Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal Team
C. 羅納度與葡萄牙隊
Introduction
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play in the 2026 World Cup. Some people think he is still a great player. Other people think he is too old.
C. 羅納度希望參加 2026 年世界盃。有些人認為他仍然是一名偉大的球員，而有些人則認為他年事已高。
Main Body
Ronaldo started playing for Portugal in 2003. He scored 143 goals for his country. This is a big record. Some people say he only cares about himself now. They think he should not start the games.
羅納度於 2003 年開始代表葡萄牙隊出賽。他為國家隊攻入 143 球，這是一項巨大的紀錄。有些人說他現在只關心自己，認為他不應該在比賽中首發。
His coach, Roberto Martinez, disagrees. He says Ronaldo still scores many goals. Another player, Diogo Dalot, says Ronaldo works very hard. He helps young players learn how to be professional.
他的教練 Roberto Martinez 並不同意。他說羅納度仍然能攻入許多球。另一名球員 Diogo Dalot 則表示羅納度非常努力，他幫助年輕球員學習如何展現專業精神。
The football federation works with Ronaldo's company. This company helps players recover. The federation says this is okay. They also have a lot of money for the future, even after Ronaldo stops playing.
足球協會與羅納度的公司有合作，該公司專門幫助球員恢復體能。協會表示這樣做是可以接受的。他們也為未來準備了大量資金，即便在羅納度停止比賽之後依然如此。
Conclusion
Ronaldo is still the most important player. He will play his last World Cup starting on June 17 against DR Congo.
羅納度依然是最重要的球員。他將在 6 月 17 日對陣剛果民主共和國的比賽中，參加他最後一次世界盃。
Vocabulary Learning
The Magic of "Some" and "Other"
In the text, we see a pattern used to show two different opinions. This is a great way to move from A1 to A2 English because it helps you compare ideas.
The Pattern:
Some people think... Other people think...
How it works in the story:
- Group A: Some people think he is a great player.
- Group B: Other people think he is too old.
Word Power: The "Action" Words
Look at how these words describe work and success. They are simple but strong:
- Scores (getting a point in a game)
- Works hard (putting in a lot of effort)
- Helps (making things easier for someone else)
Example Flow: