Hate Crimes in Canada

加拿大的仇恨犯罪


Introduction

More people are attacking Muslims and Jews in Canada. The government is making new laws to stop this.

在加拿大,越來越多人攻擊穆斯林與猶太人。政府正在制定新法律以阻止這種情況。

Main Body

A group for Muslims wants better safety. They want more police at mosques. They want schools to teach about respect. Hate crimes against Muslims grew a lot in 2023.

一個穆斯林團體希望獲得更好的安全保障。他們希望在清真寺部署更多警察,並希望學校教授尊重。2023年,針對穆斯林的仇恨犯罪大幅增加。

In Montreal, a man tried to burn a Jewish temple. Police caught him. A Rabbi says people are angry because of wars in other countries. This makes people attack Jews in Canada.

在蒙特婁,一名男子企圖焚毀一座猶太寺廟,隨後被警方逮捕。一名拉比表示,由於其他國家發生戰爭導致人們憤怒,進而導致在加拿大攻擊猶太人的現象。

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a new group to help. This group studies hate. Also, the government passed a new law. This law says it is a crime to stop people from going to their church, mosque, or temple.

總理 Mark Carney 成立了一個新小組來提供協助。該小組專門研究仇恨問題。此外,政府通過了一項新法律,規定阻礙人們前往教堂、清真寺或寺廟屬於犯罪行為。

Conclusion

The government is using new laws and new groups to stop religious hate.

政府正透過新法律與新小組來阻止宗教仇恨。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 Action Words for 'Wanting' Things

In the text, we see: "They want better safety." and "They want more police."

When you are at an A2 level, you need to express your needs clearly. Use this simple pattern:

Person → want(s) → Thing

  • I want \rightarrow help.
  • The group wants \rightarrow safety.
  • The school wants \rightarrow respect.

🛠️ Word Builder: 'More'

Notice how the author uses "More" to show an increase:

  • More people...
  • More police...
  • More laws...

Tip: Put "More" before a noun to say you need a higher number of something.

More + [Noun] \rightarrow More water, more time, more books.

Vocabulary Learning

attacking (v.)
trying to hurt someone or something
Example:The dog was attacking the mailman.
government (n.)
the group of people who rule a country
Example:The government made a new rule about schools.
safety (n.)
the state of being safe from danger
Example:The police are here for our safety.
respect (n.)
feeling that someone is important and treating them well
Example:It is important to show respect to your teachers.
temple (n.)
a building used for praying to God
Example:They go to the temple every Sunday.
crime (n.)
an action that is against the law
Example:Stealing a car is a serious crime.
Practice A2 words in a crossword