New Players for the Miami Heat

邁阿密熱隊新球員


Introduction

The Miami Heat team signed two new players. Their names are Tim Hardaway Jr. and Donaldson.

邁阿密熱隊簽下了兩名新球員,他們是 Tim Hardaway Jr. 和 Donaldson。

Main Body

Tim Hardaway Jr. signed a contract for $6.5 million. He is a good scorer. His father, Tim Hardaway Sr., played for this team many years ago and was a star.

Tim Hardaway Jr. 簽了一份 650 萬美元的合約。他是一名優秀的得分手。他的父親 Tim Hardaway Sr. 多年前曾在這支球隊效力,且當時是一位巨星。

Tim Hardaway Jr. needs a jersey number. He cannot use number 10 because his father says no. Other players use numbers 3, 5, and 11. He might take number 8.

Tim Hardaway Jr. 需要一個球衣號碼。因為他的父親不同意,所以他不能使用 10 號。其他球員使用了 3 號、5 號和 11 號。他可能會選擇 8 號。

Donaldson also joined the team. He spoke to the team on a computer. He said he likes the team's style and how they help players win.

Donaldson 也加入了球隊。他透過電腦與球隊溝通,表示他很喜歡球隊的風格以及他們幫助球員獲勝的方式。

Conclusion

The Miami Heat have new players. They are now deciding on the jersey numbers.

邁阿密熱隊有了新球員,目前正在決定球衣號碼。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡️ Word Power: Possession

In the story, we see how to talk about things that belong to people. We use 's to show ownership.

  • The team's style \rightarrow The style of the team.
  • His father's (implied) \rightarrow Something belonging to the father.

🛠️ Building Sentences: 'Can' vs 'Cannot'

We use these words to talk about what is possible or allowed.

  • Yes (Possible): He might take number 8.
  • No (Not allowed): He cannot use number 10.

Quick Rule: Cannot = Can + not. Use it when a rule stops someone from doing something.


💡 Vocabulary Focus: The Action of 'Joining'

Notice these two words used for the same idea:

  1. Signed (Official paper/contract)
  2. Joined (Becoming part of the group)

Example: Tim signed a contract \rightarrow He joined the team.

Vocabulary Learning

signed (v.)
To write your name on a paper to make an agreement official.
Example:The player signed the paper to join the team.
contract (n.)
An official legal agreement between two people or groups.
Example:He has a contract to work for the company for two years.
scorer (n.)
A person who gets points in a game.
Example:She is the best scorer in the basketball team.
jersey (n.)
A special shirt worn by a player in a sports team.
Example:The player wears a red jersey with number 10.
style (n.)
A particular way of doing something.
Example:I like the style of this team because they play fast.
deciding (v.)
Choosing something after thinking about the options.
Example:They are deciding which movie to watch tonight.
Practice A2 words in a crossword