Water Breaks and Money in Soccer
足球賽中的飲水時間與金錢
Introduction
Soccer players now take water breaks during games. These breaks help the players, but they also help TV companies make a lot of money.
現在足球員在比賽期間會進行飲水休息。這些休息時間雖然對球員有幫助，但也讓電視公司賺了很多錢。
Main Body
TV companies sell ads during these water breaks. One company, Fox, made about $250 million from these ads. This is a new way to make money in soccer.
電視公司在這些飲水時間銷售廣告。其中一家公司 Fox 透過這些廣告賺了約 2.5 億美元。這是足球界賺錢的新方式。
Some leagues in Europe need more money. Leagues in France, Italy, and Spain might start these breaks to get more money from ads. The English Premier League does not want these breaks because fans may not like them.
歐洲的一些聯賽需要更多資金。法國、義大利和西班牙的聯賽可能會開始實行這些休息時間，以便從廣告中獲取更多資金。英超聯賽則不希望有這些休息時間，因為球迷可能不會喜歡。
In the USA, soccer leagues want to make more money too. The USA has a big influence on soccer now. They like these breaks because they can show more commercials.
在美國，足球聯賽也想賺更多錢。美國現在對足球有很大的影響力。他們喜歡這些休息時間，因為可以播放更多商業廣告。
Conclusion
Some big soccer groups say no to these breaks. But many leagues need money, so they might change their minds.
一些大型足球組織拒絕這些休息時間。但許多聯賽需要資金，因此他們可能會改變主意。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Want' vs 'Need' Switch
In this text, we see two very important words for A2 learners: Want and Need. They both talk about things we desire, but the feeling is different.
1. NEED (Strong/Necessary)
- Example: "Leagues in France... need more money."
- Meaning: If they don't get it, there is a big problem. It is a requirement.
2. WANT (Desire/Choice)
- Example: "The English Premier League does not want these breaks."
- Meaning: It is their preference. They have a choice.
Quick Pattern Guide:
- I need water I am thirsty (Emergency!)
- I want water I like the taste (Choice!)
Words to remember from the text:
- Money Cash/Dollars
- Influence Power to change things