NFL Teams Finish Spring Practice

NFL 球隊完成春季練習


Introduction

The Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens finished their spring practice. Now, the players must work alone until July.

芝加哥熊隊與巴爾的摩烏鴉隊已完成春季練習。現在球員必須單獨訓練直到七月。

Main Body

Coach Ben Johnson wants the Chicago Bears to play simple football. He wants the team to do the basics well. The team has a new player, Sam Roush. He is a tight end. The defense also wants to focus on simple and correct moves.

教練 Ben Johnson 希望芝加哥熊隊能打簡單的美式足球。他希望球隊能將基本功做好。球隊有一名新球員 Sam Roush,他是一名近端接球員。防守端也希望專注於簡單且正確的動作。

In Baltimore, Coach Jesse Minter tells players to be responsible. He says players must take care of their own bodies. He talks about old players like Derrick Henry. These players work hard every day.

在巴爾的摩,教練 Jesse Minter 要求球員要負責任。他說球員必須照顧好自己的身體。他談到了像 Derrick Henry 這樣的資深球員,這些球員每天都非常努力。

The Ravens want players to stay strong. They do not want players to lose skill. The players must train hard for five weeks.

烏鴉隊希望球員保持強壯,不希望球員喪失技巧。球員必須在五週內努力訓練。

Conclusion

The teams are not practicing together now. Players must get ready for the next camp in July.

球隊目前並非共同練習。球員必須為七月的下一次集訓做好準備。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Must' Power-Word

In this text, we see a word used to show that something is necessary (not a choice): MUST.

How it works: Person \rightarrow must \rightarrow action

Examples from the story:

  • Players \rightarrow must \rightarrow work alone.
  • Players \rightarrow must \rightarrow take care of their bodies.
  • Players \rightarrow must \rightarrow train hard.

Quick Rule for A2 Learners: Don't add "to" after must.

Incorrect: Players must to work. ✅ Correct: Players must work.

Common Pairs:

  • Must work \rightarrow Required job
  • Must train \rightarrow Required exercise
  • Must stay \rightarrow Required location

Vocabulary Learning

practice (n.)
Doing an activity many times to become better at it.
Example:The football team has soccer practice every Tuesday.
basics (n.)
The simplest and most important facts or skills.
Example:You must learn the basics of English before writing a story.
defense (n.)
The players who try to stop the other team from scoring.
Example:The defense worked hard to stop the ball.
focus (v.)
To give all your attention to one thing.
Example:Please focus on your homework and do not talk.
responsible (adj.)
Having the duty to take care of something or someone.
Example:She is responsible for cleaning the kitchen.
skill (n.)
The ability to do something well because you have practiced it.
Example:Cooking is a very useful skill to have.
train (v.)
To exercise or learn skills for a sport or job.
Example:The athletes train every morning at the gym.
Practice A2 words in a crossword