New Rules for College Sports Players
大學運動員新規定
Introduction
The NCAA has new rules for student-athletes. Some basketball players are unhappy and are now in court.
NCAA 為學生運動員制定了新規定。部分籃球員對此感到不滿，目前已進入法律程序。
Main Body
The NCAA has a new rule. Players can play for five years. This time starts when they are 19 years old. Players cannot get more time for injuries now.
NCAA 制定了一項新規定。球員可以參賽五年。這段時間從他們 19 歲起開始計算。球員現在不能因受傷而獲得額外時間。
Fifteen basketball players are angry. They say the rule is not fair. They want to play more and make money from their names.
十五名籃球員感到憤怒。他們認為這項規定不公平。他們希望增加參賽時間，並利用自己的名氣獲利。
The NCAA says the rule is correct. They want the teams to stay the same. A judge is now looking at the problem.
NCAA 聲稱該規定是正確的。他們希望球隊能保持穩定。一名法官目前正在審理此問題。
Conclusion
The NCAA will keep the new rules. More players might go to court soon.
NCAA 將維持新規定。近期可能會有更多球員提起訴訟。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 THE 'STATE' WORD
In this text, we see the word "is" and "are" used many times. These words act like a bridge connecting a person to a feeling or a fact.
How it works:
- 1 person is
- 2+ people are
Examples from the text:
- The rule is not fair.
- Players are unhappy.
- A judge is looking.
🚀 VOCABULARY SWITCH
Look at these words that describe feelings and actions in the story:
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Angry | Very unhappy \text{ (\rightarrow)} Mad |
| Fair | Right / Just \text{ (\rightarrow)} Equal |
| Correct | True / Right \text{ (\rightarrow)} No mistakes |
Quick Tip: Use "is not fair" when you think a rule is bad!