Australia Changes Paper Forms to Digital Forms
澳洲將紙本表格改為電子表格
Introduction
Australia is stopping paper cards for people who enter the country. Now, people will use a digital system.
澳洲將停止要求入境人士填寫紙本卡片，現在將改用電子系統。
Main Body
The government started this in October 2024. Many people on Qantas flights used it in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. More cities will use it by 2026. All airports will use it soon.
政府於 2024 年 10 月開始實施。許多搭乘 Qantas 航班前往悉尼、墨爾本及布里斯本的人士已開始使用。到 2026 年將有更多城市採用，不久所有機場都將全面使用。
The government is spending 56.1 million dollars on this. They want better information about who enters the country. This helps keep the country safe from bad plants or animals.
政府在該項目上投入了 5,610 萬美元。他們希望更準確地掌握入境人員的資訊。這有助於保護國家免受有害植物或動物的侵害。
Leaders say this is good for visitors. It also helps Australia get ready for the 2032 Olympic Games. But some people are worried. They think the government might not keep their private information safe.
領導者表示這對遊客是有利的。這也有助於澳洲為 2032 年奧運會做準備。但部分人士表示擔憂，認為政府可能無法保障其個人私隱資訊的安全。
Conclusion
Australia is using digital cards to make travel faster, but some people worry about their private data.
澳洲使用電子卡使旅程更加快速，但部分人士擔心個人私隱數據的安全。
Vocabulary Learning
🛠️ Building-Block Words
Look at how we describe places and things in this text. To reach A2, you need to know how to describe a general group and then a specific example.
The Pattern: General Group Specific Examples
From the text:
- Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
- Flights Qantas
- Events 2032 Olympic Games
🕒 Time Jumpers
Notice the difference between Now and Later. This is a key skill for beginner English speakers.
| Now / Past | Future |
|---|---|
| Started (October 2024) | Will use (by 2026) |
| Is spending | Will use (soon) |
Quick Tip: Use 'will' when you talk about a plan for the future. Example: Australia will use digital cards.