Belgium's New Football Team

比利時的新足球隊


Introduction

The Belgium football team is changing. They want new players for the future.

比利時足球隊正在改變,他們希望為未來尋找新球員。

Main Body

In the past, Belgium had a very famous team. They played well in 2018, but they did not win the big trophy. Now, old players like Kevin De Bruyne are leaving. New players like Leandro Trossard are joining the team.

過去,比利時曾有一支非常著名的球隊。他們在2018年的表現很好,但並未贏得最高獎盃。現在,像 Kevin De Bruyne 這樣的老將正在離隊,而像 Leandro Trossard 這樣的新球員正加入球隊。

Diego Moreira is a new and important player. He is 21 years old. He played against Senegal and helped the team win 3-2. He played for clubs in Portugal, England, and France before joining the national team.

Diego Moreira 是一位重要的新星。他今年21歲,在對陣塞內加爾的比賽中幫助球隊以 3-2 獲勝。在加入國家隊之前,他曾在葡萄牙、英國和法國的球會效力。

The coach is Rudi Garcia. He puts young players in the games. He does this to make the team feel happy and strong. This is like what the coach did in 1986. Now, the team will play against the USA to start a new chapter.

總教練是 Rudi Garcia。他將年輕球員放入比賽名單,是為了讓球隊感覺更快樂且強大。這就像教練在1986年所做的一樣。現在,球隊將對陣美國,開啟新的一章。

Conclusion

Belgium is using young players to build a new and better team.

比利時正利用年輕球員來建立一支全新且更好的球隊。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Then vs. Now

Look at how we talk about time in this story:

The Past (Finished)

  • Had (Belgium had a famous team)
  • Played (They played well in 2018)
  • Did not win (They did not win the trophy)

The Present (Happening now)

  • Is changing (The team is changing)
  • Are leaving (Players are leaving)
  • Is (He is 21 years old)

The Logic → Use -ed for things that are over. Use is/are + -ing for things moving or changing right now.

Vocabulary Learning

future (n.)
The time that will come after the present.
Example:I want to be a doctor in the future.
trophy (n.)
A cup or prize given to the winner of a game.
Example:The team held the gold trophy after the final match.
important (adj.)
Something that has a big effect or is necessary.
Example:Water is very important for all living things.
national (adj.)
Relating to a whole country.
Example:The national flag of Belgium is black, yellow, and red.
chapter (n.)
A new part or a new start in a story or life.
Example:Moving to a new city is the start of a new chapter in my life.
Practice A2 words in a crossword