President Stays at Michigan State University

校長留在密西根州立大學


Introduction

Kevin Guskiewicz will not go to Clemson University. He will stay as the president of Michigan State University.

Kevin Guskiewicz 將不會前往克萊姆森大學,而將續任密西根州立大學校長。

Main Body

In May, Clemson University chose Guskiewicz to be their new president. They offered him a lot of money and a five-year job.

五月時,克萊姆森大學選擇 Guskiewicz 擔任新任校長。他們提供了優渥的薪酬以及一份為期五年的合約。

Michigan State University wanted him to stay. They gave him more money. Now he earns 2 million dollars a year. His contract is now longer.

密西根州立大學希望他能留下,因此提高了他的薪水。現在他每年賺得 200 萬美元,且合約期限也延長了。

Before this, Guskiewicz wanted to leave. He said the leaders at Michigan State University fought too much. They did not work well together.

在此之前,Guskiewicz 原本打算離開。他表示密西根州立大學的領導層爭執過多,無法良好協作。

On July 6, Guskiewicz told Clemson University he cannot join them. He said he has personal reasons for this choice.

7 月 6 日,Guskiewicz 告知克萊姆森大學他無法就職。他表示這次決定是出於個人原因。

Conclusion

Kevin Guskiewicz is still the president of Michigan State University. Clemson University needs to find a new president.

Kevin Guskiewicz 仍是密西根州立大學的校長,克萊姆森大學需要尋找新校長。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Will' and 'Cannot' Logic

In this story, we see how to talk about the future and possibility using two very simple words.

1. Future Plans (Will) When we are sure about something happening later, we use will.

  • He will stay \rightarrow (He is staying in the future).
  • He will not go \rightarrow (He is not leaving).

2. Being Unable (Cannot) When something is impossible or not allowed, we use cannot.

  • He cannot join them \rightarrow (It is impossible for him to start the new job).

💰 Money Words

Notice how the text describes payment:

  • Earns: This is the money you get from working. (He earns 2 million dollars).
  • Offer: This is when someone says, "I will give you this much money if you work for me." (They offered him a lot of money).

Vocabulary Learning

president (n.)
The leader of an organization or a university.
Example:The president of the school gave a speech today.
offered (v.)
To give something to someone, or ask if they want it.
Example:The company offered him a new job with a high salary.
earns (v.)
To get money for the work that you do.
Example:She earns a lot of money as a doctor.
contract (n.)
A legal agreement between two people or groups.
Example:Please read the contract before you sign your name.
leaders (n.)
People who manage or control a group.
Example:The world leaders met to talk about peace.
personal (adj.)
Related to a particular person; private.
Example:I cannot tell you the reason because it is personal.
Practice A2 words in a crossword