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
π‘ 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 Action word The Idea
Examples from the text:
- She says billionaires are not fair.
- He believes free business helps poor people.
- She says they take money from workers.
π Word Choice for Beginners
Instead of using a big word like "claim" or "argue," use these simple words to share a thought:
- Say: For a simple fact or statement.
- 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)