Government Asks New York Times Reporters for Information

政府要求《紐約時報》記者提供資訊


Introduction

The US government wants reporters from The New York Times to talk to a court. This is because the reporters wrote about the President's plane.

美國政府要求《紐約時報》的記者出庭,因為這些記者報導了關於總統專機的消息。

Main Body

The New York Times wrote a story about a plane. Qatar gave this plane to the US. The story says the plane is not safe. It does not have tools to stop missiles.

《紐約時報》報導了一篇關於飛機的故事。這架飛機是由卡達贈送給美國的。報導指出該飛機並不安全,因為缺乏攔截飛彈的設備。

FBI officials did not like the story. They wanted the reporters to tell their secrets. Now, the government is using the law to make the reporters speak.

FBI 官員對這篇報導感到不滿。他們希望記者透露其秘密來源。現在,政府正利用法律手段強迫記者發言。

The New York Times is angry. They say the government is trying to scare them. They say the law protects the press. Some politicians also worry that the plane from Qatar is a risk.

《紐約時報》對此感到憤怒。他們表示政府正試圖恐嚇他們,並強調法律保護新聞自由。部分政治人物也擔心這架來自卡達的飛機存在風險。

Conclusion

The reporters must go to court in New York. People are still arguing about the news and safety.

記者必須前往紐約出庭。人們對於這則新聞及安全性問題仍持有爭議。

Vocabulary Learning

🎯 Focus: The Action Word 'Want'

In this story, we see a pattern: Someone → Wants → Something.

  • The US government wants reporters...
  • They wanted the reporters...

How to use it: Use Want when you have a wish or a need.

The Time Switch:

  • Right now \rightarrow Want / Wants
  • In the past \rightarrow Wanted

🛠️ Simple Word Swaps

The text uses words that describe feelings. Learn these to reach A2 level:

  • Angry \rightarrow Not happy / Mad
  • Worry \rightarrow To feel nervous about a problem
  • Safe \rightarrow Not in danger

📦 Grouping Ideas

Look at how the writer connects people to things:

  • The New York Times \rightarrow The press
  • FBI officials \rightarrow The government

Tip: Instead of saying the same name 10 times, use a general group name!

Vocabulary Learning

reporters (n.)
People who write news stories for newspapers or TV
Example:The reporters asked the president many questions.
court (n.)
A place where a judge and lawyers decide if someone broke the law
Example:He must go to court to talk about the problem.
missiles (n.)
Large rockets that can fly far and explode
Example:The army uses missiles to protect the country.
officials (n.)
People who have a position of power in a government
Example:Government officials met to talk about the new law.
secrets (n.)
Information that is hidden from other people
Example:Please keep my secret and do not tell anyone.
protects (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from danger
Example:A helmet protects your head when you ride a bike.
press (n.)
Newspapers, magazines, and news reporters
Example:The press wrote many stories about the election.
risk (n.)
A chance that something bad or dangerous might happen
Example:Driving too fast is a big risk.
arguing (v.)
Speaking angrily because people have different ideas
Example:The two friends are arguing about which movie to watch.
Practice A2 words in a crossword