New Golf Ball Rules Start in 2030
2030年起實施高爾夫球新規則
Introduction
Two big golf groups, the R&A and USGA, will change the rules for golf balls in 2030.
兩個高爾夫球大組織 R&A 與 USGA 將於 2030 年更改高爾夫球規則。
Main Body
The groups want golf balls to fly shorter distances. They talked to the professional tours. Now, all players will use the new balls in January 2030.
這些組織希望高爾夫球的飛行距離縮短。他們與職業巡迴賽進行了討論。現在，所有球員將於 2030 年 1 月起使用新球。
Some people are worried. They think the new balls are still too long. The groups want to find a better way to make the balls shorter.
有些人感到擔心。他們認為新球的飛行距離仍然太長。這些組織希望找到更好的方法來縮短球的飛行距離。
Modern players hit the ball very far. This is a problem for old golf courses. The courses must become bigger. This costs a lot of money and hurts nature.
現代球員的擊球距離非常遠。這對舊的高爾夫球場來說是一個問題。球場必須擴大，這耗資巨大且會損害自然環境。
Conclusion
The groups are looking for new rules. The final changes will happen in 2030.
這些組織正在尋找新規則，最終的變更是將於 2030 年實施。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 The Future Word: WILL
When we talk about things that happen later (like the year 2030), we use will. It is a simple way to predict the future.
Patterns from the text:
- Groups → will change the rules.
- Players → will use the new balls.
How to use it: [Person/Group] + will + [Action]
Easy Examples:
- I will study English.
- It will rain tomorrow.
- He will play golf.
⚖️ Opposite Ideas (Comparisons)
To reach A2, you need to describe things as 'more' or 'less'. Look at these words from the story:
- Shorter (Not long) The balls fly shorter distances.
- Bigger (Not small) Courses must become bigger.
Quick Tip: Add -er to the end of short words to compare two things.