New Law for Houses

房屋新法

Jul 11, 2026, 13:41

Introduction

A new law about housing started on July 11, 2026. President Trump did not sign the paper, but it still became a law.

一部關於房屋的新法於 2026 年 7 月 11 日開始生效。川普總統雖然沒有簽署，但該法仍正式生效。

Main Body

President Trump did not sign the law because he was angry. He wanted a different law about voting. He said the housing law was not important.

川普總統因為憤怒而沒有簽署這部法律。他想要一部不同的投票法。他表示房屋法並不重要。

This law helps people buy houses. Big companies cannot buy too many small houses. This helps normal people buy homes. The law also makes houses cheaper to build.

這部法律有助於人們購屋。大公司不能購買過多的小型房屋。這有助於一般民眾買房。該法也降低了房屋的建築成本。

Some people say the law is not strong. It does not give money to poor people. Also, local cities must agree to help for the law to work.

有些人認為這部法律力度不足。它沒有為窮人提供資金。此外，地方市政府必須同意協助，該法才能生效。

Conclusion

The law is now active. We must wait to see if it helps people in the future.

該法目前已生效。我們必須觀察未來是否能真正幫助到人們。

Vocabulary Learning

🛑 The 'NOT' Power

In this story, we see how to say 'no' or 'not' using did not and cannot. This is the fastest way to move from A1 to A2 because it lets you describe things that are missing or forbidden.

1. Past Mistakes/Actions (Did not) When something didn't happen in the past, use: did not + action word.

Example: President Trump did not sign the paper.
Rule: Even if it's in the past, the action word (sign) stays in its normal present form.
Pattern: did not $\rightarrow$ Past Negative

2. Rules and Limits (Cannot) When someone is not allowed to do something, use: cannot.

Example: Big companies cannot buy too many houses.
Rule: This is for laws or things that are impossible.
Pattern: cannot $\rightarrow$ No Permission

Quick Summary Table

Word	Time	Meaning
Did not	Past	It didn't happen
Cannot	Now/Always	Not allowed

Vocabulary Learning

law (n.)

A set of official rules that everyone in a country must follow.

Example:The law says you must stop at a red light.

housing (n.)

Houses and apartments for people to live in.

Example:The city needs more affordable housing for students.

sign (v.)

To write your name on a document to show you agree with it.

Example:Please sign the paper at the bottom of the page.

companies (n.)

Businesses that sell products or services to make money.

Example:Many big companies use computers to track their sales.

cheaper (adj.)

Costing less money than something else.

Example:Apples are cheaper than grapes today.

active (adj.)

Something that is now working or in use.

Example:My new bank account is now active.

Practice A2 words in a crossword→