Texas Law for App Stores

德州 App Store 法律


Introduction

The U.S. Supreme Court says Texas can use a new law. This law checks the age of people who download apps.

美國最高法院表示德州可以使用一項新法。這項法律旨在檢查下載應用程式使用者的年齡。

Main Body

The law says app stores must check a user's age. Children under 18 need a parent's help to download apps. Other states and countries have similar laws.

該法律規定 App Store 必須檢查使用者的年齡。18 歲以下的兒童在下載應用程式時需要父母的協助。其他州和國家也有類似的法律。

Some groups do not like this law. They say it stops free speech. They think it is wrong to control what people read online.

某些團體並不贊同這項法律。他們表示這會妨礙言論自由,認為管制人們在網上閱讀的內容是不正確的。

Texas leaders say the law is good. They want to protect children from dangerous things. They want to keep children's data safe.

德州領導人則表示這項法律非常有益。他們希望保護兒童免受危險事物的影響,並確保兒童的數據安全。

Conclusion

The law is active now. Courts will continue to study if the law is fair.

該法律目前已生效。法院將繼續研究該法律是否公平。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Power' Words: Want & Need

In this story, we see two words that tell us why people do things.

1. NEED (Something you must have/do)

  • Children need a parent's help. \rightarrow (No help = No app).

2. WANT (A wish or a goal)

  • They want to protect children. \rightarrow (This is their goal).

Quick Guide for A2 Students:

WordMeaningExample from text
Need❗ Necessary...need a parent's help
Want❤️ Desire...want to keep data safe

Pro Tip: Use "Want to + [action]" to talk about your dreams or plans. Example: I want to learn English.

Vocabulary Learning

download (v.)
To move a file from the internet to your computer or phone
Example:I want to download a new game on my phone.
similar (adj.)
Almost the same, but not exactly the same
Example:My phone is similar to your phone.
free speech (n.)
The right to say what you think without being stopped
Example:Free speech is important in a fair country.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm
Example:Parents want to protect their children.
active (adj.)
Something that is working or happening now
Example:The new law is active starting today.
Practice A2 words in a crossword