New Rules for Fast Computers and Security

關於快速電腦與安全的新規定


Introduction

President Donald Trump made two new rules. He wants better computers and better security for the country.

川普總統制定了兩項新規定。他希望國家能擁有更好的電腦與更好的安全保障。

Main Body

The government wants a new type of computer. They call it a quantum computer. Government offices and private companies will work together. They want this computer by 2028.

政府想要一種新型電腦。他們將其稱為量子電腦。政府機關與私人公司將共同合作。他們希望在2028年之前研發出這種電腦。

These computers are very fast. They work differently than old computers. Now, they still make some mistakes, but they will get better.

這些電腦的速度非常快。它們的運作方式與舊型電腦不同。目前它們仍會出錯,但未來將會改善。

The President also wants to protect secret information. New computers can break old passwords. The government will make new, strong passwords by 2031.

總統也希望保護秘密資訊。新電腦可以破解舊的密碼。政府將在2031年之前制定新的強大密碼。

The government will spend 2 billion dollars on this work. The President says this will help the economy and create more jobs.

政府將在這項工作中投入20億美元。總統表示這將有助於經濟並創造更多就業機會。

Conclusion

The United States now has a plan for fast computers and safe secrets.

美國現在已經有了一個關於快速電腦與秘密安全的計劃。

Vocabulary Learning

⏳ The 'Time-Travel' Words

Look at how the text talks about the future. To reach A2, you need to move from talking only about now to talking about later.

The Magic Word: WILL We use will to predict what happens next.

  • Now: They make mistakes \rightarrow Future: They will get better.
  • Now: Old passwords \rightarrow Future: The government will make new passwords.

Timeline Markers When using will, we often add a date to be clear:

  • By 2028 (The deadline)
  • By 2031 (The limit)

Quick Pattern: Person/Group + will + action + date Example: The government will spend 2 billion dollars.

Vocabulary Learning

security (n.)
the state of being safe from danger or attack
Example:The airport has very strict security to keep people safe.
government (n.)
the group of people who rule a country
Example:The government makes new laws for the city.
private (adj.)
belonging to a person or a company, not the government
Example:He works for a private company, not for the state.
protect (v.)
to keep someone or something safe from harm
Example:You should protect your skin from the sun.
passwords (n.)
secret words used to enter a computer or account
Example:I use a long password to keep my email safe.
economy (n.)
the system of money, trade, and industry in a country
Example:New jobs are good for the national economy.
Practice A2 words in a crossword