Malik Willis Joins the Miami Dolphins

Malik Willis 加入邁阿密海豚隊


Introduction

The Miami Dolphins have new leaders. They also have a new player named Malik Willis.

邁阿密海豚隊有了新領導層,還有一位名叫 Malik Willis 的新球員。

Main Body

The team has a new manager and a new coach. They paid Malik Willis $67.5 million for three years. The coaches want Malik to run with the ball and throw the ball.

球隊有了新經理和新教練。他們以三年的時間支付 Malik Willis 6,750 萬美元。教練希望 Malik 能持球奔跑並傳球。

Running is dangerous because players can get hurt. Also, the team does not have many good players to help Malik.

奔跑是很危險的,因為球員可能會受傷。此外,球隊並沒有太多優秀的球員能幫助 Malik。

The team bought new players in the draft. They got three receivers and one lineman. These players will help Malik play better.

球隊在選秀中挑選了新球員。他們得到了三名接球員和一名前鋒。這些球員將幫助 Malik 表現得更好。

Conclusion

The Dolphins want Malik to play well, but they must keep him healthy and find more good players.

海豚隊希望 Malik 能有好的表現,但他們必須讓他保持健康並尋找更多優秀的球員。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Action' Pattern

Look at these words from the story:

  • Run
  • Throw
  • Play
  • Help

The Secret: In English, when we want someone to do something, we use: Want + Person + Action.

Examples from the text:

  • Coaches want Malik to run.
  • Coaches want Malik to throw.
  • Dolphins want Malik to play.

Try this logic: I want you → to eat. I want you → to study.


📦 Small Words, Big Meaning

Notice how the story talks about people:

  • A new player (Only one)
  • Three receivers (More than one)
  • Many good players (A lot)

Quick Tip: Use a for 1. Use many for 10+.

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group
Example:The team leader tells everyone what to do.
manager (n.)
A person who controls a company or a sports team
Example:The manager decided to buy a new player.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you
Example:It is dangerous to drive too fast.
draft (n.)
A meeting where sports teams choose new players
Example:The team picked a great player during the draft.
healthy (adj.)
Being well and not sick or hurt
Example:Eating fruit helps you stay healthy.
Practice A2 words in a crossword