New Phone Alerts for Shark Attacks
手機將推出鯊魚襲擊警報
Introduction
The US government has a new law. Now, phones can send emergency messages when a shark attacks a person at the beach.
美國政府通過了一項新法律。現在，當沙灘上有人遭受鯊魚襲擊時，手機可以發送緊急訊息。
Main Body
Lulu Gribbin was a shark attack victim in 2024. She lost her hand and part of her leg. Another person had a shark bite nearby before her. Lulu wanted people to have information fast. Now, the government has 'Lulu's Law'.
Lulu Gribbin 是 2024 年鯊魚襲擊的受害者。她失去了一隻手和部分腿部。在她之前，附近還有人被鯊魚咬傷。Lulu 希望人們能快速獲得資訊。現在，政府通過了《Lulu 法案》。
This law lets the government send alerts to phones. But the law is only a permission. Each state must decide if they want to use the system. Alabama already uses a system like this.
這項法律允許政府向手機發送警報。但這項法律僅僅是一種許可。每個州必須決定是否要使用該系統。阿拉巴馬州已經在使用類似的系統。
Some experts say shark attacks are very rare. Only 60 to 80 people are bitten every year. They say attacks usually happen because of the water or fish. But Lulu and other survivors say the alerts are important for safety.
一些專家表示鯊魚襲擊非常罕見。每年只有 60 到 80 人被咬。他們認為襲擊通常是由於水質或魚類引起的。但 Lulu 和其他倖存者表示，警報對於安全至關重要。
Conclusion
The law allows phone alerts for shark attacks. Now, each state can choose to start these alerts.
該法律允許手機發出鯊魚襲擊警報。現在，每個州可以選擇是否啟動這些警報。
Vocabulary Learning
🦈 The Power of "Can"
In the story, we see how things are possible. We use can to talk about ability or permission.
- Phones can send messages. → (It is possible)
- Each state can choose. → (They have the permission)
⏱️ Past vs. Present
Look at how the story moves from what happened to what is happening now:
Then (Past)
- Lulu was a victim.
- She lost her hand.
Now (Present)
- The government has a law.
- Attacks happen because of fish.
💡 Useful Words for A2
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Rare | Not common / Almost never |
| Victim | The person hurt in an accident |
| Alert | A warning signal |
| Nearby | Close to a place |