New Travel Rules for Iran Football Team
伊朗足球隊的新入境規定
Introduction
The United States changed the travel rules for the Iranian soccer team. The team is coming to play a game against Egypt.
美國更改了伊朗足球隊的入境規定。該隊伍將前來與埃及進行比賽。
Main Body
The team can enter the US two days before the game on June 26. Before this, they could only enter one day before. After the game, the team must leave the US immediately and go to Mexico.
該隊可以在6月26日賽前兩天進入美國。在此之前，他們僅能在賽前一天進入。賽後，該隊必須立即離開美國前往墨西哥。
Iran is unhappy. The team coach says the rules are unfair. He says the players are tired and cannot prepare well. The US government says these rules are for safety.
伊朗對此感到不滿。領隊表示這些規定並不公平，並稱球員們感到疲憊，無法做好充分準備。
The US and Iran have problems with each other. They fought in February about nuclear power. Now, they are trying to be friendly again. Iran has two draws in the tournament and can still win.
美國與伊朗之間存在矛盾。他們在二月曾就核能問題發生爭執。現在，他們正嘗試恢復友好關係。伊朗在賽事中兩場平手，仍有獲勝機會。
Conclusion
The team can arrive in Seattle two days early, but they must leave the US right after the game.
該隊可以提前兩天到達西雅圖，但賽後必須立即離開美國。
Vocabulary Learning
⏳ Timing Words
In this story, we see words that tell us when things happen. These are very important for A2 learners to describe a schedule.
- Before Before the game (Earlier in time).
- After After the game (Later in time).
🏃 Action Words (Now vs. Then)
Notice how the story changes between things that are happening and things that were true in the past:
The Past (Finished)
- They fought in February.
- They could only enter one day before.
The Present (Now)
- The team is coming.
- Iran is unhappy.
💡 Quick Tip: "Immediately"
When the text says "leave the US immediately," it means Right Now! No waiting.
Example: The game ends The team leaves.