Water Breaks in the 2026 World Cup
2026年世界盃的飲水時間
Introduction
FIFA will have water breaks in the 2026 World Cup. Some people like this, but other people are angry.
FIFA將在2026年世界盃安排飲水時間。有些人喜歡這樣做，但也有人感到憤怒。
Main Body
FIFA says the weather in the USA is very hot. Players need water to stay healthy. This is why they have breaks.
FIFA表示美國的天氣非常炎熱。球員需要飲水以維持健康。這就是為什麼他們安排休息時間的原因。
Some people say the breaks are for money. TV companies can show more ads during the breaks. This helps them make a lot of money.
有些人認為這些休息時間是為了金錢。電視公司可以在休息期間播放更多廣告。這有助於他們賺很多錢。
Some coaches like the breaks. They can talk to their players and change the plan. But other people say the breaks stop the game and ruin the fun.
有些教練喜歡這些休息時間。他們可以與球員溝通並調整計劃。但其他人則認為休息時間中斷了比賽，破壞了趣味性。
Conclusion
FIFA wants players to be healthy, but they also want more money from TV.
FIFA希望球員能維持健康，但他們也想從電視公司獲得更多金錢。
Vocabulary Learning
The Power of 'BUT'
In this story, we see a fight between two ideas. We use the word but to connect a positive thing and a negative thing.
How it works: Idea A but Idea B (the opposite)
Examples from the text:
- Some people like this but other people are angry.
- FIFA wants health but they want money.
Useful Word Pairs
Notice how the writer uses opposites to show a conflict:
- Like Angry
- Healthy Money (Health vs. Profit)
- Help Ruin
Simple Action Words (Verbs)
To reach A2, focus on these basic actions found in the article:
- Say (to speak)
- Need (it is necessary)
- Make (to create money/results)
- Change (to make something different)