US Leaders Ask About Caitlin Clark

美國領導人詢問關於 Caitlin Clark 的情況


Introduction

Some US government leaders want to know why other players hit Caitlin Clark so hard in the WNBA.

部分美國政府領導人想知道,為什麼其他球員在 WNBA 中如此激烈地對抗 Caitlin Clark。

Main Body

Eleven leaders wrote a letter to the WNBA boss. They say players hit Clark in the eye and throat. They think this is not normal for a game. They want the government to check if this is unfair.

11 位領導人寫信給 WNBA 負責人。他們表示有球員撞擊到 Clark 的眼睛和喉嚨。他們認為這在比賽中並不正常。他們希望政府調查這是否不公平。

The WNBA boss did not give a formal answer. The Indiana Fever team says they want all players to be safe. Some people think Clark is the best player. Other players do not agree.

WNBA 負責人尚未給出正式答覆。印第安納狂熱隊表示,他們希望所有球員都能確保安全。有些人認為 Clark 是最強的球員,但其他球員並不認同。

The Indiana Fever team is doing well. They won four games when Clark did not play. But the team says Clark is still very important for them.

印第安納狂熱隊表現良好。在 Clark 沒有上場時,他們贏了四場比賽。但球隊表示 Clark 對他們來說仍然非常重要。

Conclusion

The WNBA is growing fast. Now, the league must make sure all players are safe.

WNBA 成長迅速。現在,聯盟必須確保所有球員的安全。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Word Power: 'SAY' vs 'THINK'

In the story, people have different ideas. We use two main words to show this:

1. SAY \rightarrow used for words that come out of the mouth.

  • "They say players hit Clark."
  • (This is a fact about what they spoke).

2. THINK \rightarrow used for ideas inside the head.

  • "They think this is not normal."
  • "Some people think Clark is the best."
  • (This is an opinion).

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To reach A2, you can connect these ideas using BUT. It shows a change in direction.

  • The team won \rightarrow BUT \rightarrow Clark is still important.

Quick Guide:

  • Fact \rightarrow Say
  • Opinion \rightarrow Think
  • Contrast \rightarrow But

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group or country.
Example:The team leader helps everyone work together.
government (n.)
The group of people who rule a country.
Example:The government makes new laws for the city.
formal (adj.)
Following official rules or a serious style.
Example:He wore a formal suit to the meeting.
unfair (adj.)
Not right or not equal for everyone.
Example:It is unfair that only one person gets a prize.
important (adj.)
Something that has a big effect or great value.
Example:Drinking water is important for your health.
Practice A2 words in a crossword