Jeremy Doku: Football or Family?

Jeremy Doku:足球還是家庭?


Introduction

Jeremy Doku plays for Belgium and Manchester City. He wants to be with his wife when their first baby is born. This may happen during the 2026 World Cup.

Jeremy Doku 為比利時國家隊與曼城足球俱樂部效力。他希望在第一個孩子出生時陪伴妻子,而這可能會在 2026 年世界盃期間發生。

Main Body

The baby will arrive in July. This is the same time as the big games in the World Cup. Doku wants to see his baby. He thinks the Belgian football team will help him.

孩子將於七月出生。這正好與世界盃的大賽時間重疊。Doku 想要見到他的孩子,他認為比利時足球隊會支持他。

Some people are angry. A reporter said Doku must play in the World Cup. Later, the reporter said sorry. Other people say family is more important than football.

有些人感到憤怒。一名記者表示 Doku 必須參加世界盃。隨後,該記者表示道歉。而其他人則認為,家庭比足球更重要。

Belgium played Egypt and the score was 1-1. Doku did not play against Iran. He was not with his family. He was sick for two weeks.

比利時與埃及的比賽比分為 1-1。Doku 在對陣伊朗的比賽中沒有出賽。他當時並非與家人在一起,而是生病了兩週。

Conclusion

Doku is resting now. He will play in the next games if Belgium wins and if his baby is not born yet.

Doku 目前正在休息。如果比利時獲勝且孩子尚未出生,他將在接下來的比賽中出賽。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 Talking about the Future

In the text, we see the word will. We use this when we talk about things that happen later.

Examples from the story:

  • The baby \rightarrow will arrive in July.
  • He \rightarrow will play in the next games.

🛠️ How to use it

It is very simple. Just put will before the action word:

Person+will+action\text{Person} + \text{will} + \text{action}

  • I will go home.
  • She will help me.
  • They will win.

⚠️ The "Not" Version

To say something is not going to happen, use will not:

  • He will not play (meaning: he is staying home).

Vocabulary Learning

arrive (v.)
To reach a place or to be born
Example:The train will arrive at the station at 5 PM.
reporter (n.)
A person who writes or tells news stories
Example:The reporter asked the player many questions.
angry (adj.)
Feeling strong dislike or annoyance
Example:My boss was angry because I was late.
score (n.)
The number of points in a game
Example:The final score of the match was 2-0.
resting (v.)
Relaxing or sleeping to get energy back
Example:He is resting in bed because he is tired.
Practice A2 words in a crossword