Glasgow to Host 2026 Commonwealth Games
格拉斯哥將舉辦2026年共和國聯邦運動會
Introduction
Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
格拉斯哥將於2026年7月23日至8月2日舉辦共和國聯邦運動會。
Main Body
Victoria in Australia did not want the games because they cost too much money. Now, Glasgow will host a smaller event. There are only ten sports. This is less than the 2014 games.
澳洲的維多利亞州因為成本太高而不想舉辦此次運動會。現在由格拉斯哥接手，將舉辦規模較小的賽事。僅有十項運動，少於2014年的賽事。
Athletes will use four main places for sports. The athletics stadium is now smaller. 74 countries will come to the games. The medals have special writing for blind people.
運動員將在四個主要場地進行比賽。田徑場現在規模較小。將有74個國家參加。獎牌上設有專為視障人士設計的文字。
TNT Sports will show the games on TV. The BBC will not show all the games. Channel 5 and BBC Alba will show some parts of the event.
TNT Sports 將在電視上轉播。BBC 將不會轉播所有賽事。Channel 5 和 BBC Alba 將轉播部分賽事。
Conclusion
The 2026 Games are smaller and cost less money. Glasgow is the first city to try this new way.
2026年運動會規模較小且成本較低。格拉斯哥是第一個嘗試這種新方式的城市。
Vocabulary Learning
Comparing Things (More vs. Less)
In this story, we see how the 2026 games are different from the old ones. We use special words to show if something is bigger, smaller, or cheaper.
The Pattern:
- Less Used for money or amount.
- *Example: "cost less money"
- Smaller Used for size.
- *Example: "a smaller event"
Action Words for the Future
When we talk about things that will happen in 2026, we use will + action word.
- Will host Glasgow is the place for the games.
- Will use Athletes use the stadiums.
- Will show TV channels put the games on the screen.
Quick Tip: To say "no," just add not after will:
- Will not show The BBC doesn't do everything.