New Changes in Washington, D.C.
華盛頓特區的新變化
Introduction
President Donald Trump wants to change many buildings and roads in Washington, D.C. This is for the 250th birthday of the United States.
川普總統想要改變華盛頓特區的許多建築與道路,這是為了慶祝美國建國 250 週年。
Main Body
The government is building a big room for parties and a security center. They say it is for safety. They also want to build a big arch and a new garden.
政府正在建造一個大型宴會廳和一個安全中心。他們表示這是為了安全。他們還想建造一座巨大的拱門和一個新花園。
In the past, leaders also changed the city to show power. For example, President Lincoln finished the Capitol dome during a war to show the country was strong.
在過去,領導者也曾改變城市以展現權力。例如,林肯總統在戰爭期間完成了國會大廈的圓頂,以顯示國家強大。
Now, some groups are angry. They say the government did not follow the law. They also say the government used too much money for these projects.
現在,一些團體感到憤怒。他們表示政府沒有遵守法律。他們還說政府在這些工程上花費了太多資金。
Conclusion
The city is changing fast. The President wants new buildings, but the law wants to protect old buildings.
城市變化迅速。總統想要新建築,但法律旨在保護舊建築。
Vocabulary Learning
🧱 Building Sentences: 'Wants to' + Action
In the text, we see: "President Donald Trump wants to change many buildings."
When you have a wish or a plan for the future, use this simple pattern:
[Person] wants to [Action]
Examples from the story:
- The President wants to change buildings.
- The government wants to build a big arch.
Try it with your own life:
- I want to learn English.
- My friend wants to visit Washington D.C.
🕒 Then vs. Now
Look at how the text separates time:
| The Past (Yesterday/Years ago) | The Present (Today/Now) |
|---|---|
| "President Lincoln finished..." | "The city is changing..." |
| (The action is over ✅) | (The action is happening now 🔄) |
Quick Tip: If you see -ed at the end of a word (like finished), it usually means the story happened a long time ago.