US Military Now Requires Flu Shots for New Soldiers
美國軍方現要求新兵必須接種流感疫苗
Introduction
The US military says all new soldiers must get the flu vaccine. This includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
美國軍方表示所有新兵必須接種流感疫苗，這包括陸軍、海軍及空軍。
Main Body
In April, the military said the flu shot was not necessary. Many new soldiers did not get the shot. Only 40% of soldiers had the vaccine.
在四月時，軍方表示不需要接種流感疫苗。許多新兵因此沒有接種，僅有 40% 的士兵接種了疫苗。
Then, many people got sick at Lackland Air Force Base. About 300 soldiers got the flu. Four people went to the hospital and one person died.
隨後，拉克蘭空軍基地有許多人染病。約 300 名士兵感染流感，其中四人送醫，一人死亡。
Soldiers live and sleep close together. This makes the virus spread fast. Now, the military wants soldiers to be healthy and ready to work.
士兵們生活與睡眠距離很近，這導致病毒傳播迅速。現在軍方希望士兵保持健康並做好工作準備。
Conclusion
The military now requires vaccines again. This stops the flu and keeps soldiers strong.
軍方現在重新要求接種疫苗，這能防止流感並讓士兵保持強健。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Now vs. Then' Switch
Look at how the story changes time. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.
1. The Past (Then)
- "the flu shot was not necessary"
- "soldiers did not get the shot"
- "people got sick"
2. The Present (Now)
- "military says"
- "military requires"
- "soldiers live and sleep"
💡 Simple Rule: When you see Now, use the base word (or add -s). When you see Then/In April, use the past form (was, did, got).
Pattern for you: Past Event Present Change (Example: I was sick Now I am healthy)