New York City Energy Problems
紐約市能源問題
Introduction
Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked people to change their air conditioning. Now, many politicians are arguing about this.
市長 Zohran Mamdani 要求市民調整冷氣溫度，目前許多政治人物正對此展開爭論。
Main Body
The city had a very hot heat wave. The Mayor told people to keep their air conditioning at 78 degrees. He wanted to save electricity so the power would not stop working. The city also opened 600 cool centers for people.
該市經歷了一場極端熱浪。市長要求民眾將冷氣溫度維持在 78 度，他希望節省電力以避免停電。市府也為民眾開設了 600 個避暑中心。
Some people are angry. Republican leaders say the Mayor is like a socialist. They think people should use as much energy as they want. But the U.S. Department of Energy says 78 degrees is a good temperature.
有些人感到憤怒。共和黨領袖稱市長像個社會主義者，他們認為民眾應該隨意使用能源。但美國能源部表示 78 度是一個理想的溫度。
Mayor Mamdani is becoming more powerful. His friends won many elections in June 2026. Kamala Harris called him on the phone. She wants his help for the 2028 election. The Mayor says he cannot be President because he was born in Uganda.
市長 Mamdani 的權力日益增加。他的盟友在 2026 年 6 月的選舉中贏得了許多席位。Kamala Harris 曾致電給他，希望他在 2028 年的大選中提供協助。市長則表示，由於他出生在烏干達，因此無法擔任總統。
Conclusion
The Mayor is helping the city with the hot weather. He is also making new friends in politics.
市長正協助城市應對酷熱天氣，同時也在政壇結交了新朋友。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ Power Words: 'Want' and 'Should'
In the story, we see two ways people talk about things they desire or things that are necessary. This is key for A2 English.
1. The Desire (Want) When you have a wish for something, use want + noun or want + to (action).
- Example: "People should use as much energy as they want."
- Meaning: They have a desire for energy.
2. The Advice (Should) When you say something is a good idea, use should + action.
- Example: "People should use as much energy..."
- Meaning: It is the right thing to do (according to the Republican leaders).
🌍 The 'Born In' Pattern
To talk about your origin, use: be born in + [Place].
- Text: "...he was born in Uganda."
- Pattern: Subject was/were born in Country/City.
- Simple Example: I was born in Spain.
🌡️ Opposite Feelings
Look at how the text describes the situation:
- Hot (Weather) Cool (Centers)
- Angry (People) Help (Friendship)