New Energy Projects in Victoria and New South Wales
Introduction
Two states in Australia are planning new energy projects. Some people like these plans, but other people do not.
Main Body
Victoria says yes to a big wind farm. It has 219 turbines. It will make a lot of electricity for the state. Some local people are unhappy. They say the wind farm looks bad in the countryside. New South Wales is looking at a new waste plant. This plant burns trash to make power for 40,000 homes. It costs 600 million dollars. Local people in New South Wales do not want this plant. They say the area already smells bad. Farmers worry that the soil will become dirty.
Conclusion
Victoria is building more wind power. New South Wales is still talking about the waste plant because people are angry.
Learning
⚡ THE 'SOME vs. OTHER' CONTRAST
In this story, we see a great way to describe two different groups of people. To reach A2, you need to show you can compare opinions simply.
The Pattern:
Some people [Action/Feeling] → Other people [Different Action/Feeling]
Examples from the text:
- Some people like these plans other people do not.
- Some local people are unhappy (implied) others might be happy.
🛠️ USEFUL WORD PAIRS
Instead of using big words, use these simple pairs to describe the energy projects:
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Make power | Smells bad |
| Make electricity | Looks bad |
| Building | Dirty soil |
💡 QUICK TIP: 'SAY' vs 'SAYS'
Look at how the text talks about who is speaking:
- Victoria says... (One state = Singular)
- They say... (Many people = Plural)
Keep it simple: Use 'says' for one person/thing, and 'say' for two or more.