Lamar Jackson's Football Career
Lamar Jackson's Football Career
Lamar Jackson 的美式足球生涯
Introduction
Lamar Jackson plays football for the Baltimore Ravens. He talks about his work and his games.
Lamar Jackson 為巴爾的摩 an Ravens 隊效力。他分享了他的工作與比賽經驗。
Main Body
Lamar played at the University of Florida from 2015 to 2017. He was a great player and won a big trophy.
Lamar 在 2015 年至 2017 年就讀於佛羅里達大學。他是一名出色的球員，並贏得了一座大獎盃。
He joined the NFL in 2018. He won two MVP awards. He was the best player in the league for two years.
他在 2018 年加入 NFL。他贏得了兩次 MVP 獎項。他曾連續兩年成為聯盟中表現最佳的球員。
In 2025, Lamar had some injuries. He played 13 games. His team did not go to the playoffs. They won 8 games and lost 9 games.
在 2025 年，Lamar 遭遇了一些傷勢。他參加了 13 場比賽。他的球隊未能進入季後賽。他們贏了 8 場比賽，輸了 9 場比賽。
Lamar does not worry about the future. He wants to play well now. He also cares about his faith.
Lamar 並不擔心未來。他希望現在能有出色的表現。他也非常看重自己的信仰。
Conclusion
Lamar is getting ready for the 2026 season. His first game is on September 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Lamar 正在為 2026 年賽季做準備。他的第一場比賽將於 9 月 13 日對陣印第安那波利斯小馬。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 Time Travel with Verbs
In this text, we see two ways to talk about time. Let's look at how the words change.
The Past (Finished) When we talk about 2015, 2018, or 2025, the verbs change their shape:
- Play Played
- Win Won
- Is Was
- Do Did
The Present (Now/Always) When we talk about Lamar's feelings or his current job, we use the simple form:
- He plays
- He wants
- He cares
💡 Quick Tip: Notice that for "He," we add an -s to the action in the present (He plays), but in the past, we usually add -ed (He played).
Vocabulary Learning
The Career and Current Status of Quarterback Lamar Jackson
四分衛 Lamar Jackson 的職業生涯與現況
Introduction
Lamar Jackson, an experienced quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, has spoken about his professional position after a period of inconsistent performance.
巴爾的摩烏鴉隊的資深四分衛 Lamar Jackson，在經歷了一段表現不穩定的時期後，談到了他的職業定位。
Main Body
Jackson built his athletic foundation at the University of Florida from 2015 to 2017, where he won the Heisman Trophy. During his college years, he achieved impressive statistics, including 69 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns; notably, his passing record remains among the top ten in the program's history.
Jackson 在 2015 年至 2017 年間於佛羅里達大學奠定了其運動基礎，並在該校贏得海斯曼獎。在大學期間，他取得了令人印象深刻的數據，包括 69 次傳球觸地得分和 50 次衝球觸地得分；值得注意的是，他的傳球紀錄仍位居該校歷史前十名之列。
After joining the professional league as the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson won two MVP awards and was named to the First Team All-Pro for two consecutive seasons in 2023 and 2024. However, his performance declined during the 2025 season due to several injuries. In 13 games, he recorded 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, along with 349 rushing yards and two scores. Consequently, the Baltimore Ravens failed to make the playoffs, finishing the year with an 8-9 record.
在 2018 年 NFL 選秀會以總第 32 順位加入職業聯賽後，Jackson 贏得兩次 MVP 獎項，並在 2023 年和 2024 年連續兩個賽季入選全美第一隊。然而，由於多次受傷，他在 2025 年賽季的表現有所下滑。在 13 場比賽中，他記錄了 2,549 碼傳球碼數、21 次觸地得分和 7 次被截擊，以及 349 碼衝球碼數和 2 次觸地得分。因此，巴爾的摩烏鴉隊未能進入季後賽，全年戰績為 8 勝 9 負。
When discussing his professional legacy, Jackson emphasized that he is not currently concerned with how he will be remembered. He asserted that he will only think about his legacy when he considers retirement, whereas his current focus is on improving his immediate performance and prioritizing his faith.
在討論其職業生涯的傳承地位時，Jackson 強調他目前並不擔心自己將如何被後世銘記。他斷言只有在考慮退休時才會思考自己的傳承，而目前的重心在於提升即時表現並將信仰放在首位。
Conclusion
Jackson is now preparing for the 2026 regular season, which begins on September 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Jackson 目前正準備 2026 年的例行賽，賽事將於 9 月 13 日對陣印第安那波利斯小馬隊時開始。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of 'Connecting Words' (Conjunctions)
To move from A2 to B2, you must stop writing short, choppy sentences. A2 students say: "He played well. He got injured." A B2 student connects these ideas to show logic.
Look at these three 'Bridge Words' from the text:
1. Notably (Used to highlight a specific, impressive detail)
- Text example: "...notably, his passing record remains among the top ten..."
- B2 Tip: Use this instead of "Also" when you want to point out something special.
2. Consequently (Shows a direct result/effect)
- Text example: "Consequently, the Baltimore Ravens failed to make the playoffs..."
- B2 Tip: This is the professional version of "So." Use it to explain why something happened as a result of a previous action.
