Water Breaks at the 2026 World Cup
2026年世界盃的飲水時間
Introduction
FIFA has new rules for the 2026 World Cup. Players must take three-minute water breaks. Some people like this, but many people are angry.
FIFA 為 2026 年世界盃制定了新規則。球員必須進行三分鐘的飲水休息。有些人認同這樣做，但許多人感到憤怒。
Main Body
FIFA says players need water because the weather is hot. But players take breaks in every game, even when it is cold. Some coaches say these breaks stop the game and change the sport.
FIFA 表示球員需要飲水是因為天氣炎熱。但球員在每場比賽中都會休息，即使天氣寒冷也是如此。有些教練表示，這些休息時間會中斷比賽，並改變這項運動的性質。
TV companies make a lot of money from these breaks. They show many advertisements. One company, Fox Sports, may make 250 million dollars. Other companies make more money too.
電視公司從這些休息時間中獲利匪淺。他們播放大量廣告。其中一家公司 Fox Sports 可能會賺進 2.5 億美元。其他公司也同樣賺到了更多錢。
Fans do not like the breaks. They shout at the games. They think the game is too much like American sports. However, some coaches use the time to talk to their players.
球迷不喜歡這些休息時間。他們在比賽中大聲抗議。他們認為比賽變得太像美國體育項目。然而，有些教練會利用這段時間與球員溝通。
Conclusion
FIFA says the breaks help players. But the breaks make money and make fans unhappy.
FIFA 表示休息時間對球員有幫助，但實際上卻是為了賺錢並讓球迷感到不快。
Vocabulary Learning
The Power of "BUT"
In this story, we see a pattern: Opinion A BUT Opinion B. This is the fastest way to move from A1 to A2 because it lets you argue a point.
How it works: Use "But" to show a change or a problem.
- FIFA says players need water... But players take breaks in every game.
- Some people like this... But many people are angry.
Daily Use Patterns:
- I like coffee, but it is expensive.
- The weather is hot, but I love the rain.
- He is a good player, but he is tired.
Money Words Look at how the text describes money. It doesn't use hard words; it uses simple action verbs:
- Make money (Earn/Profit)
- Show advertisements (Sell space)
Example: "TV companies make a lot of money."