Algeria Elections on July 2

阿爾及利亞於 7 月 2 日舉行選舉


Introduction

Algeria has elections. People choose 407 members for the National Assembly.

阿爾及利亞舉行選舉,由人民選出 407 名國民議會議員。

Main Body

President Tebboune says these elections make a 'new Algeria'. But some people say the president and the army still have all the power.

特布嫩總統表示,這次選舉將創造一個「新阿爾及利亞」。但有些人認為總統和軍隊依然掌握所有權力。

Some political groups are back in the elections. However, the government stopped 3,700 people from running. The government says this is about money. Other people say it is not fair.

部分政治團體重新參與選舉。然而,政府阻止了 3,700 人參選。政府稱這是與金錢相關的問題,但其他人則認為這並不公平。

Life is hard because prices are high. Other countries, like those in Europe, want Algeria to be stable. They want gas and oil from Algeria and help with migration.

由於物價高漲,生活艱苦。其他國家(例如歐洲國家)希望阿爾及利亞保持穩定,因為他們需要阿爾及利亞的天然氣和石油,並希望其在移民問題上提供協助。

Conclusion

The elections will not change who has the power. The government will stay the same.

這次選舉不會改變權力的掌握者,政府將維持原狀。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The Power of 'BUT' and 'HOWEVER'

In this text, we see two words that change the direction of a sentence. They tell us that the second part of the idea is different or opposite to the first part.

1. BUT (Simple & Direct)

  • Example: President Tebboune says it is a new Algeria but some people disagree.
  • Pattern: [Good Idea] \rightarrow but \rightarrow [Bad/Different Idea]

2. HOWEVER (More Formal)

  • Example: Some groups are back. However, the government stopped many people.
  • Pattern: [Sentence 1]. \rightarrow However, \rightarrow [Sentence 2].

📝 Quick Vocabulary Bridge

WordSimple Meaning
StableNot changing / Safe
MigrationMoving to a new country
FairRight / Honest

💡 Grammar Tip: 'Stay the same'

When something does not change, we use stay the same.

  • The weather is hot today. Tomorrow, it will stay the same.

Vocabulary Learning

elections (n.)
The process of voting to choose a political leader
Example:The country will have elections next month to choose a new president.
members (n.)
People who belong to a group or organization
Example:There are ten members in the small club.
assembly (n.)
A group of people who meet for a special purpose
Example:The school assembly starts at nine o'clock.
power (n.)
The ability to control other people or things
Example:The king had all the power in the country.
fair (adj.)
Treating people in a way that is right or equal
Example:The teacher is fair to all the students in the class.
stable (adj.)
Not likely to change or fail; steady
Example:The economy is stable and prices are not changing fast.
migration (n.)
The movement of people from one place to another
Example:The government is talking about the migration of people to Europe.
Practice A2 words in a crossword