Allan Schoenborn Can Leave the Hospital

Allan Schoenborn 可離開醫院


Introduction

A board in British Columbia says Allan Schoenborn can leave the hospital. In 2008, he killed his three children. A court said he was sick and not responsible for the crimes.

卑詩省的一個委員會表示 Allan Schoenborn 可以離開醫院。他在 2008 年殺死了他的三個孩子。法院當時判定他患病,無需對這些罪行負責。

Main Body

Schoenborn must live in a special house in Vancouver. He must go to a doctor for his mind. He cannot have weapons. He cannot drink alcohol or use drugs. He cannot talk to the families of the children.

Schoenborn 必須住在溫哥華的一間特別住宅中。他必須接受精神科醫生的治療。他不得持有武器。他不得飲酒或使用藥物。他不得與孩子們的家人接觸。

Some people are angry. The family of the children and some politicians say this is dangerous. They think he only wants to be free. Other people say the law is working to keep the city safe.

有些人感到憤怒。孩子們的家人和一些政治人物表示這樣做很危險。他們認為他只是想要自由。而其他人則認為法律正在發揮作用,以確保城市的安全。

Schoenborn changed his name in 2021. Because of this, the government made a new law in 2024. Now, people must show their criminal record before they change their name.

Schoenborn 在 2021 年更改了姓名。因此,政府在 2024 年制定了新法律。現在,人們在更改姓名之前必須出示其刑事紀錄。

Conclusion

Schoenborn must follow these rules. The board will check him again in one year.

Schoenborn 必須遵守這些規則。委員會將在一年後再次對他進行審查。

Vocabulary Learning

🛑 The Power of "MUST" & "CANNOT"

In this story, the author uses two very strong words to show rules. If you want to reach A2, you need to know how to tell people what is allowed and what is forbidden.

1. MUST = 100% Necessary

  • Schoenborn must live in a special house.
  • He must go to a doctor.
  • Pattern: Person \rightarrow must \rightarrow action.

2. CANNOT = 0% Allowed

  • He cannot have weapons.
  • He cannot drink alcohol.
  • Pattern: Person \rightarrow cannot \rightarrow action.

Quick Word Shift: Instead of saying "It is forbidden to drink," just say "He cannot drink." It is simpler and more natural for daily English.

Vocabulary Learning

responsible (adj.)
to be the cause of something or to have the duty to take care of something
Example:The driver was responsible for the accident.
weapons (n.)
objects used to fight or kill someone
Example:The police officer carries weapons for safety.
politicians (n.)
people whose job is to make laws for a city or country
Example:Politicians are talking about the new school law.
dangerous (adj.)
likely to cause harm or injury
Example:It is dangerous to walk alone in the dark forest.
criminal record (n.)
a list of all the crimes a person has committed
Example:The company checks your criminal record before you start the job.
Practice A2 words in a crossword