J Batt is the New Sports Leader at University of Kentucky

J Batt 成為肯塔基大學的新任體育主管

Jun 17, 2026, 21:38
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Introduction

The University of Kentucky has a new leader for sports. His name is J Batt. He came from Michigan State University.

肯塔基大學有一位新任體育主管，名叫 J Batt，他來自密西根州立大學。

Main Body

J Batt has a contract for six years. It starts in July 2026 and ends in June 2032.

J Batt 簽署了一份為期六年的合約。合約於 2026 年 7 月開始，並於 2032 年 6 月結束。

He will get a lot of money. He earns $2.6 million in the first year. In the last year, he earns $3.35 million. This is one of the highest salaries in the country.

他將獲得高額報酬。第一年他的薪水為 260 萬美元，最後一年則為 335 萬美元。這是全美最高薪資水平之一。

Kentucky paid money to Michigan State University. This payment let J Batt leave his old job. Some people say the payment was $2.5 million. Others say it was $5 million.

肯塔基大學向密西根州立大學支付了一筆款項。這筆款項讓 J Batt 能夠離開原職。有人稱這筆款項為 250 萬美元，也有人說是 500 萬美元。

Conclusion

J Batt now works for the University of Kentucky. He has a very expensive contract.

J Batt 現在任職於肯塔基大學。他擁有一份非常昂貴的合約。

Vocabulary Learning

⏳ The Timeline Trick

To move from A1 to A2, you need to describe when things happen. Look at the dates in the text:

  • Starts →\rightarrow July 2026
  • Ends →\rightarrow June 2032

The Pattern: We use Starts in [Month/Year] and Ends in [Month/Year] to show a period of time.

💰 Talking About Money

In English, we use different words for money based on the situation.

  1. Salary = The money you get every year for your job.
  2. Payment = A one-time amount of money given to someone.

Example from text: "This is one of the highest salaries" →\rightarrow (His yearly pay is very big). "Kentucky paid money" →\rightarrow (A specific payment to change jobs).

📍 Simple Location Shifts

Notice how the text shows movement between two places:

Came from [Place A] →\rightarrow Works for [Place B]

  • Michigan State →\rightarrow University of Kentucky

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group or organization.
Example:The team leader helps everyone work together.
contract (n.)
A legal agreement between two people or groups.
Example:I signed a contract for my new job.
earns (v.)
To get money by working.
Example:She earns a good salary as a teacher.
salaries (n.)
The amount of money a person is paid every year for their job.
Example:Many companies are increasing their salaries this year.
payment (n.)
An amount of money given to someone.
Example:The monthly payment for the car is $200.
expensive (adj.)
Something that costs a lot of money.
Example:This new phone is very expensive.
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