The End of the English Football Season
Introduction
The Premier League season is almost over. Arsenal and Manchester City are fighting for the trophy. Many teams want to buy new players.
Main Body
Arsenal is in first place. They have two points more than Manchester City. Arsenal must win their last two games to win the league. Manchester City is playing better now. They spent a lot of money on new players. Liverpool and Chelsea are playing poorly this year. Manchester United is doing well again. They can play in the Champions League. However, one player, Matthijs de Ligt, has a bad back and cannot play. Many teams want new players. Bayern Munich wants Anthony Gordon from Newcastle. Barcelona wants Joao Pedro and Marcus Rashford.
Conclusion
The season ends with a big fight for the title. Teams will now buy players to be ready for next year.
Learning
⚡ The "Can / Cannot" Power-Up
In this text, we see how to talk about possibility and ability using two simple words. This is a key step for A2 English.
1. The Positive (Ability)
- "They can play in the Champions League."
- Rule: Subject + can + action word.
- Meaning: It is possible for them to do it.
2. The Negative (Impossible)
- "...cannot play."
- Rule: Subject + cannot + action word.
- Meaning: It is not possible because of a problem (like a bad back).
Quick Contrast Table
| Word | Meaning | Example from Text |
|---|---|---|
| Can | ✅ Yes | They can play They are allowed/able |
| Cannot | ❌ No | Cannot play He is injured |
Pro Tip: In daily speaking, people usually say "can't" instead of "cannot".