President Trump Visits New Library in North Dakota
川普總統訪問北達科他州新圖書館
Introduction
President Donald Trump went to Medora, North Dakota on Wednesday. He opened the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
川普總統週三前往北達科他州的美多拉，為新的西奧多·羅斯福總統圖書館揭幕。
Main Body
The new library is very big and cost $450 million. It has a computer program that looks and talks like President Roosevelt.
這座新圖書館非常巨大，造價達4.5億美元。館內有一個電腦程式，其外貌與說話方式都像羅斯福總統。
President Trump says he is like Roosevelt. He believes the President should have a lot of power. He likes a new court rule about this power.
川普總統表示他與羅斯福很相似。他認為總統應該擁有強大的權力，且他認同關於此權力的最新法院裁決。
But some people disagree. Roosevelt protected a lot of land and nature. They say President Trump does not protect the land as much.
但有些人並不認同。羅斯福保護了大量土地與自然環境，他們認為川普總統對土地的保護則沒那麼多。
President Trump also talked about schools and laws. He said he will give a long speech on July 4, even if the weather is very hot.
川普總統還談到了學校與法律。他表示即便天氣炎熱，他仍會在7月4日發表一次長篇演講。
Conclusion
The event showed that people have different ideas about power and nature.
這次活動顯示人們對於權力與自然環境有不同的看法。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of "LIKE"
In this story, the word "like" is used in two very different ways. For an A2 learner, knowing the difference is a huge shortcut.
1. Comparing things (Similar to)
- "He is like Roosevelt." → This does NOT mean he enjoys him. It means: He is similar to Roosevelt.
- "...looks and talks like President Roosevelt." → This means the computer program mimics the person.
2. Enjoying something (Prefer)
- "He likes a new court rule." → This means: He thinks the rule is good.
🌍 Talking about the World
Notice how we describe things we cannot touch (concepts) versus things we can see (nature):
- Nature (Physical): Land, weather, library.
- Power (Idea): Laws, rules, ideas.
Quick Pattern:
Protect → used for land/nature
Have → used for power/ideas
Example: "He has power, so he protects the land."