Jun 21, 2026, 18:41

Voting for Best High School Lacrosse Players

投票選出最佳高中長曲棍球選手

Introduction

Two news companies want to find the best high school boys lacrosse players in Indiana and Florida.

兩家新聞公司希望在印第安納州和佛羅里達州選出最佳的高中男子長曲棍球選手。

Main Body

In Indiana, the IndyStar has a vote. People can vote until June 26. Gavin Soucie and Trigg Lee are on the list because they played very well.

在印第安納州，IndyStar 正在進行投票。民眾可以投票至 6 月 26 日。Gavin Soucie 和 Trigg Lee 因為表現優異而入選名單。

In Florida, the Times-Union has a vote for the Jacksonville area. This vote ends on June 24.

在佛羅里達州，Times-Union 針對傑克遜維爾地區進行投票。此次投票將於 6 月 24 日結束。

This Florida vote is different from the official awards. The news company chooses the official awards later in June.

這次佛羅里達州的投票與官方獎項不同。該新聞公司將在 6 月下旬選出官方獎項。

Conclusion

People can vote for these players until the dates in June.

民眾可以在 6 月的指定日期前為這些選手投票。

Vocabulary Learning

📅 Time Words: 'Until'

In this text, we see the word until used many times.

What does it mean? It tells us when a situation stops.

Vote until June 26 $\rightarrow$ Stop voting on June 26.
Ends on June 24 $\rightarrow$ The finish line is June 24.

📍 Names & Places

Look at how the text connects people to places:

Indiana $\rightarrow$ IndyStar $\rightarrow$ Gavin and Trigg
Florida $\rightarrow$ Times-Union $\rightarrow$ Jacksonville

A2 Tip: When talking about a city or state, use in.

I live in Florida.
The game is in Indiana.

Vocabulary Learning

vote (v.)

To choose someone or something in an election

Example:I want to vote for my favorite player.

different (adj.)

Not the same

Example:My car is different from your car.

official (adj.)

Something that is approved by a group in power

Example:The official results of the game are now ready.

award (n.)

A prize given to someone for doing something well

Example:She won an award for the best student in class.

Public Voting for High School Lacrosse Players in Indiana and Florida

印第安納州與佛羅里達州高中lacrosse選手公開投票

Introduction

Two regional news organizations have started public polls to find the best high school boys lacrosse players in their areas.

兩家地區新聞機構已開始進行公開投票，以選出其區域內最優秀的高中男子lacrosse選手。

Main Body

In Indiana, the IndyStar has created a poll to choose the Player of the Year, which closes at noon on June 26. The list of candidates includes players with impressive statistics. For example, Gavin Soucie from Guerin Catholic scored the most points and goals in the state, while Trigg Lee from Cathedral collected the most ground balls. Additionally, players from Culver and Carmel are strong candidates because their teams reached the Class 2A state championship game.

在印第安納州，IndyStar 舉辦了一項年度最佳球員投票，將於 6 月 26 日中午截止。候選名單包含多位數據表現優異的球員。例如，來自 Guerin Catholic 的 Gavin Soucie 在全州獲得最高得分與進球數，而來自 Cathedral 的 Trigg Lee 則獲得最多地滾球（ground balls）。此外，由於 Culver 和 Carmel 的球隊進入了 2A 組州冠軍賽，該校球員也是強有力的候選人。

Similarly, the Times-Union has started a voting process for the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida region after the 2026 season. This poll will end at 10 a.m. on June 24. However, the newspaper emphasized that this public vote is different from the official All-First Coast awards. While the public chooses the poll winner, the official awards are decided by the newspaper and will be announced in late June.

同樣地，Times-Union 在 2026 年賽季後，為傑克遜維爾與佛羅里達東北部地區啟動了投票程序。此次投票將於 6 月 24 日上午 10 點結束。然而，該報強調，此次公開投票與官方的 All-First Coast 獎項有所不同。雖然大眾可選出投票獲勝者，但官方獎項將由報社決定，並於 6 月下旬公布。

Conclusion

People can participate in these sports polls until the deadlines in June.

民眾可以在 6 月截止日期前參加這些體育投票。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 Moving Beyond "And": The Power of Transition Words

At the A2 level, you probably connect your ideas using and, but, and because. To reach B2, you need to use Connectors that guide the reader through your logic more professionally.

Look at these specific shifts from the text:

1. Adding More Information Instead of saying "and" repeatedly, the text uses:

*"Additionally, players from Culver and Carmel are strong candidates..."

B2 Tip: Use Additionally or Moreover when you want to add a second, stronger point to your argument. It sounds more academic and structured.

2. Creating a Mirror (Comparison) Instead of saying "Also in Florida...", the text uses:

*"Similarly, the Times-Union has started a voting process..."

B2 Tip: Use Similarly when two different situations are happening in the same way. This shows you can analyze patterns, not just list facts.

3. The "Wait a Minute" Shift (Contrast) Instead of a simple "but", the text uses:

*"However, the newspaper emphasized that this public vote is different..."

B2 Tip: However is the gold standard for B2 students. Place it at the start of a sentence, followed by a comma, to signal that you are about to introduce a contradiction or a limitation.

Quick Guide for your next writing:

❌ And $\rightarrow$ ✅ Additionally
❌ Also $\rightarrow$ ✅ Similarly
❌ But $\rightarrow$ ✅ However

Vocabulary Learning

candidate (n.)

