The ICC Fights Cheating in Cricket

國際板球理事會打擊板球舞弊


Introduction

The International Cricket Council (ICC) wants to stop cheating and bad management in cricket.

國際板球理事會 (ICC) 旨在停止板球運動中的舞弊與管理不善問題。

Main Body

The ICC is worried about bad people in cricket leagues. These people use illegal betting to make money. The ICC wants to make new, strict rules for all leagues.

ICC 非常擔心板球聯賽中存在不法之徒。這些人利用非法博弈來獲利。ICC 希望為所有聯賽制定一套新的嚴格規則。

Now, the ICC only checks some leagues. In the future, they want to check more leagues. They want to stop cheating before it starts.

目前 ICC 僅檢查部分聯賽。未來他們希望檢查更多聯賽,旨在將舞弊扼殺在萌芽狀態。

Some countries have problems. Canada and the USA cannot play because they broke the rules. Italy and France also have problems with their leaders. Mauritius is now a new member, but other countries are not.

部分國家面臨問題。加拿大與美國因違反規則而無法參賽。義大利與法國的領導層也出現問題。模里西於目前是新成員,但其他國家則不然。

Conclusion

The ICC is making strong rules to keep the sport honest and safe.

ICC 正在制定強有力的規則,以確保這項運動的誠信與安全。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The "Now vs. Future" Switch

Look at how the text changes time. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2 English.

1. The Present (Now)

  • The ICC is worried...
  • The ICC wants...
  • Some countries have problems...

→ Use these when something is true right now.

2. The Future (Later)

  • In the future, they want to check...

→ To talk about the future, we often use Want + To + Action.

Simple Map: I want \rightarrow (Now) I want to change \rightarrow (Future Goal)

Quick Vocabulary Pair:

  • Illegal (Not allowed) \leftrightarrow Strict (Strong rules)

Vocabulary Learning

cheating (n.)
Acting dishonestly to win a game
Example:The player was caught cheating during the match.
management (n.)
The people who control or organize a business or sport
Example:The team has new management this year.
illegal (adj.)
Something that is against the law
Example:It is illegal to drive without a license.
betting (n.)
Risking money on the result of a game
Example:Sports betting is popular in many countries.
strict (adj.)
Following rules exactly and expecting others to do the same
Example:My teacher is very strict about homework.
honest (adj.)
Telling the truth and not stealing or cheating
Example:Please be honest and tell me what happened.
Practice A2 words in a crossword
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