Four People Die During Football Party in Mexico City

墨西哥城足球慶祝活動導致四人死亡


Introduction

Four people died in Mexico City. They were celebrating because the Mexico football team won a game against Ecuador.

墨西哥城有四人死亡。他們當時正在慶祝墨西哥足球隊贏得了對陣厄瓜多的比賽。

Main Body

One million people went to a big monument. Three people died because there were too many people and they could not breathe. One person died from a heart problem.

一百萬人前往一座大型紀念碑。由於當時人數過多導致無法呼吸,有三人死亡。另有一人死於心臟問題。

Many people in Mexico are happy because the team is doing well. However, the country has other problems with money and safety. President Claudia Sheinbaum says too many people and alcohol cause problems.

許多墨西哥人感到很高興,因為球隊表現良好。然而,該國在經濟和安全方面仍有其他問題。總統 Claudia Sheinbaum 表示,人數過多以及酒精導致了問題。

Now, the city wants to keep people safe. The Mayor says do not go to the monument. The city will put TV screens in different places so people do not stand in one big group.

現在,市政府希望確保民眾安全。市長表示不要前往該紀念碑。市府將在不同地點設置電視螢幕,這樣民眾就不用全部聚集在一個大群組中。

Conclusion

The city is making new rules to keep people safe for the next game against England.

市政府正在制定新規則,以確保民眾在下次對陣英格蘭的比賽中保持安全。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Reason' Link

In this story, we see the word because used many times. It is the easiest way to explain why something happens.

Pattern: [Action/Result] \rightarrow because \rightarrow [The Reason]

  • They were celebrating \rightarrow because \rightarrow the team won.
  • Three people died \rightarrow because \rightarrow there were too many people.

Useful Words for A2

WordMeaningSimple Example
AgainstOpposite toMexico plays against England.
SafeNo dangerThe city wants to keep people safe.
HoweverButThe team is good. However, the city has problems.

Quick Note: 'Too many' vs 'Too much'

  • Use too many for things you can count (people, screens, games).
  • Use too much for things you cannot count (alcohol, money, water).

Vocabulary Learning

celebrating (v.)
doing something special because you are happy about something
Example:They are celebrating their birthday with a cake.
monument (n.)
a big statue or building to remember a person or event
Example:The Statue of Liberty is a famous monument.
breathe (v.)
to take air into your lungs and let it out
Example:It is hard to breathe when the room is too hot.
safety (n.)
the state of being safe from danger
Example:The police are responsible for the safety of the city.
alcohol (n.)
drinks like beer or wine that can make you feel different
Example:Some people do not drink alcohol for health reasons.
Practice A2 words in a crossword