US Border Rules and California Prisons

May 15, 2026, 21:43

Introduction

The US government says fewer people leave the border. Now, more people are in prisons in California.

Main Body

The government says they do not let people go free at the border. In April, they caught 8,943 people. This is much lower than before. They also found more drugs. But prisons in California have problems. There are now 6,000 people in these prisons. Before, there were only 2,300. There are not enough workers to help them. Some people do not get medicine on time. Some people do not have clean water. The food and items in the prisons cost too much money.

Conclusion

The federal government says the plan works. California says the prisons are too full and the conditions are bad.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'TOO'

In this text, we see a word that changes everything: Too.

When we use too before an adjective (describing word), it means 'more than we want' or 'more than is good'. It is a negative feeling.

Look at these examples from the story:

Too much money → The price is bad/high.
Too full → There are too many people; there is no space.

How to use it for A2 English:

Too + Adjective $\rightarrow$ Bad Situation

Too hot $\rightarrow$ I want it to be cooler.
Too slow $\rightarrow$ I want it to be faster.
Too expensive $\rightarrow$ I cannot buy it.

🕒 'Now' vs 'Before'

To move from A1 to A2, you must show change. This article uses two simple words to compare the past and the present:

Before $\rightarrow$ 2,300 people Now $\rightarrow$ 6,000 people

Use this simple bridge to describe your life: "Before, I lived in a small house. Now, I live in a big city."