New Rules for US Military Appearance
美國軍隊外貌新規定
Introduction
The US Department of Defense has new rules. Soldiers must follow strict rules for their hair and fitness.
美國國防部制定了新規定。士兵必須在髮型和體能方面遵守嚴格的規則。
Main Body
Secretary Pete Hegseth wants soldiers to look professional. He thinks this helps the military work better. Now, soldiers must shave their faces. Some people have skin problems and cannot shave. These people can have a medical note for one year. After one year, they may have to leave the military.
國防部長 Pete Hegseth 希望士兵看起來更專業。他認為這有助於軍隊運作得更好。現在,士兵必須刮臉。有些人因為皮膚問題無法刮臉,這些人可以提供為期一年的醫療證明。一年後,他們可能必須離開軍隊。
Some people are unhappy. They say these rules are hard for Black soldiers because of skin issues. The leaders say beards are dangerous. They say beards stop safety masks from working correctly.
有些人對此不滿。他們表示由於皮膚問題,這些規定對黑人士兵來說很困難。領導層則表示留鬍鬚很危險,因為這會導致安全面具無法正常運作。
Secretary Hegseth visited two ships. He saw soldiers who did not follow the rules. Now, he wants to change rules for tattoos and religion too. He wants everyone to look the same.
部長 Hegseth 參觀了兩艘船。他發現有士兵沒有遵守規定。現在,他想連紋身和宗教相關的規定也一併更改。他希望每個人看起來都一樣。
Conclusion
The military will use these strict rules now. People who do not follow them may leave the military in July 2027.
軍隊現在將執行這些嚴格規定。不遵守規定的人可能會在 2027 年 7 月離開軍隊。
Vocabulary Learning
🛠️ The 'Must' Tool
In this story, we see the word must many times. Use this when there is no choice. It is a rule.
- Soldiers must follow rules.
- Soldiers must shave.
How to use it: Subject + must + Action (Verb)
Compare it to 'May': While must is a rule, may is a possibility.
- They may have to leave. (Maybe they leave, maybe they stay) Possibility
- They must follow. (They have to do it) Rule
📝 Useful Word Pairs
Look at these opposites from the text to grow your vocabulary:
- Strict (Hard rules) Flexible (Easy rules)
- Professional (Looking correct for work) Casual (Looking relaxed)