NFL Teams Get Ready for 2026

NFL 球隊準備迎接 2026 年


Introduction

NFL teams finished their first programs. Now they prepare for training camp in late July.

NFL 球隊已完成第一階段計畫。現在他們正準備 7 月底的訓練營。

Main Body

Teams have dates for players to return. For example, Las Vegas Raiders players arrive on July 23 and July 28. The Raiders must pick 53 players from a group of 90.

球隊已經訂好球員回歸的日期。例如,拉斯維加斯突擊者隊的球員將於 7 月 23 日和 7 月 28 日到達。突擊者隊必須從 90 人中選出 53 名球員。

Many players want the same jobs. In Washington and Tennessee, players are fighting for the wide receiver position. In Seattle, the team is testing a new player for the defense.

許多球員爭奪同一個位置。在華盛頓和田納西,球員們正為了外接手(wide receiver)的位置而競爭。在西雅圖,球隊正在測試一名防守端的新球員。

Teams also have new stadiums and games. The Buffalo Bills have a new stadium. The first preseason game is on August 6. Teams will practice together in August.

球隊也有新場館和比賽。布法羅比爾隊有了一個新場館。第一場季前賽將於 8 月 6 日舉行。球隊將在 8 月共同練習。

Conclusion

Teams are resting now. They will start training in late July and play games in August.

球隊目前正在休息。他們將於 7 月底開始訓練,並在 8 月進行比賽。

Vocabulary Learning

📅 Time Words

In this story, we see how to talk about when things happen. This is very important for A2 English.

The Patterns:

  • In + Month \rightarrow In August
  • On + Date \rightarrow On August 6
  • In + Time of Month \rightarrow In late July

Quick Examples from the Text:

  1. "In late July" (General time)
  2. "On July 23" (Specific day)
  3. "In August" (The whole month)

Pro Tip: Use ON when you see a number (the date). Use IN when you only see the name of the month.

Vocabulary Learning

prepare (v.)
To get ready for something
Example:I prepare my bag before I go to school.
arrive (v.)
To reach a place
Example:The train will arrive at the station at 5 PM.
position (n.)
A specific place or job in a team
Example:He plays in the goalkeeper position.
defense (n.)
The part of a team that stops the other team from scoring
Example:The team has a very strong defense this year.
stadium (n.)
A large building with seats for watching sports
Example:The football stadium is very big and loud.
preseason (adj.)
The time before the main sports season starts
Example:Players practice hard during the preseason.
Practice A2 words in a crossword