The Minnesota Vikings Choose a New Quarterback
明尼蘇達維京人隊選擇新四分衛
Introduction
The Minnesota Vikings have two players for one job. Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy want to be the main quarterback.
明尼蘇達維京人隊目前有兩名球員競爭同一個職位。Kyler Murray 與 J.J. McCarthy 都想成為主力四分衛。
Main Body
Coach Kevin O'Connell likes players with more experience. Kyler Murray is an older player. He has a one-year contract with the team.
總教練 Kevin O'Connell 較喜歡經驗較豐富的球員。Kyler Murray 是一名年長的球員，他與球隊簽署了一年合約。
J.J. McCarthy is a new player. He had a bad first year. He had two injuries to his leg and knee.
J.J. McCarthy 是一名新球員。他的第一年表現不佳，腿部與膝蓋曾兩次受傷。
Some people think the team needs a new defensive player named DaQuan Jones. But the team already has many players for that position.
有些人認為球隊需要一名名叫 DaQuan Jones 的新防守球員。但球隊在該位置已經有許多球員了。
Conclusion
The team will decide the main quarterback at the training camp in July. Kyler Murray is the favorite.
球隊將在七月的訓練營決定主力四分衛人選。Kyler Murray 是目前最熱門的人選。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Opposite' Trick
Look at how we describe the two players. We use simple words to show a contrast:
- Older (Kyler) New (J.J.)
How to use this for A2: When you describe people or things, use these pairs to make your English clearer:
- Old New
- Big Small
- Good Bad
From the text: "Kyler Murray is an older player." "J.J. McCarthy is a new player."
🛠️ 'Have' for Ownership
In this story, 'has' and 'had' tell us what the players possess (contracts or injuries):
- Has (Now): "He has a one-year contract."
- Had (Past): "He had two injuries."
Simple Rule: Use has for things happening right now. Use had for things that are finished.