New Rules for College Sports

大學體育新規則


Introduction

Some leaders in college sports are talking about a new law. This law is called the Protect College Sports Act.

一些大學體育領袖正在討論一項新法律,這項法律被稱為《保護大學體育法》。

Main Body

Two groups, the Big 12 and ACC, like the new law. Two other groups, the SEC and Big Ten, are not sure. They want to read the law more carefully first.

兩個組織,Big 12 和 ACC,支持這項新法律。另外兩個組織,SEC 和 Big Ten,則不確定,他們希望先更仔細地閱讀法律內容。

These leaders are talking to Senator Ted Cruz. They have problems with rules about money and TV. They do not want to share their TV money with other groups.

這些領袖正在與參議員 Ted Cruz 進行溝通。他們對金錢和電視轉播的規則存有異議,不希望與其他組織分享電視轉播收入。

Some people want a 'super league' with 30 top teams. They think this will make more money. But Greg Sankey from the SEC says this is not true. He says the groups do not agree on the rules.

有些人希望建立一個擁有 30 支頂尖球隊的「超級聯賽」,認為這樣能賺更多錢。但 SEC 的 Greg Sankey 表示這並不正確,他認為各組織在規則上尚未達成共識。

Conclusion

College sports are changing. The new law depends on how the groups agree on money and rules.

大學體育正在改變。新法律能否實施,取決於各組織如何就金錢和規則達成共識。

Vocabulary Learning

🟢 The "Not Sure" Pattern

In the text, some groups "are not sure." This is a perfect A2 phrase for when you don't have a clear 'yes' or 'no' answer.

How to use it: Subject + be (am/is/are) + not sure.

Examples from the text & life:

  • The SEC \rightarrow is not sure.
  • The Big Ten \rightarrow is not sure.
  • I \rightarrow am not sure about the price.

💰 Money Words

Notice how the text uses "make money" and "share money."

  • Make money \rightarrow To earn or get profit.
  • Share money \rightarrow To give some of your money to others.

Quick Tip: Use "make" for money, not "do." ❌ Do money \rightarrowMake money

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group or organization.
Example:The team leader tells everyone what to do.
law (n.)
A set of official rules that everyone in a country must follow.
Example:It is against the law to steal.
carefully (adv.)
Giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not make a mistake.
Example:Please read the instructions carefully.
share (v.)
To give a part of something to another person.
Example:I like to share my snacks with my friends.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion as someone else.
Example:I agree with you that this movie is great.
depends (v.)
To be decided by something or someone else.
Example:Our picnic depends on the weather.
Practice A2 words in a crossword