Three States Plan to Save Colorado River Water
Introduction
Arizona, California, and Nevada want to use less water from the Colorado River. They want to keep water in the big lakes.
Main Body
The three states want to save a lot of water by 2028. They do this because there is not enough rain and snow. The lakes are becoming empty. Arizona and Nevada will use much less water. California will also use less water. Farmers may grow different plants or stop watering some fields. People in cities may pay more for water. Other states like Utah and Colorado are not happy. They think the plan is not good enough for Lake Powell. These states want a new person to help them agree. They do not want to go to court.
Conclusion
The government must now say yes or no to this plan. The states still do not agree on everything.
Learning
đ§ The Power of "Less"
In this story, we see a very useful word for A2 students: Less.
When we have a lot of something (like water) and we want a smaller amount, we use less. It is the opposite of more.
How it works in the text:
- Use less water (Small amount of water)
- Use much less water (Very small amount of water)
Quick Comparison Table
| More ( ) | Less ( ) |
|---|---|
| More rain | Less rain |
| More money | Less money |
| More plants | Less plants |
Watch out! Notice how the text says: "People... may pay more for water." If the water is less, the price is often more! This is a great pattern to remember for real-life English.