India Celebrates Statistics Day
印度慶祝統計日
Introduction
India had a special day for statistics on June 29, 2026. The government wanted to talk about how to use data to help the country.
印度在 2026 年 6 月 29 日有一個關於統計的特別日子。政府希望討論如何利用數據來幫助國家。
Main Body
The government wants to use new data from computers. They do not want to use only old paper surveys. Dr. P.K. Mishra said this data is very important for India's future.
政府希望使用來自電腦的新數據，不再僅僅依賴舊的紙本調查。P.K. Mishra 博士表示，這些數據對印度的未來非常重要。
From 2020 to 2025, the government changed how they collect information. They used computers to make the work faster and better.
從 2020 年到 2025 年，政府改變了收集資訊的方式。他們利用電腦使工作變得更快速且更高效。
Stefan Priesner from the UN spoke at the meeting. He said India has great digital tools. He said the government must keep people's information private and safe.
來自聯合國的 Stefan Priesner 在會議上發言。他表示印度擁有極佳的數位工具。他認為政府必須確保民眾的資訊私密且安全。
Conclusion
The meeting ended with a promise. The government will use honest and clear data to make good rules for the people.
會議在一個承諾中結束。政府將使用誠實且清晰的數據，為人民制定良好的規範。
Vocabulary Learning
🕰️ Then vs. Now
Look at how the text talks about the past and the present. To reach A2, you need to know when to use -ed (past) and when to use basic present forms.
The Change Pattern:
- Old way → "They used paper surveys." (Finished action/Past)
- New way → "The government wants to use computers." (Current feeling/Present)
Key Word Swap: If you want to describe a change, use these simple pairs:
| Past (Finished) | Present (Now) |
|---|---|
| Changed | Changes |
| Spoke | Speaks |
| Wanted | Wants |
Quick Tip: When you see -ed at the end of a word (like ended or changed), it is a signal that the event is over. This is the fastest way to start telling stories in English!