New Political Party in Australia

澳洲新政黨


Introduction

Two politicians, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender, are starting a new political party. The party is called Community Strong Australia.

兩位政治人物 Zali Steggall 和 Allegra Spender 正在創立一個新政黨,該黨名為「Community Strong Australia」。

Main Body

The party wants to have more power in the Senate. It does not have one leader. Many people lead together. They care about honesty, equality, and the environment.

該黨希望在參議院擁有更多權力。它沒有單一領導人,而是由多人共同領導。他們重視誠實、平等與環境問題。

New laws make it hard for independent politicians to get money. Parties can spend more money on campaigns. This new party helps the politicians get more money for their work.

新法律使得獨立政治人物難以獲得資金。政黨可以在競選活動上花更多錢。這個新政黨能幫助政治人物為其工作爭取更多資金。

Some other independent politicians do not want to join this party. They want to stay alone. The party does not have money from Climate 200 right now.

一些其他獨立政治人物不想加入這個黨,他們希望保持獨立。該黨目前尚未獲得 Climate 200 的資金。

Conclusion

The party asked the government for permission to start. They are waiting for a 'yes' to find new members.

該黨已向政府申請許可,目前正在等待核准,以便招募新成員。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In the text, we see a very useful word: want.

At the A2 level, you need to show what people desire or plan to do. Here is how it works:

  • The party wants \rightarrow (It is one group)
  • They want \rightarrow (More than one person)
  • Politicians want \rightarrow (Many people)

🛠️ Quick Build

To make a sentence, use this simple map: Person + want/wants + to + action

Examples from the story:

  1. They want to stay alone.
  2. The party wants to have more power.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Don't forget the 's' for one person/group! ❌ The party want to...The party wants to...

Vocabulary Learning

politician (n.)
A person who is chosen to be part of a government
Example:The politician spoke to the people about the new law.
equality (n.)
When every person has the same rights and opportunities
Example:The party believes in equality for all men and women.
environment (n.)
The natural world, including air, water, and land
Example:We must protect the environment to save the animals.
independent (adj.)
Not belonging to a group or a political party
Example:She is an independent worker and does not have a boss.
campaign (n.)
A series of activities to get people to vote for someone
Example:The politician spent a lot of money on his election campaign.
permission (n.)
When someone tells you that you are allowed to do something
Example:I asked my teacher for permission to leave the room.
Practice A2 words in a crossword