New Tunnel for Animals and Cars in India
印度為動物與汽車打造新隧道
Introduction
India is opening a new tunnel. It is 4.9 kilometers long. It is under a tiger forest in Rajasthan.
印度正在啟用一座新隧道，全長 4.9 公里，位於拉賈斯坦邦的老虎森林下方。
Main Body
The tunnel has eight lanes for cars. It is under the ground. This helps the animals. Tigers and other animals can walk on top of the tunnel and stay safe.
這座隧道有八條車道，位於地下。這對動物很有幫助。老虎和其他動物可以在隧道上方行走，確保安全。
Workers took four years to build it. Now, only small cars and ambulances can use it. The government wants to check if it is safe first.
工人們花了四年時間建設。目前僅限小型車和救護車使用。政府希望先確認其安全性。
All cars can use the tunnel in August. The tunnel makes the trip shorter. The drive from Delhi to Vadodara will take 10 to 12 hours. Before, it took 20 to 22 hours.
所有車輛將於八月起可以使用該隧道。隧道縮短了旅程時間。從德里開車到瓦多達拉將縮短至 10 到 12 小時，而之前需要 20 到 22 小時。
Conclusion
Small cars use the tunnel now. All cars can use it in August after safety tests.
目前小型車可以使用該隧道，在通過安全測試後，所有車輛將於八月起可以使用。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 THEN vs. NOW
Look at how the text describes time. This is the best way to move from A1 to A2 English.
The Past (Before)
- It took 20 to 22 hours.
- Workers took four years to build it.
The Present (Now)
- The trip will take 10 to 12 hours.
- Small cars use the tunnel now.
The Future (Coming Soon)
- All cars can use it in August.
💡 Simple Rule for A2: When you talk about a change, use these two words to organize your ideas: Before (Old situation) Now (New situation)
Example from text: Before: 22 hours Now: 12 hours.