Government Investigates Two People for Their Words

政府針對兩名人士的言論展開調查


Introduction

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating two people from New York. These people wrote bad things about government officers.

美國國土安全部(DHS)正在調查兩名來自紐約的人士。這些人撰寫了關於政府官員的負面內容。

Main Body

David Streever sent an email to a leader at ICE. He used very angry words. Government agents went to his house and his hotel. They gave him a warning letter.

David Streever 向 ICE 的一名領導發送了一封電子郵件。他使用了非常憤怒的詞彙。政府特務前往了他的住家和酒店,並向他發出了警告信。

Paigelynne Gonyea is another person. She posted a message on the internet. The government says she shared an officer's home address. This is against the law.

Paigelynne Gonyea 是另一名被調查人士。她在網路上發布了一則訊息。政府表示她分享了一名官員的住家地址,這違反了法律。

Lawyers say this is wrong. They say people have the right to speak and criticize the government. They also worry that the government is watching people too much.

律師表示這樣做是不正確的。他們認為人們有權利發言並批評政府。他們也擔心政府對民眾的監控過於嚴格。

Conclusion

The government says it must protect its workers. Lawyers say the government is trying to stop people from speaking.

政府表示必須保護其員工。而律師則認為政府正試圖阻止人們發言。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ THE 'WHO DOES WHAT' PATTERN

Look at how these sentences build a story. They all follow a simple path: Person → Action → Thing.

  • David Streever (Person) \rightarrow sent (Action) \rightarrow an email (Thing).
  • Agents (Person) \rightarrow gave (Action) \rightarrow a letter (Thing).
  • Paigelynne (Person) \rightarrow posted (Action) \rightarrow a message (Thing).

Why this helps you reach A2: Instead of worrying about complex grammar, focus on this chain. If you have a person and an action, you can describe almost any event in the past.

Quick Word Swap: Replace the 'Thing' to change the meaning:

  • Sent an email \rightarrow Sent a gift.
  • Posted a message \rightarrow Posted a photo.
  • Gave a letter \rightarrow Gave money.

Vocabulary Learning

investigating (v.)
trying to find out the truth about something
Example:The police are investigating the car accident.
officers (n.)
people who work for the government or police
Example:The police officers helped the lost child.
warning (n.)
a message that tells you a danger or a problem is coming
Example:The teacher gave him a warning for talking in class.
address (n.)
the number and street where a person lives
Example:Please write your home address on this form.
criticize (v.)
to say that something or someone is bad
Example:It is okay to criticize a movie if you do not like it.
protect (v.)
to keep someone or something safe
Example:A helmet helps protect your head when you ride a bike.
Practice A2 words in a crossword