Two Different Ways to Celebrate 250 Years of the USA
慶祝美國建國 250 週年的兩種不同方式
Introduction
The US government and some local groups have different plans for the 250th birthday of the country.
美國政府與一些地方團體對於國家 250 歲生日有不同的計劃。
Main Body
President Trump wants to put his face on national things. He made a special 'patriot passport' with his picture. He also wants a big arch and gold coins with his name.
川普總統想將他的面孔放在國家物品上。他製作了一本印有他照片的特別「愛國護照」。他還想要一座巨大的拱門以及印有他名字的金幣。
Some people do not like this. They say the President acts like a king. They think this is not good for a democracy.
有些人不喜歡這樣。他們說總統表現得像個國王。他們認為這對民主並不有益。
Other groups call themselves 'Next250'. They made a big art project. They want better healthcare and money for all people. They say the government forgets about Black and Indigenous people.
其他團體自稱為「Next250」。他們策劃了一個大型藝術項目。他們希望所有人能有更好的醫療保健和資金支持。他們表示政府遺忘了黑人與原住民。
Conclusion
The government wants to show the leader, but the people want to show new values for the country.
政府想要展現領導者，但人民想要為國家展現新的價值觀。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of 'WANT'
In this text, we see how to express a wish or a goal using one simple word: Want.
The Pattern:
Person + want(s) + to + action
From the Story:
- President Trump → wants to put (his face on things)
- The people → want to show (new values)
🛠️ Quick Grammar Rule
- One person (He/She/It): Add an -s.
- Example: He wants.
- Many people (They/We/I/You): No -s.
- Example: They want.
✍️ Useful A2 Vocabulary
- Different → Not the same.
- Better → More good.
- Local → Near here / in this area.