Ted Cruz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Argue About Money and History

Introduction

Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have a big fight. They disagree about the history of the USA and rich people.

Main Body

Representative Ocasio-Cortez says billionaires are not fair. She says they take money from workers. She believes the American Revolution happened because people hated rich leaders. Senator Cruz says she is wrong. He says rich people helped start the USA. He believes free business helps poor people. He says her ideas are like communism and they do not work. This fight happens before a big election. Both parties are spending a lot of money. Donald Trump also talks about the election rules.

Conclusion

The two leaders still disagree. They have very different ideas about money and the past.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Opinion' Pattern

In this story, we see how to say what someone thinks. This is a key skill for A2 English.

How to build it: Person β†’\rightarrow Action word β†’\rightarrow The Idea

Examples from the text:

  • She says β†’\rightarrow billionaires are not fair.
  • He believes β†’\rightarrow free business helps poor people.
  • She says β†’\rightarrow they take money from workers.

πŸ”‘ Word Choice for Beginners

Instead of using a big word like "claim" or "argue," use these simple words to share a thought:

  1. Say: For a simple fact or statement.
  2. Believe: For a personal feeling or a strong opinion.

Quick Comparison:

  • "He says she is wrong" (A simple statement)
  • "He believes it does not work" (A deep opinion)

Vocabulary Learning

fight
an argument or clash
Example:They had a fight over the project deadline.
disagree
to have a different opinion
Example:I disagree with the plan because it is too risky.
rich
having a lot of money
Example:She is rich and travels to many countries.
money
currency used for buying goods
Example:He saved money for his future education.
workers
people who do work for pay
Example:Workers in the factory produce cars.
free
not costing money
Example:The museum offers free admission on Sundays.
business
a company or trade activity
Example:She runs a small business that sells handmade jewelry.
election
a voting event to choose leaders
Example:The election will decide who will be the next mayor.
rules
guidelines that must be followed
Example:Students must follow the school rules at all times.
past
earlier time
Example:She remembers the past when she was a child.