Jesse Ridgway Ends Pregnancy After Down Syndrome Test
Jesse Ridgway 在唐氏症檢查後決定終止妊娠
Introduction
Jesse Ridgway is a famous person on the internet. He and his wife, Ashley, stopped their pregnancy. The baby had Down syndrome.
Jesse Ridgway 是一位著名的網路紅人。他與妻子 Ashley 終止了妊娠，因為孩子患有唐氏症。
Main Body
The couple went to a doctor. The doctor said the baby had health problems. Jesse and Ashley talked to medical experts. They decided to stop the pregnancy because of these health risks.
這對夫婦去看醫生了。醫生表示胎兒有健康問題。Jesse 和 Ashley 在諮詢醫療專家後，由於這些健康風險而決定終止妊娠。
Many people are angry. Some political and religious leaders say this is wrong. They say it is a bad choice.
許多人感到憤怒。一些政治和宗教領袖表示這樣做是錯誤的，認為這是一個糟糕的選擇。
Jesse and Ashley are sad. Many people sent them mean messages and threats online. In their state, New Jersey, this choice is legal.
Jesse 和 Ashley 感到很悲傷。許多人在網上向他們發送惡意訊息和威脅。在他們所在的紐澤西州，這個選擇是合法的。
Conclusion
People still argue about this topic. They disagree about what is right and wrong.
人們仍然在爭論這個話題，對於對錯的看法分歧很大。
Vocabulary Learning
The 'People' Connection
Look at how we describe different groups in this story. At A2 level, you need to connect people to their feelings and actions.
1. Who are they?
- The couple Jesse and Ashley
- Medical experts Doctors
- Leaders People with power
2. How do they feel?
- Many people angry
- Jesse and Ashley sad
3. What are they doing?
- People argue (they fight with words)
- People disagree (they have different ideas)
Quick Tip: Notice the word 'many'. We use it before people to show a big group.
- Example: Many people are angry.