A person who is considered for a particular position or honor.

Example:She is the strongest candidate for the job because of her extensive experience.

impressive (adj.)

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill.

Example:The young athlete's performance was truly impressive, breaking three state records.

emphasized (v.)

Gave special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.

Example:The teacher emphasized that the final project would account for half of the total grade.

participate (v.)

To take part in an action or event.

Example:Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to build leadership skills.

deadline (n.)

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example:The application deadline is Friday, so you must submit your documents by then.

Implementation of Public Polling for High School Lacrosse Player Recognition in Indiana and Florida.

印第安納州與佛羅里達州推行高中長曲棍球球員認證公眾投票

Introduction

Two regional media outlets have initiated public voting processes to identify the premier high school boys lacrosse athletes for their respective jurisdictions.

兩家地區媒體已啟動公眾投票程序，旨在選出其管轄區域內最頂尖的高中男子長曲棍球運動員。

Main Body

In the Indiana jurisdiction, the IndyStar has convened a poll to determine the Player of the Year, with a deadline established for noon on June 26. The candidate pool comprises athletes with significant statistical contributions. Notable among these are Gavin Soucie of Guerin Catholic, who attained the state's highest point and goal totals, and Trigg Lee of Cathedral, who recorded the state's maximum number of ground balls. Furthermore, the candidacy of athletes from Culver and Carmel is bolstered by their respective teams' advancements to the Class 2A state title game.

在印第安納州管轄區，IndyStar 舉辦了一項投票以決定年度最佳球員，截止日期定於 6 月 26 日正午。候選名單由具有顯著數據貢獻的運動員組成。其中較為突出的包括 Guerin Catholic 的 Gavin Soucie，他取得了全州最高的得分與進球數，以及 Cathedral 的 Trigg Lee，他記錄了全州最多的地面球數。此外，由於 Culver 和 Carmel 的球隊分別晉級到 Class 2A 州冠軍賽，這些運動員的候選資格也得到了增強。

Parallelly, the Times-Union has commenced a similar consultative process for the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida region following the conclusion of the 2026 season. This poll is scheduled to terminate at 10 a.m. on June 24. It is imperative to note the institutional distinction between this public exercise and the official All-First Coast awards, the latter of which are determined independently by the publication and are slated for release in late June.

與此同時，Times-Union 在 2026 賽季結束後，針對傑克遜維爾及佛羅里達州東北部地區啟動了類似的諮詢程序。該投票定於 6 月 24 日上午 10 點結束。必須注意的是，此次公眾活動與官方的 All-First Coast 獎項有所區別，後者由該出版物獨立決定，並預計於 6 月下旬發布。

Conclusion

Public participation in these athletic assessments remains open until the specified deadlines in June.

這些體育評估的公眾參與將持續開放至 6 月的指定截止日期。

Vocabulary Learning

The Architecture of 'Nominalization' & Formal Distance

To transition from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond describing actions and start constructing concepts. The provided text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs (actions) or adjectives (qualities) into nouns. This shifts the focus from the 'doer' to the 'phenomenon,' creating the objective, detached tone required in high-level academic and legal English.

🔍 Deconstructing the Shift

Observe how the text avoids simple active verbs in favor of complex noun phrases:

B2 Approach: Two media outlets have started voting to find the best players. (Action-oriented, simple).
C2 Execution: Two regional media outlets have initiated public voting processes to identify the premier high school boys lacrosse athletes...

The Linguistic Pivot: Instead of saying "the polls end," the text uses "this poll is scheduled to terminate." The verb "terminate" is paired with a passive construction to remove the human agent, granting the text an aura of institutional authority.

🛠 The C2 Toolkit: Lexical Precision

Notice the deliberate choice of High-Register Substitutions used to sustain this formality:

Common Word	C2 Nominalization/Substitution	Effect
Area	Jurisdiction	Implies legal/official boundaries.
Help	Bolstered	Suggests structural reinforcement.
Difference	Institutional distinction	Elevates a simple gap to a systemic divergence.
Start	Commenced	Shifts from colloquial to ceremonial/formal.

🎓 Scholarly Insight: The 'Abstract Anchor'

In the sentence "Public participation in these athletic assessments remains open," the author uses "Public participation" as the subject.

By anchoring the sentence with an abstract noun rather than a person ("People can still vote"), the writer achieves Impersonality. This is the hallmark of C2 proficiency: the ability to discuss human activity as if it were a series of administrative events. To master this, focus on replacing "Who did what" with "What process occurred."

Vocabulary Learning

jurisdiction (n.)

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, or the specific territory over which such authority extends.

Example:The regional director ensured that all policy changes were implemented within his jurisdiction.

convened (v.)

Come together for a meeting or assembly; to summon or cause to assemble.

Example:The committee convened in the boardroom to discuss the new budgetary constraints.

bolstered (v.)

Supported or strengthened; propped up to make something more secure or effective.

Example:The candidate's argument was bolstered by a series of empirical studies and expert testimonials.

consultative (adj.)

Providing advice or professional consultation; intended to seek a consensus or opinion.

Example:The government established a consultative body to gather feedback from local stakeholders before passing the law.

imperative (adj.)

Of vital importance; crucial or absolutely necessary.

Example:It is imperative that the medical team acts quickly to stabilize the patient's condition.

slated (v.)

Scheduled or planned to happen at a particular time.

Example:The new exhibition is slated for release in early autumn, coinciding with the city's art festival.

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