Baseball News: Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks

棒球新聞:芝加哥小熊隊與亞利桑那響尾蛇隊


Introduction

Two baseball teams have problems with their pitchers. They have different plans to fix these problems.

有兩支棒球隊的投手出現了問題,他們有不同的計畫來解決這些問題。

Main Body

The Chicago Cubs have two players, Matthew Boyd and Edward Cabrera. These players were hurt. Now they are healthy and can play again. This is good because the team does not need to buy new players.

芝加哥小熊隊有兩名球員,Matthew Boyd 和 Edward Cabrera。這些球員之前受傷了,現在已經康復並可以再次上場。這是好事,因為球隊不需要購買新球員。

Ben Brown is also a good player. He is playing well. These three players will help the Cubs win more games.

Ben Brown 也是一名優秀的球員,他的表現很好。這三名球員將幫助小熊隊贏得更多場次。

Arizona Diamondbacks have a big problem. Corbin Burnes is hurt. He cannot play until September. The team is sad about this.

亞利桑那響尾蛇隊面臨一個大問題。Corbin Burnes 受傷了,在九月之前都無法參賽。球隊對此感到很遺憾。

Brandon Pfaadt will now start more games to help the team. Also, the team wants to find a new hitter to help them score more points.

Brandon Pfaadt 現在將承擔更多先發場次以幫助球隊。此外,球隊希望尋找一名新的擊球手來幫助他們得分。

Conclusion

The Cubs use their old players to get strong. The Diamondbacks move players and look for a new hitter.

小熊隊利用舊有球員來強化實力,而響尾蛇隊則透過調整球員角色並尋找新擊球手。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The Magic of 'Can' and 'Cannot'

In this story, we see how to talk about ability (what is possible) using one simple word: Can.


1. When things are possible (+)

  • Healthy players \rightarrow can play
  • Good players \rightarrow can help

2. When things are impossible (-)

  • Hurt players \rightarrow cannot play

Quick Rule for A2: Regardless of who you are talking about (one person or many people), the word can never changes.

  • I can play.
  • He can play.
  • They can play.

Watch out! In the text, we see "cannot." In a normal conversation, people usually say "can't". They mean the exact same thing.

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
A group of people working together to achieve a common goal.
Example:The team worked hard to win the championship.
player (n.)
Someone who participates in a sport or game.
Example:The player scored a goal in the final minute.
good (adj.)
Having desirable qualities or being satisfactory.
Example:She did a good job on her homework.
help (v.)
To give support or assistance to someone.
Example:Can you help me carry these boxes?
win (v.)
To be victorious in a competition or contest.
Example:They will win if they play well.
game (n.)
An activity involving rules and competition.
Example:The children played a game of tag.
big (adj.)
Large in size or importance.
Example:She has a big smile.
new (adj.)
Not existing before; recently made or discovered.
Example:He bought a new car.
play (v.)
To engage in an activity for enjoyment.
Example:They play soccer every Sunday.
move (v.)
To change position or location.
Example:She will move to a new city next year.
Practice A2 words in a crossword