Problems with Roads and Water in Mumbai
孟買的道路與水務問題
Introduction
Mumbai has many problems with its roads and water. These problems are very bad when it rains.
孟買的道路與水務有許多問題。當下雨時，這些問題會變得非常嚴重。
Main Body
The city builds many tall buildings. But the city does not build more water pipes or bigger roads. Different government groups do not work together. They fix the same roads many times and waste money.
這個城市建造了許多高樓。但城市並沒有鋪設更多水管或擴建道路。不同的政府部門缺乏協調。他們多次修理同一條路，造成資金浪費。
Some people say the government is not honest. The government does not listen to the people. They use computers to send simple answers. They do not fix the real problems.
有些人認為政府不誠實。政府不聽取民眾的意見。他們使用電腦發送簡單的回答，而沒有解決真正的問題。
Some people block the water drains. They build shops on the walking paths. The court says this is a big problem. The government and the people both make mistakes.
有些人阻塞了排水道。他們在行人道上蓋店鋪。法院表示這是一個大問題。政府與民眾雙方都犯了錯。
Conclusion
Mumbai needs a better plan. The government and the people must work together to fix the city.
孟買需要一個更好的計劃。政府與民眾必須共同努力來改善這個城市。
Vocabulary Learning
🛠️ The 'Do Not' Pattern
In this text, we see a common way to say things are not happening. For A2 learners, mastering this simple negative structure is key.
How it works:
Subject + do not / does not + Action
Examples from the story:
- The city does not build more pipes.
- Groups do not work together.
- The government does not listen to people.
💡 Quick Tip: Use 'does not' for one thing (The city/The government). Use 'do not' for many things (Groups/People).