Painting the Lincoln Memorial Pool
Introduction
The US government is painting the Lincoln Memorial pool. They want the city of Washington D.C. to look better.
Main Body
The pool had many problems. It was built on wet land and it broke. Some people wanted to spend $300 million to fix it. Instead, the government is painting it blue. This costs $6.9 million. A company from Virginia is doing the work. The government did not ask other companies for prices. Some people are angry about this. They say the company knows about roofs, not pools. The government wants to change the city. The US will have a big birthday soon. They are building a new room in the White House and changing names of offices.
Conclusion
The workers started the painting. But some experts say the paint will not fix the broken pool.
Learning
🟢 The "Something is Doing" Pattern
Look at these sentences from the story:
- "The government is painting the pool."
- "A company is doing the work."
- "They are building a new room."
How it works:
When we see am/is/are + action-ing, it means the action is happening right now or in this period of time.
Quick Guide:
- 1 person (He/She/It/The government) is + painting
- More than 1 (They/We) are + building
🛠️ Useful Words for A2
| Word | Simple Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Instead | Not this, but that | Not \rightarrow6.9 million |
| Expert | A person who knows a lot | An expert knows about pools. |
| Broken | Not working / Damaged | The pool is broken. |