NFL Teams Start Summer Practice

NFL 球隊開始夏季訓練


Introduction

Three NFL teams are starting their summer practice. These teams are the Titans, the Falcons, and the Chargers.

有三支 NFL 球隊開始了夏季訓練,分別是泰坦隊、獵鷹隊和充電者隊。

Main Body

The Tennessee Titans are careful with their players. Some players have small injuries. They do not practice a lot. The team also added new players and removed old players.

田納西泰坦隊對球員非常小心。部分球員有輕微傷勢,因此不會進行大量練習。球隊也增加了新球員並汰換了舊球員。

The Atlanta Falcons have some players coming back. James Pearce Jr. is back but he only does easy exercise. Michael Penix Jr. is still hurt. He cannot do big team drills.

亞特蘭大獵鷹隊有一些球員回歸。James Pearce Jr. 回來了,但他僅進行簡單的運動。Michael Penix Jr. 仍處於受傷狀態,無法參與大型的團隊訓練。

The Los Angeles Chargers are helping Justin Herbert. He is practicing his throwing and his feet. Some players are missing because they are sick. Two new players are playing very well.

洛杉磯充電者隊正在幫助 Justin Herbert。他正在練習投球動作與腳步。部分球員因病缺席。兩名新球員表現得非常出色。

Conclusion

These teams want their players to stay healthy for the next season.

這些球隊希望球員在下個賽季能保持健康。

Vocabulary Learning

🟢 The 'Who + Is/Are + Doing' Pattern

In this story, we see how to describe people and what is happening right now.

1. Singular (One person) \rightarrow is

  • "James Pearce Jr. is back"
  • "Michael Penix Jr. is still hurt"

2. Plural (Many people) \rightarrow are

  • "Three NFL teams are starting"
  • "Some players are missing"

💡 Simple Tip for A2: If you can replace the person with "He/She", use is. If you can replace them with "They", use are.

Quick Look: Action Words

  • Starting \rightarrow beginning something new
  • Practicing \rightarrow doing a skill again and again
  • Missing \rightarrow not here

Vocabulary Learning

careful (adj.)
To give a lot of attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
Example:Please be careful when you cross the street.
injuries (n.)
Physical harm to the body, like a broken bone or a cut.
Example:The football player has some leg injuries.
removed (v.)
To take something or someone away from a place.
Example:The teacher removed the old books from the shelf.
exercise (n.)
Physical activity to make the body strong and healthy.
Example:Walking every morning is a good exercise.
drills (n.)
Repeated training to learn a specific skill.
Example:The students do speaking drills in English class.
healthy (adj.)
Having good health; not sick.
Example:Eating fruit and vegetables helps you stay healthy.
Practice A2 words in a crossword