President Trump Changes Washington, D.C.

川普總統改變華盛頓特區

Jul 3, 2026, 11:31
Latin AmericaPolitics

Introduction

President Donald Trump wants to fix the buildings and the safety of the capital city.

川普總統想要修繕首都的建築物並提升安全性。

Main Body

The President saw that the city looked old and bad. Now he wants to make it beautiful. He is building a big room in the White House and a large arch near a cemetery. He wants the city to look great for the 250th birthday of the USA.

總統發現這座城市看起來老舊且破舊。現在他想讓它變得美麗。他正在白宮建造一個大房間，並在墓地附近建造一座巨大的拱門。他希望城市在美國 250 歲生日時看起來很棒。

Doug Burgum is the manager for these projects. He fixes fountains and monuments every day. Some people are angry. They say the money should go to national parks, not to these new buildings.

Doug Burgum 是這些項目的經理。他每天修繕噴泉和紀念碑。有些人很憤怒，他們認為資金應該投入國家公園，而不是這些新建築。

The city had many crimes. The President sent 2,000 soldiers to help the police. The Mayor did not like this. But the President says the city is now safer and has less crime.

這座城市曾有許多犯罪事件。總統派遣了 2,000 名士兵協助警方。市長並不喜歡這樣做。但總統表示，這座城市現在更安全了，犯罪率也降低了。

Conclusion

The President still wants to change the city, but some people are fighting him in court.

總統仍然希望改變這座城市，但有些人在法庭上與他對抗。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Opposite' Pattern

To get to A2, you need to describe how things change. Look at these pairs from the text:

  • Old and Bad →\rightarrow Beautiful and Great
  • Many Crimes →\rightarrow Safer / Less Crime

🛠️ Everyday Words for 'Doing' Things

Notice how the text uses simple verbs to describe work. You can use these in any city:

  1. Fix (something broken) →\rightarrow Fixes fountains
  2. Build (something new) →\rightarrow Building a big room
  3. Change (make it different) →\rightarrow Change the city

⚠️ Simple Contrast

When two people disagree, use "But".

  • The Mayor did not like this. But\textbf{But} the President says it is safer.

Quick Rule: Use "But" to flip the meaning of the sentence.

Vocabulary Learning

capital city (n.)
The city where the government of a country is located.
Example:Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the USA.
arch (n.)
A curved structure, often made of stone, used as a door or decoration.
Example:The soldiers walked under the big stone arch.
cemetery (n.)
A place where dead people are buried.
Example:The cemetery is very quiet and has many flowers.
manager (n.)
A person who is in charge of a project or a group of people.
Example:The manager tells the workers what to do.
fountain (n.)
A structure that sends water up into the air.
Example:There is a beautiful water fountain in the park.
monument (n.)
A statue or building made to remember a person or event.
Example:The Lincoln Memorial is a famous monument.
crime (n.)
An action that is against the law.
Example:Stealing a car is a serious crime.
court (n.)
A place where a judge decides if someone is guilty or innocent.
Example:The lawyer spoke to the judge in court.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→