New Law for Houses in the USA

美國房屋新法


Introduction

The US Senate passed a new law. This law helps people buy houses and makes houses cheaper.

美國參議院通過了一項新法。這項法律有助於人們購屋並降低房價。

Main Body

Big companies cannot buy too many small houses. Now, they can only own 350 houses. This stops big companies from taking all the homes.

大公司不能購買過多的小型房屋。現在,他們最多只能擁有 350 棟房屋。這能防止大公司壟斷所有住房。

The government wants to build more houses. They will use simple plans for buildings. They will also give money to cities that build many new homes.

政府希望建造更多房屋。他們將採用簡單的建築計劃。他們還會向建造許多新房的城市提供資金。

Some people like this law. They say it helps families. Other people say the law is not strong enough. They think big companies will find a way to buy more houses.

有些人支持這項法律。他們表示這對家庭有所幫助。而有些人則認為這項法律力度不足,認為大公司會找到方法購買更多房屋。

Conclusion

The House of Representatives must vote on the law now. Then, the President will sign it.

眾議院現在必須對該法律進行投票。隨後總統將簽署該法。

Vocabulary Learning

🟢 The 'Who does what' Pattern

In this text, we see a very common way to describe rules and actions.

The Pattern: Person/GroupActionThing

Examples from the text:

  • The US Senate → passed → a new law.
  • Big companies → cannot buy → too many small houses.
  • The President → will sign → it.

💡 Key Words to Build Your A2 Vocabulary

WordSimple Meaning
PassedMade a rule official
OwnTo have something
EnoughThe right amount

🛠️ Quick Tip: 'Will' for the Future

When we talk about what happens next in the story, we use will. It is the easiest way to talk about the future:

  • They will use simple plans.
  • The President will sign it.

Remember: Just put 'will' before the action word!

Vocabulary Learning

Senate (n.)
A group of people who make laws for a country
Example:The Senate meets to talk about new laws.
law (n.)
A rule made by the government that everyone must follow
Example:It is the law to stop at a red light.
companies (n.)
Businesses that sell products or services
Example:Many big companies sell phones.
government (n.)
The group of people who lead a country
Example:The government builds new roads and schools.
vote (v.)
To choose something or someone in a group
Example:The students vote for a class leader.
Practice A2 words in a crossword