Senator Lindsey Graham Dies

參議員 Lindsey Graham 逝世

Jul 12, 2026, 22:51
ChinaPolitics

Introduction

Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina died on July 11, 2026. He was sick for a short time.

來自南卡羅來納州的參議員 Lindsey Graham 於 2026 年 7 月 11 日逝世。他曾短暫患病。

Main Body

The doctor said his heart failed. He died after a trip to Ukraine. He helped Ukraine get money and weapons.

醫生表示他的心臟衰竭。他在一次烏克蘭之行後逝世。他曾協助烏克蘭獲取資金與武器。

At first, Graham did not like Donald Trump. Later, they became close friends. They worked together to change laws and pick judges.

起初，Graham 並不喜歡川普。後來，他們成為了親密的朋友。他們共同合作修改法律並挑選法官。

Graham liked to help other countries. He supported Israel and Ukraine. He wanted the US to stop Iran. Some other Republicans did not agree with him.

Graham 喜歡幫助其他國家。他支持以色列與烏克蘭。他希望美國阻止伊朗。部分共和黨人並不認同他的看法。

Now, South Carolina needs a new senator. Governor Henry McMaster will pick a person for now. There will be a special election on August 11.

現在，南卡羅來納州需要一名新參議員。州長 Henry McMaster 將會暫時指派一人。8 月 11 日將舉行特別選舉。

Conclusion

The Republican Party lost a leader in foreign policy. South Carolina must find a new senator quickly.

共和黨失去了一位外交政策領袖。南卡羅來納州必須儘快找尋新任參議員。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Then vs. Now

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. This is a key skill for A2 English.

The Past (Finished) We use verbs that end in -ed or change their form to show something is over:

  • liked (past of like) →\rightarrow "Graham did not like Donald Trump."
  • became (past of become) →\rightarrow "They became close friends."
  • worked (past of work) →\rightarrow "They worked together."

The Present (Happening Now) We use a different form for things that are true right now:

  • needs →\rightarrow "South Carolina needs a new senator."
  • will pick →\rightarrow "Governor McMaster will pick a person." (This is for the near future).

Quick Pattern: Person + Verb-ed →\rightarrow History (Example: He helped Ukraine) Person + Verb-s →\rightarrow Now (Example: He wants to stop Iran)

Vocabulary Learning

senator (n.)
A person who is a member of a special group that makes laws for a country.
Example:The senator voted for the new law.
failed (v.)
When a part of the body stops working.
Example:The old man's heart failed after many years.
weapons (n.)
Objects used for fighting or attacking, like guns.
Example:The army has many strong weapons.
judges (n.)
People who decide laws in a court.
Example:The judges listen to both sides before making a decision.
supported (v.)
To help or agree with someone or something.
Example:My parents supported my decision to study English.
election (n.)
The process of choosing a leader by voting.
Example:The presidential election is held every four years.
foreign policy (n.)
A government's plan for how to deal with other countries.
Example:The leader discussed foreign policy with the other presidents.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→