Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers

Brandon Aiyuk 與舊金山 49ers


Introduction

Brandon Aiyuk is a football player. He is angry with his team, the San Francisco 49ers. He wants to play for the Washington Commanders.

Brandon Aiyuk 是一名美式足球員。他對自己的球隊舊金山 49ers 感到憤怒。他想轉隊到華盛頓指揮官隊。

Main Body

Aiyuk had a big contract for $120 million. Then he hurt his knee. He did not follow the doctor's rules to get better. The team stopped paying him and put him on a special list in December.

Aiyuk 原本擁有一份 1.2 億美元的高額合約。隨後他膝蓋受傷,且未遵循醫生的康復指示。因此,球隊在 12 月停止向他支付薪水,並將他列入一份特別名單。

The team leaders say Aiyuk cannot play for them anymore. Aiyuk wrote bad things about the team on the internet. He wants to join the Washington Commanders because his friend Jayden Daniels plays there.

球隊管理層表示 Aiyuk 不能再為他們效力。Aiyuk 在網路上發表了關於球隊的負面言論。由於他的朋友 Jayden Daniels 在華盛頓指揮官隊,他希望能加入該隊。

Another player, George Kittle, says Aiyuk is a good player. But Kittle thinks Aiyuk is wrong to be angry because he got a lot of money. Other teams might want Aiyuk, but he might not have a team soon.

另一名球員 George Kittle 表示 Aiyuk 是一名優秀的球員。但 Kittle 認為 Aiyuk 如此憤怒是不正確的,因為他已經獲得了大量金錢。雖然其他球隊可能對 Aiyuk 感興趣,但他可能很快會面臨失業。

Conclusion

The 49ers still own Aiyuk's contract. Aiyuk still wants to go to Washington. No one knows where he will play.

49ers 仍持有 Aiyuk 的合約。Aiyuk 依然想前往華盛頓。目前沒人知道他最終會在哪裡效力。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The "WANT" Pattern

In this story, we see a person talking about their dreams and desires. To reach A2, you must master how to use want.

1. Want + Noun (Things)

  • Aiyuk wants a new team.
  • He wants more money.

2. Want + To + Action (Activities)

  • He wants to play in Washington.
  • He wants to join his friend.

⚠️ Word Watch: Money Terms

WordSimple Meaning
ContractA legal paper/agreement → "I sign this and get paid."
MillionA very large number (1,000,000)

⚡ Quick Shift: Now vs. Then

Notice how the story changes time:

  • Now (Present): Aiyuk is angry. (Current feeling)
  • Then (Past): Aiyuk had a contract. (Finished event)

Rule: Use is/wants for today \rightarrow Use had/did for yesterday.

Vocabulary Learning

contract (n.)
A legal agreement between two people or groups.
Example:The player signed a new contract for five years.
follow (v.)
To do what a rule or a person tells you to do.
Example:Please follow the doctor's rules to get healthy.
leaders (n.)
People who are in charge of a group or team.
Example:The team leaders decided that the player cannot play.
join (v.)
To become a member of a group or team.
Example:He wants to join the Washington Commanders.
Practice A2 words in a crossword