Aqueduct Racetrack Closes for Horse Racing

Aqueduct 賽馬場停止賽馬

Jun 30, 2026, 19:40
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Introduction

Aqueduct Racetrack is now closed. It had horse races for 132 years. Now, there are no more horse races in New York City.

Aqueduct 賽馬場現在已經關閉。這裡舉辦了 132 年的賽馬活動。現在紐約市不再有賽馬比賽了。

Main Body

The New York Racing Association closed the track. They spent a lot of money to make Belmont Park better. Now, many people bet on horses on their phones. They do not need to go to the track.

紐約賽馬協會關閉了該賽馬場。他們投入大量資金來改善 Belmont Park。現在許多人使用手機投注賽馬，不需要親自前往賽馬場。

Aqueduct started in 1894. Many famous people visited the track. The track also helped people. It gave medicine to 300,000 people during the pandemic.

Aqueduct 始於 1894 年。許多名人都曾造訪該賽馬場。該場地也曾幫助民眾，在疫情期間為 30 萬人提供了藥品。

Many different people went to this track. It was easy to reach by train. Later, the buildings became old. Fewer people went to the races.

許多不同背景的人都曾前往這個賽馬場。當時搭乘火車前往非常方便。但後來建築物老化，觀賽人數逐漸減少。

Conclusion

The track will close completely in September. Then, the state will build new homes and shops on the land.

該賽馬場將於 9 月完全關閉。之後，州政府將在該土地上興建新住宅與商店。

Vocabulary Learning

🕰️ Talking about the Past

To reach A2, you need to move from the present to the past. Look at how the story changes these words:

  • Is →\rightarrow Was (Example: The track was easy to reach)
  • Are →\rightarrow Were (Example: Buildings were old)
  • Give →\rightarrow Gave (Example: It gave medicine)

🧱 Building Sentences with 'Now' and 'Then'

We can compare the past and the present to tell a full story:

THEN (1894): People went to the track. →\rightarrow NOW: People bet on phones.

THEN: It had horse races. →\rightarrow NOW: It is closed.

🗝️ Useful A2 Words from the Text

WordSimple Meaning
ClosedNot open $
ReachTo get to a place $
FewerA smaller number of $
Completely100% / Totally

Vocabulary Learning

racetrack (n.)
A place where horses or cars race
Example:The horses run very fast at the racetrack.
association (n.)
An official group of people with a similar interest
Example:He joined the teachers' association.
bet (v.)
To risk money on the result of a race or game
Example:I bet ten dollars that the white horse will win.
pandemic (n.)
A sickness that spreads to many countries
Example:People stayed home during the pandemic.
completely (adv.)
Totally or 100%
Example:The building is completely empty now.
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