Changes for the Green Bay Packers

綠灣包裝工隊的變動


Introduction

The Green Bay Packers are changing their rules and coaches. They want to make the team better.

綠灣包裝工隊正在修改規則並更換教練,他們希望讓球隊變得更強。

Main Body

Coach Matt LaFleur wants the players to work harder. He wants them to finish every play. This helps the team win more games.

總教練 Matt LaFleur 希望球員更加努力,希望他們能完成每一次進攻。這將有助於球隊贏得更多比賽。

Jonathan Gannon is the new defense coach. He is teaching the players new plans. Cam Achord is also a new coach. He helps players focus more.

Jonathan Gannon 是新的防守教練,他正在教導球員新的計劃。Cam Achord 也是一名新教練,他幫助球員更加專注。

General Manager Brian Gutekunst wants new players. Micah Parsons is hurt. The team wants to sign Arik Armstead. He is an old player and can help the young players.

總經理 Brian Gutekunst 想要新球員。由於 Micah Parsons 受傷,球隊希望簽下 Arik Armstead。他是一位資深球員,可以幫助年輕球員。

Conclusion

The Packers are using new coaches and new players. They want to play well next year.

包裝工隊目前正啟用新教練與新球員,希望明年能有更好的表現。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'WANT' Pattern

In the text, we see a very common way to talk about goals or needs.

Pattern: Person + wants + something / someone + to do something

Examples from the text:

  • Coach Matt LaFleur wants the players to work harder. \rightarrow (Goal: More effort)
  • The team wants to sign Arik Armstead. \rightarrow (Goal: New player)

Quick Tip for A2: Use "wants to" when the person is doing the action themselves. Use "wants [someone] to" when they want another person to do the work.

Comparison:

  1. I want to sleep. (Me)
  2. I want you to sleep. (You)

Vocabulary Learning

rules (n.)
Things that tell you what you must or must not do.
Example:The teacher has many rules in the classroom.
finish (v.)
To complete something or reach the end.
Example:I need to finish my homework before dinner.
defense (n.)
The part of a team that tries to stop the other team from scoring.
Example:A strong defense is important to win the game.
focus (v.)
To give all your attention to one thing.
Example:Please focus on the lesson and listen to the teacher.
sign (v.)
To write your name on a paper to agree to a contract.
Example:The player will sign the contract tomorrow.
Practice A2 words in a crossword