New Jobs for Western Australia Ministers

西澳州部長職務調整


Introduction

Leader Roger Cook changed the jobs of his ministers. He did this because Paul Papalia left his job.

領導人 Roger Cook 調整了他的部長職務,這是因為 Paul Papalia 離職了。

Main Body

Many ministers have new work. Tony Buti now looks after prisons. Don Punch looks after racing and gaming. Hannah Beazley helps veterans. Reece Whitby looks after emergency services.

許多部長有了新工作。Tony Buti 現在負責監獄事務。Don Punch 負責賽馬與博弈。Hannah Beazley 協助退伍軍人。Reece Whitby 負責緊急服務。

Roger Cook now manages the defence industry. He wants to help the state build and fix submarines. Amber-Jade Sanderson and Rita Saffioti also help with this work.

Roger Cook 現在管理國防工業。他希望幫助該州建造與維修潛水艇。Amber-Jade Sanderson 和 Rita Saffioti 也將協助此項工作。

Roger Cook also manages tourism and trade. David Michael now manages state development. Daniel Pastorelli has a new job in the cabinet. He looks after water and mines. Meredith Hammat now looks after preventative health.

Roger Cook 同時管理觀光與貿易。David Michael 現在管理州發展。Daniel Pastorelli 在內閣中接任新職,負責水務與礦產。Meredith Hammat 現在則負責預防保健。

Conclusion

The government changed these jobs to help the economy and the military.

政府調整這些職務是為了幫助經濟與軍隊。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Action Words for Responsibility

In the text, we see different ways to say someone is 'in charge' of something. This is perfect for A2 learners to describe their own jobs or chores.

The Patterns:

  • Looks after \rightarrow Tony Buti looks after prisons.
  • Manages \rightarrow Roger Cook manages tourism.
  • Helps with \rightarrow Rita Saffioti helps with this work.

Quick Guide:

  • Use "Looks after" for taking care of people or things (like a baby or a project).
  • Use "Manages" for being the boss of a department.
  • Use "Helps with" when you are not the main boss, but you do the work.

Example Shift: I look after the dog \rightarrow I manage the office \rightarrow I help with the cleaning.

Vocabulary Learning

minister (n.)
An important person in the government who is in charge of a specific area.
Example:The health minister is talking about new hospitals.
veterans (n.)
People who used to be in the army, navy, or air force.
Example:The center provides help and care for war veterans.
emergency services (n.)
Organizations like the police, fire department, and ambulance.
Example:Call the emergency services if there is a fire.
defence (n.)
The act of protecting a country from attack.
Example:The government spends money on national defence.
submarines (n.)
Ships that can travel and stay under the water.
Example:Submarines are used to explore the deep ocean.
tourism (n.)
The business of providing services for people who visit a place for a holiday.
Example:Tourism is very important for the economy of the city.
trade (n.)
The activity of buying and selling goods between different countries.
Example:The two countries signed a new trade agreement.
cabinet (n.)
A group of senior ministers who make important government decisions.
Example:The cabinet met to discuss the new law.
preventative (adj.)
Something done to stop a problem or illness from happening.
Example:Eating healthy food is a preventative measure against sickness.
economy (n.)
The system of how money and goods are produced and used in a country.
Example:The country's economy is growing quickly this year.
Practice A2 words in a crossword