Canada's New Energy and Nature Plans
加拿大的新能源與自然計畫
Introduction
The Canadian government has new deals with Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec.
加拿大政府與亞伯達省、英屬哥倫比亞省及魁北克省達成了新協議。
Main Body
Canada and Alberta want to build a big oil pipe. It will cost a lot of money. The government says this project will help the air stay clean.
加拿大與亞伯達省希望建設一條大型石油管道。這將耗費大量資金。政府表示，此計畫將有助於保持空氣清潔。
British Columbia does not like the pipe. But the leader of B.C. will not fight it in court. In return, the government will give money for clean power and forests.
英屬哥倫比亞省並不贊成該管道。但 B.C. 的領導人將不會在法庭上對其採取法律行動。作為回報，政府將撥款用於清潔能源與森林保護。
Canada and Quebec have a deal for caribou. These are animals that need help. The government will give 40 million dollars to save them and help local people.
加拿大與魁北克省就馴鹿問題達成協議。這些動物需要保護。政府將提供 4,000 萬美元用於拯救馴鹿並幫助當地居民。
Conclusion
Canada is trying to grow its business and protect nature at the same time.
加拿大正嘗試在發展經濟與保護自然之間取得平衡。
Vocabulary Learning
🌍 Talking about Future Plans
Look at how we talk about things that will happen soon using 'will'.
The Pattern:
Subject + will + action word
From the text:
- It will cost a lot of money.
- This project will help the air.
- The government will give money.
Quick Tips for A2 Learners:
- Simple Future: Use 'will' for predictions or promises. It never changes, even if the person is singular or plural.
- The Opposite: To say something won't happen, use 'will not' (or the short version: won't).
- Example: The leader will not fight in court.
Vocabulary Bridge:
- Protect To keep something safe.
- Deal An agreement between two people or groups.