēng)云人物之一。作為籃球運(yùn)動員,波什無疑是成功的;而在球場外,他也積極回饋社區(qū),為社區(qū)做出貢獻(xiàn)。在下文中,波什與青少年們分享了自己的故事、智慧與經(jīng)驗,讀來令人受益頗多。
When I was offered the opportunity to share something with you, I was ecstatic1). I attempt to set an example on and off the court2). As co-captain this year of the Toronto Raptors3), I am attempting to show leadership on the court by making the correct decisions regardless of the scenario4). This includes my behavior while participating in practice, speaking engagements5), and games. If I work hard, day in and out, hopefully it will drive my teammates to do so also.
Off the court, I am also reaching my goal of giving back6) to the community. I am very passionate about this. Not too long ago, I was the kid participating in different community centres and Boys and Girls Club7) programs—learning and establishing values in different areas. Now that I have the opportunity, I am definitely focused on giving back.
My mother, Freida Bosh, my cousin, Adriane Mayes, and I work hard to show our faces8) in the community and to give back. This year, we have our third year of Ticket Programs, a mentoring9) program called Bosh's Kids, a book club entitled Bosh's All Stars, various education related contests that reward youths with game tickets, and we will host a Black History Quiz Bowl in February. I also speak at various times throughout the season emphasizing literacy, education, and respect. I have been lucky to have Converse10) Canada and Scholastic11) Canada on board with The Chris Bosh Foundation because they believe in what we are doing in the community. They have been extremely supportive of all of our endeavors12) in the United States and Canada.
It is important to surround yourself with the most positive, skilled, and supportive team possible. In order to have an idea of who that may be, you must pay attention to the people around you. Truly, education is one way of becoming aware of the difference between right and wrong. Your decisions in life are based on what education you receive. Listening to your teachers, elders, and mentors will help steer13) you to the correct decisions.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to play professional basketball. My position has given me the opportunity to reach out to all of you. If you remember one thing, just remember to be an individual. Sometimes life may throw curve balls at you14), but keep doing what is right—no matter who is watching. Continue to work hard and reach your dreams. Dreams do in fact come true.endprint
當(dāng)我獲得這個機(jī)會,能與你們分享一些事情時,我興奮不已。無論在籃球場上還是場外,我都努力想做個榜樣。作為多倫多猛龍隊今年的隊長之一,我正在努力展現(xiàn)自己在球場上的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)能力,做到無論事態(tài)如何發(fā)展都能做出正確的決定。這包括了我在訓(xùn)練、正式講話以及比賽中的言行舉止。如果我日復(fù)一日都非常努力,但愿這樣就會促使我的隊友們也努力起來。
在球場外,我也正在實現(xiàn)自己回饋社區(qū)的目標(biāo),對此我滿懷熱情。在不久之前,我還只是一個參加不同社區(qū)中心和男生女生俱樂部活動的小孩,學(xué)習(xí)并樹立不同領(lǐng)域的價值觀?,F(xiàn)在既然我有了這個機(jī)會,我當(dāng)然要把重點放在回饋上。
我的母親弗雷達(dá)·波什和我的表兄阿德里恩·梅斯以及我自己都努力工作,好在社區(qū)里露露臉,做做慈善回饋。今年,我們開展了第三年度的門票活動,發(fā)起了一項名為“波什的孩子”的輔導(dǎo)活動,組織了一個名為“波什全明星會”的讀書俱樂部以及各種與教育相關(guān)的競賽——這些競賽都用比賽的門票來獎勵參與的青少年。而且,我們還將在2月舉辦一次“黑人歷史測驗”比賽。我還在整個賽季的不同時期作演講,強(qiáng)調(diào)讀寫能力、教育和尊重的重要性。我至今都非常榮幸“克里斯·波什基金會”能與匡威加拿大分公司和學(xué)樂加拿大分公司一起合作,因為他們信任我們正在社區(qū)里做的事情。他們一直鼎力支持我們在美國和加拿大所做的全部努力。
在你身邊,能有一個盡可能最積極、最富經(jīng)驗和最支持你的團(tuán)隊十分重要。你要想了解誰有可能是這樣的人,就必須要關(guān)注你身邊的人。當(dāng)然,教育是讓你逐漸區(qū)分是非的方式之一。你一生中所做的那些決定就基于你所受到的教育。聽從你的老師、長輩和指導(dǎo)者,這將有助于引導(dǎo)你做出正確的決定。
我一直非常幸運(yùn)能有機(jī)會成為一名職業(yè)籃球運(yùn)動員。而我所處的位置又給了我?guī)椭銈兇蠹业臋C(jī)會。如果你只記住一件事情,那么,請記住要成為一個獨立的個體。有時候,生活可能會突然給你設(shè)置一些障礙,但是要堅持做正確的事情,不管誰在看。繼續(xù)努力奮斗,實現(xiàn)你的夢想。夢想真的可以成真。
1. ecstatic [?k?st?t?k] adj. 狂喜的;欣喜若狂的
2. court [k??t] n. (網(wǎng)球、籃球、羽毛球等的)球場
3. Toronto Raptors: 多倫多猛龍隊,NBA最年輕的球隊之一,是NBA唯一一個隊址在美國之外的球隊。
4. scenario [s??nɑ?ri??] n. 事態(tài)發(fā)展模式;未來的局面
5. speaking engagement: 做報告(指說話人被請去作關(guān)于某事的正式講話)
6. give back: 作慈善回報;出于慈善目的貢獻(xiàn)金錢(物品或服務(wù)等)
7. Boys and Girls Club: 男生女生俱樂部,美國一個為年輕人提供校外項目與活動的非營利組織,旨在幫助青少年發(fā)揮最大潛能,成為有益于社會、關(guān)愛互助、有責(zé)任心的公民。
8. show one's face: 露面,到場
9. mentor [?ment??(r)] vt. 指導(dǎo);輔導(dǎo)
10. Converse: 匡威,美國一個著名的運(yùn)動品牌,以帆布鞋著稱。這里Converse Canada是指匡威在加拿大的分公司。
11. Scholastic: 美國學(xué)樂教育集團(tuán),于1920年成立于美國紐約,是全球最大、最知名的兒童圖書和多媒體軟件的出版和發(fā)行商。這里Scholastic Canada指的是學(xué)樂在加拿大的分公司。
12. endeavor [?n?dev?(r)] n. 努力;嘗試
13. steer [st??(r)] vt. (在對方不知不覺中)引導(dǎo)(某人采取某種行動或態(tài)度)
14. throw curve ball at sb.: 給某人設(shè)置突如其來的障礙endprint