The Patriot Games for Young People
年輕人愛國運動會
Introduction
President Donald Trump started the Patriot Games. Now, young people can apply to join this sports event.
川普總統發起了愛國運動會。現在年輕人可以申請參加這次體育賽事。
Main Body
The games are from August 9 to August 11. You must be between 14 and 17 years old to join. You must apply online. You need to send a video about your teamwork.
比賽日期為 8 月 9 日至 8 月 11 日。您必須年滿 14 至 17 歲才能參加。您必須在線申請，並需提交一段關於團隊合作的影片。
There are rules about who can play. Only biological men and women can compete. Transgender athletes cannot join. Each state will have one boy and one girl.
關於參賽資格有相關規定。僅限生理上的男性與女性參賽。跨性別運動員無法參加。每個州將由一名男孩和一名女孩代表。
We do not know all the details yet. The leaders did not say which sports the students will play. They did not say where the games are or how to travel there.
我們目前尚未得知所有細節。領導層尚未說明學生將參與哪些運動，也未說明比賽地點或交通方式。
Conclusion
The website is open for applications. We are waiting for more information about the sports and the place.
申請網站已開放。我們正在等待更多關於運動項目與地點的資訊。
Vocabulary Learning
🛑 The 'MUST' Rule
When we talk about rules, we use must. It is a strong word. It means you have no choice.
From the text:
- You must be between 14 and 17 Age requirement.
- You must apply online Method requirement.
🕰️ Talking about the Past (The 'DID NOT' Pattern)
To say something did not happen, use did not + action word.
Pattern: Did not + Basic Verb
- The leaders did not say They were silent.
- They did not say where The place is a secret.
Quick Tip: We don't say "did not said." We always use the simple form of the word after "did not."
📦 Useful Pairs
Look at these opposite groups from the story:
- Men Women
- Boy Girl