New Players for the Penguins and Bruins
企鵝隊與棕熊隊的新球員
Introduction
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins are looking for young players. Both teams had special practice camps this summer.
匹茲堡企鵝隊與波士頓棕熊隊正在尋找年輕球員。兩支球隊在今年夏天都舉辦了特別練習營。
Main Body
The Penguins want young players. They do not want to give long contracts to old players. They like players in their 20s who can score many goals.
企鵝隊想要年輕球員。他們不想與老將簽長約。他們喜歡二十多歲且能攻入許多球的球員。
The Penguins had a practice camp. New players like Plante and Mbuyi played there. The team wants to teach these players how to play better.
企鵝隊舉辦了一個練習營。像 Plante 和 Mbuyi 這樣的新球員在其中參賽。球隊希望教導這些球員如何打得更好。
The Boston Bruins also had a practice camp for four days. 31 young players went to the camp. The coach says the new players are now as good as the older players.
波士頓棕熊隊也舉辦了一個為期四天的練習營。共有 31 名年輕球員參加。教練表示，新球員現在的實力已與資深球員相當。
Conclusion
The Penguins are buying young talent. Both teams finished their summer tests for new players.
企鵝隊正在挖掘年輕人才。兩支球隊都完成了夏季對新球員的測試。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ THE 'WANT' PATTERN
In this story, we see a very useful way to talk about desires and goals.
The Rule
When you want something or want someone to do something, use:
WANT → NOUN or TO + ACTION.
From the Text:
- The Penguins want young players. (Want → People/Things)
- They do not want to give long contracts. (Want → Action)
Simple Swaps for A2 practice:
- I want coffee. I want to drink coffee.
- She wants a car. She wants to buy a car.
🕒 TIME WORDS
Look at how the text uses time to organize events:
- This summer (Now/Recent)
- Now (Current state)
Pro Tip: Use "Now" when comparing the past to the present. Example: The players were new Now they are good.