Regional Sports Polls Launched Across Several US Areas
美國多個地區展開區域體育投票
Introduction
Several media companies and healthcare sponsors have started public voting processes to find the best high school athletes and the most important sporting achievements in three different regions.
數家媒體公司與醫療贊助商已啟動公開投票程序，旨在三個不同地區選出最優秀的高中運動員及最重要的體育成就。
Main Body
In the Lower Hudson Valley, the USA TODAY Network and White Plains Hospital have created a poll to find the greatest wrestler in the history of Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties. This is part of a larger project to identify 250 important American sports figures. There are eleven candidates, including state champions like Realbuto and Powell, as well as NCAA All-Americans like Collins and Hirsch. The list includes both legendary figures from the past and current athletes like Duke, who still competes internationally.
在下哈德遜谷 (Lower Hudson Valley)，USA TODAY 網絡與白 plains 醫院發起了一項投票，旨在選出威斯特徹斯特郡 (Westchester)、羅克蘭郡 (Rockland) 及普特南郡 (Putnam) 歷史上最強的摔跤選手。這是更大計劃的一部分，旨在確定 250 位重要的美國體育人物。目前共有 11 位候選人，包括 Realbuto 和 Powell 等州冠軍，以及 Collins 和 Hirsch 等 NCAA 全美最佳運動員。名單中既包含過去的傳奇人物，也包含如 Duke 等仍參與國際競賽的現役運動員。
At the same time, the Greater Lansing region is looking back at the 2025-26 school year to decide the most significant athletic event. Candidates include the first state championship for the Fowler Eagles and the DeWitt Panthers' title win, which was helped by Trav Moore. Other options include the Shamrocks' Division 2 victory and KJ Torbert, who won the Mr. Basketball award. Furthermore, the poll includes baseball and softball successes, such as the Mason Bulldogs' victory in the Diamond Classic and the repeat championship won by Lansing Catholic.
與此同時，大蘭辛 (Greater Lansing) 地區正回顧 2025-26 學年，以決定最重大的體育事件。候選項目包括 Fowler Eagles 首次獲得的州冠軍，以及在 Trav Moore 幫助下奪冠的 DeWitt Panthers。其他選項包括 Shamrocks 在第二分區 (Division 2) 的勝利，以及獲得「籃球先生」獎項的 KJ Torbert。此外，投票還包括棒球和壘球的成就，例如 Mason Bulldogs 在 Diamond Classic 的勝利，以及 Lansing Catholic 的再次奪冠。
Finally, a third poll has been launched in the Shore Conference to find the top rising senior for the 2026 field hockey season. This project is sponsored by Alliance Orthopedics. Unlike the polls in Michigan, which have stricter rules, this voting process allows people to vote as many times as they want.
最後，第三項投票在海岸會議 (Shore Conference) 展開，旨在選出 2026 年場地曲棍球賽季最頂尖的高三升級生。此項目由 Alliance Orthopedics 贊助。與密西根州那些規則較嚴格的投票不同，此次投票程序允許民眾不限次數地投票。
Conclusion
These three projects show a coordinated effort to measure regional athletic success through public opinion and historical records.
這三個項目顯示出，相關單位正透過公眾意見與歷史記錄，協同努力衡量區域體育的成功程度。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 From 'Basic' to 'Sophisticated': The Power of the Passive Voice
At the A2 level, you usually say: "Media companies started public voting." (Subject Action Object). This is fine, but to reach B2, you need to shift the focus to the action or the result, even if you don't know who did it. This is called the Passive Voice.
🔍 Spotting it in the Text
Look at these phrases from the article:
- "Regional Sports Polls Launched..."
- "...a third poll has been launched..."
- "...this project is sponsored by Alliance Orthopedics."
In the last example, the project isn't "doing" anything; it is receiving the sponsorship. This is a classic B2 move: prioritizing the object over the person.
🛠️ How to Build It
To move from A2 to B2, stop using only "Subject + Verb." Use this formula: [Object/Topic] + [To Be] + [Past Participle (V3)]
| A2 (Active/Simple) | B2 (Passive/Professional) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| People vote for athletes. | Athletes are voted for. | Focuses on the athletes. |
| The hospital created a poll. | A poll was created. | The poll is more important than the hospital. |
| They identify 250 figures. | 250 figures are identified. | Sounds like a formal report. |
💡 Pro Tip for Fluency
Use the passive voice when you want to sound more objective or academic. Instead of saying "I think this is a great idea," try "This idea is considered to be effective." This subtle change in structure is exactly what examiners look for when moving a student from an elementary to an upper-intermediate level.