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 recruits must get the flu vaccine. Before this, the vaccine was a choice.
美國軍方表示所有新招募的士兵都必須接種流感疫苗。在此之前，接種疫苗是可選擇性的。
Main Body
In April, the government said the flu shot was optional. But in June, the military changed this rule. Now, new soldiers must get the shot to stay healthy.
四月時，政府表示接種流感疫苗是自願的。但在六月，軍方更改了這項規定。現在，新兵必須接種疫苗以維持健康。
Many people got sick at an Air Force base in Texas. About 275 students got the flu in three weeks. They lived and worked very close together.
德州的一個空軍基地有許多人染病。三週內約有 275 名學生感染流感。他們的居住與工作環境非常接近。
Only 40% of these students had the vaccine. The military says the new rule is not because of the Texas sickness. But doctors say vaccines are important for large groups.
這些學生中僅有 40% 接種了疫苗。軍方表示新規定並非因為德州的疫情，但醫生指出疫苗對於大型群體至關重要。
Conclusion
The military wants to keep its people healthy in crowded places.
軍方希望在擁擠的環境中維持人員的健康。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of 'MUST'
In this story, the military changed a rule. They moved from choice requirement.
The Key Word: MUST
Use this when there is no other option. It is a strong rule.
- Old way: The vaccine was a choice. (You can say yes or no).
- New way: New soldiers must get the shot. (You have no choice).
Common A2 Patterns:
- I must go to work. It is my job.
- You must stop at the red light. It is the law.
- We must study for the test. It is necessary.
🕒 Time Shifts: Then vs. Now
Look at how the text moves through time:
| Time | Status | Word Used |
|---|---|---|
| April | Optional | Was |
| June | Required | Changed |
| Today | Mandatory | Now |
Tip: Use Now at the start of a sentence to show a new situation.
Example: "Now, new soldiers must get the shot."