1. ▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 2 6 4 Sports established, rewrote, converted, secured, dominant 11. New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera ___________ the history of Major League Baseball. 뉴욕 양키스의 마무리 투수 마리아노 리베라가 메이저리그 야구 역사를 새로 썼다. 12. Rivera ______________ the Yankees’ 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. 리베라는 양키스가 미네소타 트윈스에게 6-4 로 승리를 거두게 했다. 13. He __________ to a relief pitcher and became the Yankees’ closer in 1997. 그는 구원 투수로 전향하여 1997 년에 양키스의 마무리 투수가 되었다. 14.He __________ himself as one of the best closers in baseball history. 그는 야구 역사에서 가장 위대한 마무리 투수 중 하나로 자리매김했다. 15. It was good enough to make the 41-year-old stand ________________on the mound. 그것은 41 세의 투수를 마운드 위에서 우세하게 해주기에는 충분하다. * 총 25 문항, 각 문제당 4 점씩 배점 1. secure2. retire 3. closer4. dominant 5. organization6. starting pitcher 7. right-handed8. convert 9. manager10. select

2. ▶ Reading Comprehension ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. 2 6 4 Sports 16. Why has Rivera been able to maintain his success as the Yankees closer? ① He uses a variety of pitches well, which keeps the batters always guessing. ② The Yankees have surrounded him with a lineup of allstars, so they are usually winning by the time he has to pitch. ③ He has a great cut fastball. Although he uses the pitch the majority of the time, it is so good, hitters rarely have success. ④ He signed a long-term contract, establishing himself as a starting pitcher. 17. According to the article, Mariano Rivera _____. ① was so dominant, that Minnesota Twins players, Trevor Plouffe, Michael Cuddyer, and Chris Parmelee decided to retire. ② broke Trevor Hoffman's previous save record of 601 all time saves. ③ will retire and enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. ④ will convert to starting pitcher from relief pitcher next year with the Yankees. Rivera Records No. 602 Save New York Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera rewrote the history of Major League Baseball by earning his 602nd save of his career on September 19. Rivera retired Trevor Plouffe, Michael Cuddyer and Chris Parmelee in the 9th inning to secure the Yankees’ 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, breaking Trevor Hoffman’s record of 601 saves. “I think it shows what he means to baseball and what he’s done,” said Yankees manager Joe Girardi, praising his best choice player for the last inning of a winning game. Born in 1969 in Panama, the right-handed pitcher joined the Yankees organization in 1990. He made his major league debut in 1995. He started his career in the major league level as a starting pitcher, but converted to a relief pitcher and became the Yankees’ closer in 1997. Since then, he has established himself as one of the best closers in baseball history. Rivera is not the type of pitcher with a variety of pitches. In fact, he mostly uses only one type of pitch, cut fastball. Most batters facing Rivera know what’s coming and they have seen it for years. But still, it is good enough to make the 41-year- old stand dominant on the mound and close the game. Rivera marked 602 saves in 674 games. In his 17-year-career, he helped the Yankees win five World Series champion titles and Rivera has been selected as All Star 12 times. Rivera is expected to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame after retirement.

3. ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Composition ☞ Complete the sentences using the right words you’ve learned in the lesson. 23. He has _______________________________________________________________ in baseball history. 그는 야구 역사에서 가장 위대한 마무리 투수들 중 하나로 자리매김했다. 24. Mariano Rivera __________________________________ Major League Baseball. 마리아노 리베라는 메이저리그 야구 역사를 새로 썼다. 25. It is good enough to make him ________________________________________________. 그것은 그가 마운드 위를 지배하게 하기에는 충분하다. 3 6 4 Sports 18. Yankees manager Joe Girardi _____. ① gave Rivera the closer's job back in 1997. ② converted Rivera from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher when he saw how dominant he could be. ③ praised Rivera for his accomplishments throughout his career and his impact on the sport of baseball. ④ selected Rivera to 12 All-Star teams throughout his career 19. Which of the following is not appropriately matched as the meaning of baseball terms? ① save : to keep something because it will be needed later ② closer : the player who pitches the final inning of the game, trying to protect a lead ③ fastball : a ball pitched at the pitcher's top speed ④ pitcher : the player who throws the ball past the other team's batters 20. Mariano Rivera has pitched his entire career as a closer. ___ 21. Rivera has helped the Yankees with five world championships since he joined the team. ___ 22. Rivera played his first Major League game in 1990 with the New York Yankees. ___

4. ▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 2 6 4 Sports established, rewrote, converted, secured, dominant 11. New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera rewrote the history of Major League Baseball. 뉴욕 양키스의 마무리 투수 마리아노 리베라가 메이저리그 야구 역사를 새로 썼다. 12. Rivera secured the Yankees’ 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. 리베라는 양키스가 미네소타 트윈스에게 6-4 로 승리를 거두게 했다. 13. He converted to a relief pitcher and became the Yankees’ closer in 1997. 그는 구원 투수로 전향하여 1997 년에 양키스의 마무리 투수가 되었다. 14.He established himself as one of the best closers in baseball history. 그는 야구 역사에서 가장 위대한 마무리 투수 중 하나로 자리매김했다. 15. It was good enough to make the 41-year-old stand dominant on the mound. 그것은 41 세의 투수를 마운드 위에서 우세하게 해주기에는 충분하다. * 총 25 문항, 각 문제당 4 점씩 배점 1. secure [ 단단히 지키다 ]2. retire [ 아웃 시키다 ] 3. closer [ 마무리 투수 ]4. dominant [ 지배적인, 우세한 ] 5. organization [ 조직, 기구 ]6. starting pitcher [ 선발 투수 ] 7. right-handed [ 오른손잡이의 ]8. convert [ 전환하다 ] 9. manager [ 야구 감독 ]10. select [ 선정하다 ]

5. ▶ Reading Comprehension ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. 2 6 4 Sports 16. Why has Rivera been able to maintain his success as the Yankees closer? [3] ① He uses a variety of pitches well, which keeps the batters always guessing. ② The Yankees have surrounded him with a lineup of allstars, so they are usually winning by the time he has to pitch. ③ He has a great cut fastball. Although he uses the pitch the majority of the time, it is so good, hitters rarely have success. ④ He signed a long-term contract, establishing himself as a starting pitcher. 17. According to the article, Mariano Rivera _____. [2] ① was so dominant, that Minnesota Twins players, Trevor Plouffe, Michael Cuddyer, and Chris Parmelee decided to retire. ② broke Trevor Hoffman's previous save record of 601 all time saves. ③ will retire and enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. ④ will convert to starting pitcher from relief pitcher next year with the Yankees. Rivera Records No. 602 Save New York Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera rewrote the history of Major League Baseball by earning his 602nd save of his career on September 19. Rivera retired Trevor Plouffe, Michael Cuddyer and Chris Parmelee in the 9th inning to secure the Yankees’ 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, breaking Trevor Hoffman’s record of 601 saves. “I think it shows what he means to baseball and what he’s done,” said Yankees manager Joe Girardi, praising his best choice player for the last inning of a winning game. Born in 1969 in Panama, the right-handed pitcher joined the Yankees organization in 1990. He made his major league debut in 1995. He started his career in the major league level as a starting pitcher, but converted to a relief pitcher and became the Yankees’ closer in 1997. Since then, he has established himself as one of the best closers in baseball history. Rivera is not the type of pitcher with a variety of pitches. In fact, he mostly uses only one type of pitch, cut fastball. Most batters facing Rivera know what’s coming and they have seen it for years. But still, it is good enough to make the 41-year- old stand dominant on the mound and close the game. Rivera marked 602 saves in 674 games. In his 17-year-career, he helped the Yankees win five World Series champion titles and Rivera has been selected as All Star 12 times. Rivera is expected to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame after retirement.

6. ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Composition ☞ Complete the sentences using the right words you’ve learned in the lesson. 23. He has established himself as one of the best closers in baseball history. 그는 야구 역사에서 가장 위대한 마무리 투수들 중 하나로 자리매김했다. 24. Mariano Rivera rewrote the history of Major League Baseball. 마리아노 리베라는 메이저리그 야구 역사를 새로 썼다. 25. It is good enough to make him stand dominant on the mound. 그것은 그가 마운드 위를 지배하게 하기에는 충분하다. 3 6 4 Sports 18. Yankees manager Joe Girardi _____. [3] ① gave Rivera the closer's job back in 1997. ② converted Rivera from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher when he saw how dominant he could be. ③ praised Rivera for his accomplishments throughout his career and his impact on the sport of baseball. ④ selected Rivera to 12 All-Star teams throughout his career 19. Which of the following is not appropriately matched as the meaning of baseball terms? [1] ① save : to keep something because it will be needed later ② closer : the player who pitches the final inning of the game, trying to protect a lead ③ fastball : a ball pitched at the pitcher's top speed ④ pitcher : the player who throws the ball past the other team's batters 20. Mariano Rivera has pitched his entire career as a closer. [F] 21. Rivera has helped the Yankees with five world championships since he joined the team. [T] 22. Rivera played his first Major League game in 1990 with the New York Yankees. [F]