NHS England Starts a New Walking Program

英國 NHS 啟動新行走計畫


Introduction

NHS England has a new plan called Movement 26.2. It is a walking program for people in England.

英國 NHS 有一項名為 Movement 26.2 的新計畫,這是一項針對英國民眾的行走計畫。

Main Body

The program starts in January 2027. The NHS wants 100,000 people to join. People must walk 20 to 30 minutes every day. They need to walk 26.2 miles every month.

該計畫將於 2027 年 1 月開始。NHS 希望有 10 萬人加入。參與者每天必須行走 20 到 30 分鐘,且每月需行走 26.2 英里。

Companies will give prizes to the walkers. These prizes are discount vouchers. The Prime Minister says this plan is simple. It helps people feel better in their mind and body.

企業將為行走者提供獎勵,這些獎勵為折扣券。首相表示此計畫非常簡單,有助於人們身心健康。

Young people like the prizes. Other people walk to relax or meet friends. Some people say walking is good, but the government must also help people eat healthy food.

年輕人很喜歡這些獎勵。其他人則透過行走來放鬆或與朋友聚會。有些人表示行走雖好,但政府也必須幫助人們攝取健康的食物。

Conclusion

Movement 26.2 helps people stay healthy. You can sign up for the program in a few months.

Movement 26.2 有助於人們維持健康。您可以在接下來的幾個月內登記參加該計畫。

Vocabulary Learning

🚶‍♂️ THE 'DOING' WORDS

In this text, we see how to talk about things that happen regularly. These are simple actions.

The Pattern: Person \rightarrow Action

Examples from the text:

  • People \rightarrow walk
  • Companies \rightarrow give
  • Young people \rightarrow like

💡 KEY WORDS FOR A2

To move from A1 to A2, you need words that connect ideas. Look at these from the story:

  1. Also (adds more information) *Example: "The government must also help..."

  2. But (shows a difference) *Example: "Walking is good, but..."


📅 TIME TALK

Notice how the text describes the future and schedules:

  • In January 2027 \rightarrow A specific point in time.
  • Every day / Every month \rightarrow How often something happens.

Vocabulary Learning

program (n.)
A set of planned activities or events.
Example:The school has a new sports program for students.
prizes (n.)
Things given to a person who wins or does something well.
Example:The children won prizes for their great drawings.
discount vouchers (n.)
Pieces of paper or codes that make a product cheaper.
Example:I have a discount voucher for 10% off my shoes.
relax (v.)
To stop feeling stressed or worried.
Example:I like to relax by reading a book.
sign up (v.)
To put your name on a list to join something.
Example:You can sign up for the gym online.
Practice A2 words in a crossword