Plan for a Big Arch in Washington
在華盛頓興建大型拱門的計劃
Introduction
A group of planners says a new 250-foot arch can be built. But they are not sure if the arch is too tall for the law.
一群規劃師表示可以興建一座 250 英尺高的新拱門。但他們不確定拱門的高度是否違反法律。
Main Body
The government wants to build a big stone arch for a special holiday. Some people say the law says buildings cannot be too tall. Other people say the law does not apply to this project.
政府希望在一個特別的節日興建一座大型石拱門。有些人認為法律規定建築物不能太高。而其他人則認為該法律不適用於此計畫。
The planners suggested a change. They want a smaller middle part and a bigger statue on top. This keeps the arch at 250 feet. But some artists say this will look bad.
規劃師建議進行調整。他們希望將中間部分縮小，並在頂端放置一座更大的雕像。這樣能將拱門維持在 250 英尺。但部分藝術家表示這樣會很難看。
Many people do not like the arch. Some war veterans are angry. They say the arch blocks the view of the Lincoln Memorial. Also, the arch might be a problem for planes at the airport.
許多人不喜歡這座拱門。一些退伍軍人感到憤怒。他們表示拱門會遮擋林肯紀念館的視線。此外，拱門可能會對機場的飛機造成問題。
Conclusion
The planners will make a final choice in September. They want more information first.
規劃師將在九月做出最終決定。他們希望先獲取更多資訊。
Vocabulary Learning
🧱 Opposites in the City
In this story, we see words that describe size and direction. If you want to reach A2, you need to know how to describe things using 'Opposite Pairs'.
The Size Scale:
- Big (The arch) Small (The middle part)
- Tall (The building) Short (Not mentioned, but the opposite of tall)
The Agree/Disagree Scale:
- Like (Some people like it) Do not like / Angry (Veterans are angry)
Quick Tip: When you describe a building, use Tall. When you describe a box or a person's height generally, you can use Big or Short.
Example from text: "The arch is too tall for the law."