J Batt Moves to the University of Kentucky
J Batt 轉任肯塔基大學
Introduction
J Batt stopped his job at Michigan State University. Now he has a new job at the University of Kentucky.
J Batt 已離開密西根州立大學，目前他在肯塔基大學擁有一份新工作。
Main Body
The University of Kentucky paid money to Michigan State University. They paid 3.95 million dollars to let J Batt leave.
肯塔基大學向密西根州立大學支付了費用。他們支付了 395 萬美元以讓 J Batt 離職。
J Batt did good work at Michigan State. He hired a football coach. He also got a gift of 400 million dollars for the school.
J Batt 在密西根州立大學表現優異。他聘請了一名美式足球教練，並為學校爭取到 4 億美元的捐贈。
Now J Batt has a six-year contract at Kentucky. He will earn 3 million dollars every year. Also, the old director at Kentucky, Mitch Barnhart, will retire and get 3.2 million dollars.
現在 J Batt 與肯塔基大學簽署了為期六年的合約。他每年將領到 300 萬美元。此外，肯塔基大學的前任總監 Mitch Barnhart 將退休並領取 320 萬美元。
Conclusion
J Batt starts his new job on July 28. Michigan State University needs to find a new director.
J Batt 將於 7 月 28 日開始新工作。密西根州立大學需要尋找一位新總監。
Vocabulary Learning
Money Words & Actions
In this story, we see how people talk about money using simple verbs. To reach A2, you need to know these three basic 'money' actions:
1. Pay (The Action)
- Example: "Kentucky paid money."
- Meaning: To give money for a service or a person.
2. Earn (The Result)
- Example: "He will earn 3 million dollars."
- Meaning: To get money because you work.
3. Get (The Receive)
- Example: "He also got a gift."
- Meaning: To receive something (money or a present).
Quick Look: Past vs. Future
Notice how the time changes the word:
- Paid (Happened already) → Kentucky paid.
- Will earn (Happens later) → He will earn.
Simple Pattern: Person Action Amount (J Batt earns 3 million)