The 2026 U.S. Women's Open: First Day

2026年美國女子公開賽：第一天

Jun 4, 2026, 22:31
USSports

Introduction

The first day of the 2026 U.S. Women's Open is finished. Nelly Korda and Gaby Lopez had very different days.

2026年美國女子公開賽的第一天已經結束。Nelly Korda 與 Gaby Lopez 經歷了截然不同的一天。

Main Body

Nelly Korda is the best player in the world. She had a bad day and scored 73. She had problems with her swing. She also had to change her shoes because they were not good.

Nelly Korda 是世界排名第一的球手。她今天表現不佳，僅得到73桿。她的揮桿出現了問題，且因為鞋子不合適而不得不更換。

Gaby Lopez had a great day. She scored 68. She played fewer games this year to rest her body. She also practiced a lot for this big game.

Gaby Lopez 表現出色。她得到了68桿。為了讓身體休息，她今年減少了參賽次數，並為這場大賽做了大量練習。

Lopez likes the grass at this club. The grass is like the grass in Mexico. She also talked to the workers and wore clothes from a brand called Marie Birdie.

Lopez 很喜歡這家球會的草皮。這裡的草皮與墨西哥的很像。她還與工作人員交談，並穿著 Marie Birdie 品牌的服裝。

Conclusion

Gaby Lopez is in a strong position. Nelly Korda needs to fix her mistakes.

Gaby Lopez 目前處於強勢地位。Nelly Korda 則需要修正她的錯誤。

Vocabulary Learning

🟢 The 'Opposite' Pattern

In this story, we see two people with very different results. To reach A2, you need to describe things using opposites.

Look at these pairs from the text:

  • Bad day →\rightarrow Great day
  • Problems →\rightarrow Strong position
  • Not good →\rightarrow Like the grass

🛠️ Simple Word Tool: "Also"

Notice how the writer adds more information. They don't just stop after one sentence; they use "also" to glue ideas together.

  • Example 1: She had problems. →\rightarrow She also had to change her shoes.
  • Example 2: She played fewer games. →\rightarrow She also practiced a lot.

Rule: Put "also" before the action word (verb) to add a second detail.

Vocabulary Learning

first (adj.)
earliest in time or order
Example:The first day of the year is January 1st.
day (n.)
a period of 24 hours
Example:I went to the park on a sunny day.
finished (adj.)
completed, no longer ongoing
Example:The homework is finished, so we can play.
player (n.)
someone who plays a sport
Example:He is a good basketball player.
world (n.)
the Earth or all people
Example:She wants to travel the world.
bad (adj.)
not good, poor
Example:The weather was bad, so we stayed indoors.
scored (v.)
earned points in a game
Example:He scored a goal in the soccer match.
swing (n.)
the motion of a golf club
Example:She practiced her swing every day.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:I need to change my shoes because they are old.
shoes (n.)
footwear
Example:He bought new shoes for the race.
good (adj.)
positive, desirable
Example:The meal was good and tasty.
great (adj.)
very good, excellent
Example:She did a great job on her project.
games (n.)
activities for fun or competition
Example:We played board games at the party.
rest (v.)
to relax or recover
Example:After the hike, she rested on a bench.
body (n.)
the human body
Example:He exercises to keep his body healthy.
practice (v.)
to repeat an activity to improve
Example:She practices piano every morning.
grass (n.)
green plant covering ground
Example:The grass in the park is soft.
club (n.)
a place for sports
Example:He joined a golf club to improve his swing.
workers (n.)
people who work
Example:The workers finished the building on time.
clothes (n.)
items worn on the body
Example:She bought new clothes for the summer.
brand (n.)
a name for a product
Example:The brand is known for quality shoes.
position (n.)
a place or status
Example:She holds a strong position in the team.
fix (v.)
to repair or correct
Example:He will fix the broken chair tomorrow.
mistakes (n.)
errors or wrong actions
Example:We learn from our mistakes.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→