Changes in the Democratic Party in New York

紐約民主黨的變革


Introduction

New York had elections on June 23. Many new people won. These people have new ideas about the world and help for other countries.

紐約於6月23日舉行了選舉。許多新人獲勝,這些人對於世界觀以及如何援助其他國家有新的想法。

Main Body

Some winners want to change how the US helps Israel. They care about people in Gaza. These winners worked with many normal people and workers to win.

部分獲勝者希望改變美國援助以色列的方式。他們關心加薩地區的民眾。這些獲勝者是透過與許多普通民眾及勞工合作才贏得選舉的。

More Muslim and Arab American people are now leaders. They are winning elections in New Jersey, California, and Michigan. Young people care a lot about human rights.

現在有更多穆斯林與阿拉伯裔美國人成為領導者。他們在新澤西州、加州與密西根州的選舉中獲勝。年輕人非常關注人權問題。

Some old leaders in the Democratic Party are angry. They do not like these new ideas. Some Republican leaders say these new winners are too radical.

民主黨內一些資深領導者感到憤怒。他們不喜歡這些新想法。部分共和黨領袖則表示這些新獲勝者過於激進。

Conclusion

The Democratic Party has two groups now. One group is old and one group is new. They do not agree.

民主黨現在分成了兩派。一派是資深的,一派是新興的,他們意見分歧。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Opposites' Pattern

In this text, we see a clear way to describe two different groups. This is a great trick for A2 students to organize their thoughts.

The Contrast:

  • Old \rightarrow Traditional / Angry / Disagree
  • New \rightarrow Fresh ideas / Young / Winners

How to use it in a sentence: Instead of long stories, use "One... one..."

"One group is old and one group is new."

Key Words for your Vocabulary:

  • Agree: To have the same idea. \rightarrow They do not agree.
  • Radical: Very different or extreme. \rightarrow These winners are too radical.
  • Care about: To feel that something is important. \rightarrow Young people care about human rights.

Vocabulary Learning

elections (n.)
The process of voting to choose a leader
Example:The city has elections every two years.
human rights (n.)
Basic freedoms that belong to every person
Example:Many people fight for human rights around the world.
radical (adj.)
Having ideas that are very different from traditional ones
Example:The new plan for the city is very radical.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion as someone else
Example:I agree with you about the new rules.
Practice A2 words in a crossword