Preparing Toronto and Atlanta for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
多倫多與亞特蘭大準備迎接 2026 年 FIFA 世界盃
Introduction
Toronto and Atlanta are finishing their infrastructure and hotel plans for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, making sure the cities can handle these massive sporting events.
多倫多與亞特蘭大目前正在完成基礎設施與酒店計劃，以準備迎接即將到來的 FIFA 世界盃，確保兩座城市能夠應對如此大規模的體育盛事。
Main Body
In Toronto, the main focus is on Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), which has been updated to meet FIFA's strict requirements. The city has added 17,000 temporary seats to bring the total capacity to 45,000 and installed advanced cameras for global TV broadcasts. Don Hardman, FIFA’s executive director, emphasized that the grass pitch has not been used since May 12 to keep it in perfect condition. Furthermore, the city tested its crowd management and walking routes during a recent match with Inter Miami to ensure everything runs smoothly.
在多倫多，主要焦點在於多倫多體育場（BMO Field），該場館已完成更新以符合 FIFA 的嚴格要求。市政府增加了 17,000 個臨時座位，使總容量達到 45,000 人，並安裝了先進的攝影機以供全球電視轉播。FIFA 執行總監 Don Hardman 強調，草坪自 5 月 12 日以來未經使用，以保持在最佳狀態。此外，市政府在近期與邁亞密國際（Inter Miami）的比賽中測試了人群管理與步行路線，以確保一切運行順暢。
To support the visitors, Toronto has created special hotel packages at the Four Seasons and Sheraton Centre, and introduced a digital 'Global Passport' to help tourists find their way. The city is also promoting its diverse food scene through guided tours. Additionally, the FIFA Fan Festival™ will be held at The Bentway and Fort York National Historic Site, where it is expected to welcome about 20,000 people every day.
為了支援遊客，多倫多在四季酒店（Four Seasons）與謝拉頓中心酒店（Sheraton Centre）推出了特別酒店套票，並推出了數位「全球通行證」幫助遊客導航。市政府也透過導覽之旅推廣其多元的美食文化。此外，FIFA 球迷節™ 將在 The Bentway 與 Fort York 國家歷史遺址舉行，預計每日將接待約 20,000 人。
Meanwhile, Atlanta is preparing Centennial Olympic Park to be its official Fan Fest location. Joe Bocherer from the Georgia World Congress Center asserted that these preparations, which have taken three years, are as large as those for the 1996 Olympic Games. The venue will feature live music and celebrity guests for 18 days, with a limit of 15,000 visitors per day. So far, 150,000 tickets have been reserved, mostly by local residents.
與此同時，亞特蘭大正準備將百年奧林匹克公園（Centennial Olympic Park）設為官方球迷節地點。喬治亞世界會議中心的 Joe Bocherer 斷言，這些籌備工作已歷時三年，規模與 1996 年奧運會相當。該場館將在 18 天內提供現場音樂與名人嘉賓，每日限額 15,000 名遊客。目前已有 150,000 張門票被預訂，其中大部分為當地居民。
Conclusion
Both cities are now almost ready, with the final technical checks and venue openings planned for mid-June.
兩座城市目前幾乎準備就緒，最終的技術檢查與場地開放計劃將於 6 月中旬進行。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Precision' Upgrade: Moving Beyond 'Say' and 'Do'
At the A2 level, we often use basic verbs like say, do, or make. To reach B2, you need Specific Reporting Verbs. These words don't just tell us what happened; they tell us the intention behind the words.
🔍 Analysis from the text
Look at how the article describes people speaking. Instead of saying "Don Hardman said...", the author uses:
- Emphasized Used when someone wants to make a point very clear or strong.
- Example: "Don Hardman emphasized that the grass pitch has not been used..."
- Asserted Used when someone states a fact with confidence and authority.
- Example: "Joe Bocherer... asserted that these preparations... are as large as those for the 1996 Olympic Games."
🛠️ The B2 Formula: Logic & Flow
B2 speakers don't just list facts; they connect them using Advanced Transition Markers. Notice these three from the text:
- Furthermore (A2: And) Use this to add a heavy, important piece of new information.
- Meanwhile (A2: At the same time) Use this to jump from one location (Toronto) to another (Atlanta) without losing the reader.
- Additionally (A2: Also) Use this to list extra features or services.
💡 Pro-Tip for Fluency
Stop saying: "The city is big and it has hotels and the manager said it is ready."
Try this B2 structure: "The city is expansive; furthermore, it offers luxury hotels. The manager asserted that the venue is fully prepared."