Chandigarh City Spends Money on New Projects

錢德加爾市撥款執行新計畫


Introduction

The city leaders in Chandigarh agreed to spend 120 crore rupees. They want to make the city better for all people.

錢德加爾的市領導同意撥款 120 億盧比,旨在為所有市民改善城市環境。

Main Body

The leaders met in June. They chose many projects. They will fix roads and water pipes. They will build a big wall by the river. They will also turn old plants into fuel to make money.

領導們於六月開會,選定了許多計畫。他們將修繕道路與水管,並在河邊興建一座大牆。此外,他們還將把舊植物轉化為燃料以獲利。

Two new groups will check the work. These groups make sure the plans are correct. They also check the prices for city lights.

將由兩個新小組監督工程。這些小組旨在確保計畫正確,並檢查城市照明的價格。

The city has some money in the bank. But they have more money from special grants. The Mayor says every part of the city must get help. They will buy animal ambulances and fix water wells.

市政府在銀行擁有部分資金,但更多資金來自特別撥款。市長表示城市的每個部分都必須獲得援助,他們將採購動物救護車並修繕水井。

Conclusion

The city is now looking for companies to do the work. The work must be good and finish on time.

市政府目前正在尋找承接工程的公司。工程必須品質優良並準時完工。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ The 'Will' Power

In this story, the city is talking about the future. To talk about what happens next, we use will.

The Pattern: Person/Group + will + Action

Examples from the text:

  • They will fix roads. → (Action: Fixing roads)
  • They will build a wall. → (Action: Building a wall)
  • They will buy ambulances. → (Action: Buying ambulances)

💡 Vocabulary Swap

Instead of using the same words, look at these simple pairs from the article:

  • Fix → Repair (Make it work again)
  • Correct → Right (No mistakes)
  • Better → Improved (Higher quality)

📌 Quick Note: 'Some' vs 'Every'

  • Some money: A part of the total (not all).
  • Every part: 100% of the city (no place is left out).

Vocabulary Learning

agreed (v.)
To say yes to a plan or an idea
Example:The students agreed to study together for the test.
projects (n.)
Planned pieces of work that take time to finish
Example:The school has many art projects this month.
fuel (n.)
Something like gas or oil that makes a machine work
Example:Cars need fuel to move on the road.
correct (adj.)
Right; without any mistakes
Example:Please check if your answer is correct.
grants (n.)
Money given by a government or organization for a special reason
Example:The university received grants to build a new library.
ambulances (n.)
Special cars that take sick people to the hospital
Example:The ambulance arrived quickly to help the patient.
Practice A2 words in a crossword