Problems with Police Leaders in England and Wales
英格蘭與威爾斯警察領導層的問題
Introduction
A new report says police leaders in England and Wales have many problems. The police need a big change.
一份新報告指出英格蘭與威爾斯的警察領導層存在許多問題,警方需要進行重大變革。
Main Body
Police leaders are not doing a good job. Many police officers are unhappy. They have too much paperwork. No police force got the best grade in the last test.
警察領導層表現不佳。許多警察感到不滿,因為文書工作過多。在上次的評核中,沒有任何警隊獲得最高等級。
Some leaders choose friends for jobs. This is not fair. Also, many officers are new. They do not have enough experience. The report says the government should start a new school for police leaders.
部分領導者在職位任命上任用親信,這並不公平。此外,許多警察資歷尚淺,缺乏足夠經驗。報告建議政府應為警察領導層成立一所新學校。
Police leaders must be fair to everyone. They must not take sides in political fights. They must stop crime. They must treat all people the same, no matter who they are.
警察領導層必須對每個人公平,不得在政治鬥爭中採取立場。他們必須打擊犯罪,且無論對象是誰,都必須平等對待所有人。
Conclusion
The government is reading the report. They will give an answer in autumn.
政府正在審閱該報告,將於秋季給予答覆。
Vocabulary Learning
The Power of "MUST"
In this text, we see the word must used many times. For a beginner, this is the best way to talk about rules and duties.
The Pattern:
Must + Action Word
Examples from the text:
- Must be fair → (It is a rule to be fair)
- Must stop crime → (It is their job to stop crime)
- Must treat people the same → (This is a requirement)
Quick Tip for A2: Don't use "to" after must.
❌ Incorrect: They must to be fair. ✅ Correct: They must be fair.
Common Pairs to Remember:
- Must stop → (End something)
- Must be → (State of being)