Problems with the Big Build Project
Big Build 計畫的問題
Introduction
Leader Jacinta Allan has a problem. People say there is stealing and cheating in the Big Build project.
領導人 Jacinta Allan 面臨問題。人們說 Big Build 計畫中存在偷竊與舞弊。
Main Body
Many people are angry. They want a special group of judges to look at the project. They want to find the truth about the money.
許多人感到憤怒。他們希望由一個特別法官小組來審查該計畫，以查明資金的真相。
Some people do not trust the current rules. They think the rules are too weak. They want a very strong investigation.
有些人不信任現有的規則，認為規則太弱。他們希望能進行一次非常強而有力的調查。
Now, the leader must answer these people. She needs to show that the project is honest.
現在，領導人必須回應這些人。她需要證明該計畫是誠實的。
Conclusion
Jacinta Allan is under pressure. She may need a special court to stop the corruption.
Jacinta Allan 面臨壓力。她可能需要一個特別法院來阻止腐敗。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Want' Pattern
In the story, people are unhappy. They use the word want to say what they need. This is a great way to speak English simply.
The Pattern:
Person + want/wants + thing/action
Examples from the text:
- They want a special group... → (They need judges)
- They want to find the truth... → (They need answers)
- They want a very strong investigation... → (They need a check)
Quick Tip for A2: If you talk about one person (He/She/Jacinta), add an -s:
- Jacinta wants to show the project is honest.
- The leader wants to stop the problem.
Key words to remember:
- Honest = Telling the truth ✅
- Corruption = Cheating/Stealing ❌