FIFA and the United States

FIFA 與美國


Introduction

FIFA is changing its rules. FIFA and the US government are also working together.

FIFA 正在修改其規則。FIFA 與美國政府也正在合作。

Main Body

FIFA wants more teams in the World Cup. Now, more teams will play. Some players and leagues are unhappy. They say players are too tired.

FIFA 希望更多球隊能參加世界盃。現在將有更多球隊參賽。部分球員與聯賽感到不滿,他們表示球員太疲累了。

FIFA and President Trump are friends. FIFA gave the President a trophy and a Peace Prize. Some people think this is just for power.

FIFA 與川普總統關係良好。FIFA 贈送給總統一座獎盃及一個和平獎。有些人認為這純粹是為了權力。

FIFA wants to make a lot of money. The new tournaments give a lot of money to the clubs. This is why some big clubs like the new plan.

FIFA 想要賺很多錢。新的賽事會為球會提供大量資金。這就是為什麼一些大球會喜歡這個新計劃。

Conclusion

FIFA wants more money and power. They do not listen to the players.

FIFA 想要更多金錢與權力。他們不聽從球員的意見。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Who Wants What' Pattern

Look at these sentences from the text:

  • FIFA wants more teams.
  • FIFA wants to make money.
  • Some big clubs like the new plan.

The Secret Rule: When you talk about a group or a person (He/She/It/FIFA), you add an -s to the action word.

Easy Examples:

  • I want → FIFA wants
  • I like → He likes
  • I play → She plays

Opposite Day (Negative): If they don't want it, we use do not (or doesn't for one person/group).

  • a) They do not listen.
  • b) FIFA does not listen.

Quick Summary: Person/Group → Action + s \rightarrow FIFA wants money.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who control a country
Example:The government makes new laws for the city.
leagues (n.)
Groups of sports teams that play against each other
Example:Many players want to play in the top football leagues.
trophy (n.)
A cup or prize given to a winner
Example:The team held the gold trophy after the game.
tournaments (n.)
Sports competitions with many games
Example:The players travel to different countries for tournaments.
Practice A2 words in a crossword