New Roads in New York and Alabama
紐約與阿拉巴馬州的新道路
Introduction
New York and Alabama are starting big projects to fix their roads.
紐約與阿拉巴馬州正開始啟動大型工程以修復其道路。
Main Body
In New York, workers are fixing a big road called I-81. They will take down an old bridge. They will build new streets for people to walk on. This project costs a lot of money.
在紐約，工人正在修復一條名為 I-81 的大路。他們將拆除一座舊橋，並建設新的行人街道。這項工程耗資巨大。
In Alabama, workers are fixing many different roads. They are putting new pavement on U.S. 31. They are also fixing bridges on I-65. Some of this work starts now.
在阿拉巴馬州，工人正在修復許多不同的道路。他們正在 U.S. 31 公路上鋪設新路面。他們也在修復 I-65 的橋樑。部分工程目前已經開始。
Alabama will also build a new bridge in 2027. They are working with the train companies to plan this bridge.
阿拉巴馬州將於 2027 年建設一座新橋。他們正與鐵路公司共同規劃這座橋樑。
Conclusion
Both states want better roads and easier travel for everyone.
兩個州都希望改善道路，讓每個人都能更便捷地通行。
Vocabulary Learning
🛠️ The "Action" Pattern
Look at how we describe work happening right now. We use: AM/IS/ARE + WORD-ING
- Workers are fixing roads.
- They are putting new pavement.
- They are working with companies.
Quick Rule: Use this when the action is currently in progress.
🗺️ Simple Place Words
In English, we use IN for states or cities:
- In New York
- In Alabama
Tip: Use "In" for a big area (like a map) In London, In Texas, In Japan.
⏳ The Future Move
When we talk about a plan for later, we use WILL:
- They will take down a bridge.
- They will build new streets.
- Alabama will build a bridge in 2027.
Simple logic: Now are fixing Later will build