Israel Folau Cannot Play for Wests Tigers

Israel Folau 無法為 Wests Tigers 球隊出賽


Introduction

Israel Folau wanted to play rugby again. He tried to join the Wests Tigers team. But some leaders stopped him.

Israel Folau 想要重返橄欖球賽場。他嘗試加入 Wests Tigers 球隊,但被一些領導層阻止了。

Main Body

Israel Folau and the coach liked the idea. But a leader named Wayne Pearce said no. He did not want Folau on the team. He thought people would be unhappy.

Israel Folau 和教練都認同這個想法。但一位名叫 Wayne Pearce 的領導者拒絕了。他不希望 Folau 加入球隊,因為他認為人們會感到不滿。

Folau had problems before. In 2019, he lost his job because of his social media posts. In 2021, another team did not want him. He says this is not fair. He says other players with crimes can play, but he cannot play because of his religion.

Folau 之前曾遇到問題。在 2019 年,他因為在社群媒體上的貼文而失去工作。在 2021 年,另一支球隊也不想要他。他表示這是不公平的,因為其他有犯罪記錄的球員可以出賽,而他卻因為宗教原因而不能出賽。

The Wests Tigers and the NRL did not give a long answer. The coach said the team will not sign Folau. He thinks there is too much noise from the news.

Wests Tigers 和 NRL 並未提供詳細的答覆。教練表示球隊將不會簽下 Folau,他認為新聞引起了太多爭議。

Conclusion

The Wests Tigers stopped the plan. Israel Folau will not play for them.

Wests Tigers 停止了這項計劃。Israel Folau 將不會為他們出賽。

Vocabulary Learning

🚫 The Power of "NOT"

In this story, we see a lot of things that are not happening. To reach A2, you must master how to say "no" using words.

How it works: Put did not or will not before the action word.

  • The leaders stopped him → He did not join the team.
  • The coach said no → The team will not sign him.

Spot the Pattern:

  • Past (Already happened): did not + action
    • Example: "He did not want Folau."
  • Future (Plan): will not + action
    • Example: "Folau will not play."

Quick Vocabulary Shift Instead of saying "No," use these A2-level phrases from the text:

  • Not fair (It is wrong)
  • Did not give an answer (They stayed silent)

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group or organization.
Example:The team leader tells everyone what to do.
unhappy (adj.)
Feeling sad or not satisfied.
Example:She was unhappy because she lost her keys.
fair (adj.)
Treating people in a way that is right or equal.
Example:It is not fair that only one person gets a prize.
crime (n.)
An action that is against the law.
Example:Stealing a car is a serious crime.
religion (n.)
A system of faith and worship.
Example:People of different religions often pray in different ways.
sign (v.)
To write your name on a document to make it official.
Example:The player will sign the contract tomorrow.
Practice A2 words in a crossword