US Government Says Yale Medical School Broke the Law

May 14, 2026, 20:40
USPolitics

Introduction

The US Department of Justice says Yale Medical School did something illegal. They say the school used race to choose students.

Main Body

The government studied the school for one year. They say Yale chose students based on race. This is against the law. Some students had lower grades and test scores but still got in. Other students had higher grades but did not get in. The government says this is not fair. The government wants all schools to stop these rules. They say doctors must be the best students to keep people safe. Other schools have the same problem.

Conclusion

The government wants Yale to change its rules. If Yale does not change, the government will take them to court.

Learning

⚖️ The "Opposite" Pattern

In this story, we see two groups of people. To reach A2, you need to show contrast (how things are different).

The Pattern:

  • Higher →\rightarrow More high
  • Lower →\rightarrow Less high

Look at the text:

  1. "Some students had lower grades..."
  2. "Other students had higher grades..."

How to use this in real life: If you are talking about prices, sizes, or scores, use these words to compare two things:

  • The red shirt is higher in price than the blue shirt.
  • My test score was lower than yours.

Quick Tip: When you see "Some...", look for "Other..." to find the difference!

Vocabulary Learning

government
A group of people who control a country, state, or community.
Example:The government made a new law.
school
A place where people learn.
Example:My sister goes to school every day.
students
People who study at a school.
Example:The students finished their homework.
law
A rule that people must follow.
Example:It is illegal to drive without a license.
grades
Marks that show how well someone did in school.
Example:She got good grades on her test.
scores
Numbers that show performance.
Example:He had a high score on the exam.
fair
Just and equal.
Example:The judge made a fair decision.
rules
Instructions that say what is allowed.
Example:The rules say no phones in class.
doctor
A person who helps people feel better.
Example:The doctor gave me medicine.
people
Humans in general.
Example:Many people came to the event.
safe
Not dangerous.
Example:The playground is safe for children.
change
To make something different.
Example:We need to change the plan.
court
A place where legal cases are heard.
Example:The case went to court.
year
A period of 12 months.
Example:It was his first year at university.
study
To learn about something.
Example:I study for my exams.
choose
To pick something.
Example:She chose the blue shirt.
based
Decided on something.
Example:The decision was based on facts.
against
In opposition to.
Example:He was against the new policy.
lower
Smaller in amount or value.
Example:The lower score was disappointing.
higher
Greater in amount or value.
Example:The higher grade was impressive.
not
Negative.
Example:She is not happy.
stop
To end.
Example:Please stop talking.
same
Identical.
Example:They have the same car.
problem
A difficult situation.
Example:There is a problem with the engine.
take
To carry or bring.
Example:She will take the book to school.
use
To employ.
Example:Use your notes during the test.
race
A category of people based on physical traits.
Example:The race was based on color.
illegal
Not allowed by law.
Example:It is illegal to smoke here.
department
A part of an organization.
Example:The department handles finances.
justice
Fairness.
Example:The justice system is important.
medical
Related to health.
Example:He works in a medical clinic.
broke
Broken.
Example:The vase broke when it fell.