France Makes New Law for Cheap Clothes

法國針對低價服飾制定新法


Introduction

France has a new law for websites that sell many cheap clothes. These companies must pay money and cannot use some ads.

法國針對銷售大量低價服飾的網站制定了新法。這些公司必須支付費用,且不能使用某些廣告。

Main Body

The government worked on this law for a long time. They talked with the European Union to make sure the law is fair. Now, the law only targets companies that sell too many different clothes and very cheap items.

政府花費了很長時間制定這項法律。他們與歐盟協商,以確保法律的公平性。目前,該法僅針對銷售過多款式且價格極低商品的公司。

These companies must pay a fee for every item they sell. This fee will grow by the year 2030. Also, famous people on social media cannot advertise these clothes. Companies must tell people how much water they use.

這些公司每銷售一件商品就必須支付一筆費用。這筆費用將在 2030 年前逐步增加。此外,社群媒體上的名人不能為這些服飾做廣告。公司必須向大眾披露其用水量。

Some people like this law because it helps the planet. Other people are unhappy. They think the law should include more companies. Some companies say the law is not fair.

有些人支持這項法律,因為這對地球有益。但也有人並不滿意,認為法律應該涵蓋更多公司。部分公司則表示這項法律並不公平。

Conclusion

The President must sign the law now. Then, the government will explain the final rules.

總統現在必須簽署該法。隨後,政府將解釋最終的規則。

Vocabulary Learning

🟢 THE 'MUST' RULE

In this story, we see the word must. We use this when something is a rule or a law. There is no choice.

How it works: Person/CompanymustAction

Examples from the text:

  • Companies must pay money.
  • Companies must tell people about water.
  • The President must sign the law.

🌍 WORDS FOR OPPOSITES

To reach A2, you need to show two sides of a story. Look at how the writer balances the feelings:

Positive/AgreeNegative/Disagree
Some people like this lawOther people are unhappy
It helps the planetThe law is not fair

Quick Tip: Use "Some... other..." to compare two groups of people.

Vocabulary Learning

law (n.)
A rule made by the government that everyone must follow.
Example:The new law says we must protect the environment.
government (n.)
The group of people who control a country.
Example:The government is making a new plan for schools.
targets (v.)
To choose a specific person or group to affect.
Example:The new rule targets big companies, not small shops.
fee (n.)
An amount of money you pay for a service.
Example:I had to pay a small fee to enter the museum.
advertise (v.)
To tell people about a product to make them buy it.
Example:Companies advertise their clothes on Instagram.
Practice A2 words in a crossword