Plan for a Big Arch in Washington
在華盛頓建造一座大拱門的計劃
Introduction
President Trump wants to build a big arch. It will be 250 feet tall. It will be on a bridge in Virginia.
川普總統想要建造一座大拱門。它將高 250 英尺，位於維吉尼亞州的一座橋上。
Main Body
There is a law about building height. Buildings must be 130 feet or less. The planners want to change the design. They want a tall statue but shorter floors. This helps the project follow the law.
目前有一項關於建築高度的法律。建築物必須在 130 英尺或以下。規劃師想要修改設計，他們希望雕像較高，但樓層較矮。這有助於該項目符合法律。
Some people do not like the plan. Old soldiers and historians are angry. They say the arch blocks the view of the cemetery. The government must also check if the arch is dangerous for airplanes.
有些人不喜歡這個計劃。退伍軍人與歷史學家感到憤怒。他們表示拱門會遮擋墓地的視線。政府還必須檢查拱門是否對飛機構成危險。
The arch will be made of concrete and stone. Workers will work 20 hours every day for two years. The money will come from the government and private people.
拱門將由混凝土和石頭建成。工人們將在兩年內，每天工作 20 小時。資金將由政府和私人人士提供。
Conclusion
The project is not finished. The planners must check the design and the traffic first.
該項目尚未完成。規劃師必須先檢查設計與交通情況。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 Talking about the Future
In this story, we see a pattern using "will". We use this when we are sure about a future plan.
The Pattern:
Subject + will + action
Examples from the text:
- It will be 250 feet tall.
- Workers will work 20 hours.
- The money will come from the government.
📏 Opposite Words
To describe things, we often use opposites. Look at how the planners change the arch:
Tall Shorter
- Tall: High up (like the 250ft arch).
- Shorter: Not as high (to follow the law).
🛠️ Basic Word Grouping
Notice how the text describes what things are made of:
Material Object
- Concrete Arch
- Stone Arch