3. Whereas (Shows a direct contrast between two ideas)
- Text example: "...when he considers retirement, whereas his current focus is on improving..."
- B2 Tip: Instead of starting a new sentence with "But," use whereas to compare two different situations in one fluid motion.
🛠️ Vocabulary Shift: From 'Basic' to 'Precise'
Notice how the text avoids simple words. To reach B2, swap your A2 words for these Precise Verbs:
| A2 Word (Basic) | B2 Word (Precise) | Context in Article |
|---|---|---|
| Said | Asserted | He asserted that he will only think about legacy... |
| Started | Built his foundation | Jackson built his athletic foundation at University... |
| Important | Prioritizing | ...and prioritizing his faith. |
Pro Strategy: Don't just learn a word; learn how it changes the 'flavor' of the sentence. "Asserted" is stronger than "said"—it shows confidence and certainty.
Vocabulary Learning
Professional Trajectory and Current Status of Quarterback Lamar Jackson
四分衛 Lamar Jackson 的職業生涯軌跡與現狀
Introduction
Lamar Jackson, a veteran quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, has addressed his professional standing following a period of fluctuating performance.
巴爾的摩烏鴉隊的資深四分衛 Lamar Jackson，在經歷了一段起伏的表現後，正面對其目前的職業地位。
Main Body
The subject's athletic foundation was established during a tenure at the University of Florida from 2015 to 2017, where he secured the Heisman Trophy. This collegiate period was characterized by significant statistical output, specifically the accumulation of 69 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns, the former of which remains within the top ten of program records.
該球員在 2015 年至 2017 年就讀於佛羅里達大學期間奠定了運動基礎，並贏得了海斯曼獎 (Heisman Trophy)。這段大學時期的特點是擁有極高的統計數據，特別是累積了 69 次傳球達陣與 50 次衝球達陣，其中傳球達陣次數仍位居校史前十名。
Upon transitioning to the professional sphere as the 32nd overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson attained two league MVP awards and consecutive First Team All-Pro designations for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. However, the 2025 campaign exhibited a quantitative decline attributed to various physiological impairments. Over 13 appearances, the subject recorded 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, complemented by 349 rushing yards and two scores. This performance coincided with the Baltimore Ravens' failure to qualify for the postseason, concluding the year with an 8-9 record.
在 2018 年 NFL 選秀會被選為全場第 32 位而轉入職業領域後，Jackson 獲得了兩次聯盟 MVP 以及 2023 與 2024 賽季連續的全美最佳陣容第一隊 (First Team All-Pro) 稱號。然而，2025 年的賽季因多種生理損傷導致數據下滑。在 13 場出賽中，該球員記錄了 2,549 碼傳球碼數、21 次達陣與 7 次被截擊，並伴隨 349 碼衝球碼數與 2 次達陣。此表現導致巴爾的摩烏鴉隊未能晉級季後賽，年度成績為 8 勝 9 負。
Regarding the conceptualization of his professional legacy, Jackson has maintained a posture of indifference. He articulated that such reflections are deferred until the contemplation of retirement, asserting that his current operational focus remains the optimization of his immediate performance and the prioritization of his faith.
關於其職業生涯遺產的構思，Jackson 保持著一種淡然的態度。他表示此類反思將推遲至考慮退休時才進行，並強調他目前的運作焦點在於優化即時表現並將信仰放在首位。
Conclusion
Jackson is currently preparing for the 2026 regular season, which commences on September 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Jackson 目前正準備 2026 年的常規賽，將於 9 月 13 日對陣印第安那波利斯小馬隊時開賽。
Vocabulary Learning
The Art of Nominalization and the 'Clinical' Register
To move from B2 to C2, a student must master the transition from narrative English (which describes actions) to analytical English (which describes states and concepts). This text is a prime specimen of Extreme Nominalization—the process of turning verbs and adjectives into nouns to create an aura of objective, scholarly detachment.
✦ The Linguistic Pivot
Observe how the text avoids simple verbs of action in favor of complex noun phrases. This is not merely 'formal' writing; it is the construction of a clinical register.
| B2 Narrative Approach | C2 Analytical Nominalization | Linguistic Shift |
|---|---|---|
| He played for Florida... | ...during a tenure at the University of Florida | Action Period/Status |
| He had a lot of stats... | ...characterized by significant statistical output | Quantity Concept |
| He moved to the pros... | Upon transitioning to the professional sphere | Motion Phase Shift |
| He got hurt... | ...attributed to various physiological impairments | Event Condition |
✦ Deconstructing the 'C2 Posture'
Notice the phrasing: "maintained a posture of indifference."
A B2 student would write: "He said he doesn't care."
The C2 writer treats the emotion ("indifference") as a physical object or a strategic position ("posture"). By doing this, the writer distances themselves from the subject, transforming a personal feeling into a theoretical observation.
Key Takeaway for Mastery: To achieve C2 proficiency, stop describing what happened and start describing the phenomena that occurred. Replace active verbs with nouns derived from those verbs (e.g., reflect reflection, operate operational focus). This shifts the weight of the sentence from the agent (Jackson) to the concept (the trajectory).