New Rules for US Immigration
美國移民新規定
Introduction
The US government wants to change the rules for people who want to live and work in the United States.
美國政府希望修改針對想在美國生活與工作的人士之規定。
Main Body
The government wants to make the cost of becoming a citizen higher. It will cost more money now. Some people may not be able to pay. The government also wants to take away citizenship from more people.
政府希望提高入籍成本。現在需要支付更多費用。有些人可能無法負擔。政府也希望取消更多人的公民身份。
There are new rules for workers from other countries. Companies must show they cannot find American workers first. This will be harder for people from India and other countries.
針對外籍勞工有新規定。公司必須證明他們首先無法找到美國工人。這對來自印度及其他國家的人來說將更加困難。
Students and visa workers will have more problems. Students must stay for a short, fixed time. Some workers may lose their right to work if the rules change.
學生與簽證工作者將面臨更多問題。學生必須在短暫且固定的時間內停留。如果規定改變,部分工作者可能會失去工作權。
Conclusion
These rules are not final. The government and courts must check them first.
這些規定尚未最終確定。政府與法院必須先進行審核。
Vocabulary Learning
🛑 The Power of 'Must'
In the text, the word must is used several times. We use this word when there is a strict rule or a necessity. You have no choice.
Examples from the text:
- "Companies must show..."
- "Students must stay..."
- "Courts must check..."
How to build your own sentences:
Subject + must + Action
- I must study English. (It is necessary for me)
- You must stop at the red light. (It is the law)
💰 Talking about Money (Simple Phrases)
Notice how the text describes costs without using hard words:
- "Cost... higher" Prices go up.
- "Cost more money" It is expensive.
- "Unable to pay" I don't have enough money.
Quick Tip: In A2 English, you don't need big words. Instead of "expensive," you can say "It costs a lot of money."