Money for Coal Power

撥款支持煤電

Jun 4, 2026, 20:52
USPolitics

Introduction

President Donald Trump gives $700 million to help the coal industry in the USA.

川普總統撥款 7 億美元以協助美國的煤工業。

Main Body

The government gives money to old power plants. They will build new plants in Alaska and West Virginia. They also want to sell coal to other countries.

政府向舊發電廠提供資金。他們將在阿拉斯加和西維吉尼亞州興建新電廠。他們還希望將煤炭銷售到其他國家。

Some people like this plan. They say coal makes electricity cheap. They say we need more power for new AI computers.

有些人支持這個計劃。他們表示煤炭能降低電費。他們認為新的 AI 電腦需要更多電力。

Other people hate this plan. Green groups say coal is bad for the air. They say coal makes people sick. They want more wind and solar power.

其他人則反對這個計劃。環保組織表示煤炭對空氣有害。他們認為煤炭會導致人們生病。他們希望增加風能和太陽能的運用。

Conclusion

The USA is using more coal now, but most other countries use green energy.

美國目前使用更多煤炭，但大多數其他國家則使用綠色能源。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ THE 'S' RULE

Look at these sentences:

  • Coal makes electricity cheap.
  • Coal makes people sick.

The Pattern When one thing (singular) does an action, we add -s to the verb.

Easy Breakdown: Coal (1 thing) →\rightarrow makes Government (1 thing) →\rightarrow gives

Compare this to groups: Green groups (many) →\rightarrow say (No -s!) Other countries (many) →\rightarrow use (No -s!)

📦 KEY VOCABULARY

  • Industry: A group of businesses (like coal or cars).
  • Plants: In this story, not flowers! Big buildings that make power.
  • Solar: Energy from the sun ☀️.

Vocabulary Learning

money (n.)
A medium of exchange, like coins or bills.
Example:I saved some money for the trip.
help (v.)
To give assistance or support.
Example:Can you help me carry these boxes?
coal (n.)
A black rock used for making fire or electricity.
Example:The factory burns coal to produce power.
government (n.)
The group that makes and enforces laws for a country.
Example:The government announced new rules for cars.
plants (n.)
Buildings where electricity is made.
Example:The new plants will use clean energy.
build (v.)
To construct or make something.
Example:They will build a bridge across the river.
new (adj.)
Not old; recently made or started.
Example:She bought a new phone yesterday.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:The people in the city are friendly.
plan (n.)
An idea or proposal to do something.
Example:We have a plan to visit the museum.
say (v.)
To speak or express something.
Example:He said he would come later.
makes (v.)
Creates or produces.
Example:She makes bread every morning.
power (n.)
Energy used to run machines or lights.
Example:The power of the wind is strong.
air (n.)
The invisible gas we breathe.
Example:The air in the mountains feels fresh.
sick (adj.)
Feeling ill or not healthy.
Example:She feels sick after eating too much.
wind (n.)
Moving air that can turn turbines.
Example:The wind is blowing hard today.
solar (adj.)
Related to the sun; used for energy.
Example:Solar panels collect sunlight to make electricity.
USA (n.)
United States of America, a country in North America.
Example:The USA has many large cities.
now (adv.)
At the present time.
Example:We will start the project now.
green (adj.)
Related to nature or the environment.
Example:Green parks are good for exercise.
energy (n.)
The ability to do work or produce light.
Example:Solar energy powers many homes.
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