New Rules for the Olympic Games

奧運會新規則


Introduction

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has new rules. They changed the Olympic Charter and the plan for the 2036 Games.

國際奧委會(IOC)制定了新規則。他們修改了《奧林匹克憲章》以及 2036 年奧運會的計劃。

Main Body

The IOC wants sports to be separate from politics. They do not want leaders to use the Games for political goals. Some people are unhappy. They think this helps countries that break the rules.

國際奧委會希望將體育與政治分離。他們不希望領導者利用奧運會來達成政治目標。有些人對此感到不滿,認為這有助於那些違反規則的國家。

Starting in 2032, the IOC will change how they pick sports. They will look at each activity one by one. This helps them save money and pick popular sports.

從 2032 年開始,國際奧委會將改變選擇體育項目的方式。他們將逐項審視每項活動。這有助於他們節省資金並選擇受歡迎的運動。

President Kirsty Coventry has a new plan for the 2036 host city. Cities must give money and legal promises by 2028. The IOC will vote for the winner in 2029.

主席 Kirsty Coventry 對 2036 年的主辦城市有了一項新計劃。城市必須在 2028 年前提供資金與法律承諾。國際奧委會將在 2029 年投票選出贏家。

Conclusion

The IOC now has more flexible rules for sports and a new way to pick host cities.

國際奧委會現在對體育項目的規則更加靈活,並擁有了選擇主辦城市的新方式。

Vocabulary Learning

📅 The 'Future' Secret

In the text, we see how to talk about things that will happen later. Look at these two patterns:

1. The "Will" Way Use will + action word for a plan.

  • Example: The IOC will change how they pick sports.
  • Example: The IOC will vote for the winner.

2. The "Must" Way Use must for a rule (something you have to do).

  • Example: Cities must give money.

🔍 Word Logic: Simple Shifts

Notice how some words change based on who is doing the action.

The Single Person (The IOC/The President) → Wants → Has

The Group (People/Cities) → Want → Have

Quick Guide: He/She/It → add -s (wants) They/We → no -s (want)

Vocabulary Learning

committee (n.)
A group of people who are chosen to make decisions
Example:The school committee decided to build a new library.
separate (adj.)
Not joined together; kept apart
Example:Please keep the white clothes in a separate basket.
politics (n.)
The activities and ideas related to governing a country
Example:My parents love to talk about politics during dinner.
goals (n.)
Things that you hope to achieve in the future
Example:My main goal is to learn English fluently.
promises (n.)
Statements that you will definitely do something
Example:He made many promises to help me with my work.
flexible (adj.)
Able to change easily to fit new situations
Example:My work schedule is flexible, so I can start at 10 AM.
Practice A2 words in a crossword