The 2026 King's Birthday Awards
2026年國王誕生日勳章
Introduction
The King gave awards to 949 people in Australia. These people helped their communities and did great work.
國王向澳大利亞的 949 人頒發了獎項。這些人幫助了他們的社區並做出了卓越的貢獻。
Main Body
Some people got the highest award. Professor Terence Tao is a great mathematician. Natasha Stott Despoja helps stop violence. They both got top awards.
有些人獲得了最高榮譽。Terence Tao 教授是一位偉大的數學家。Natasha Stott Despoja 致力於停止暴力。他們兩人都獲得了最高獎項。
Other people got awards for science and art. Professor Katie Allen helped sick children. Fran Kelly helps people with different identities. They did important work for the country.
其他人則因科學與藝術獲獎。Katie Allen 教授幫助了患病兒童。Fran Kelly 幫助具有不同身份的人。他們為國家做了重要的工作。
Many people got medals for helping others. Mechelle Turvey helped Indigenous people. Leo op den Brouw helped in emergencies. Some police officers also got awards for their hard work.
許多人因幫助他人而獲得獎章。Mechelle Turvey 幫助了原住民。Leo op den Brouw 在緊急情況下提供協助。一些警察也因其辛勤工作而獲獎。
Sam Mostyn is the Governor-General. She says 471 men got awards, but only 230 women got awards. She wants more people to suggest women for these awards.
總督 Sam Mostyn 表示，有 471 名男性獲獎，但僅有 230 名女性獲獎。她希望更多人能推薦女性獲頒這些獎項。
Conclusion
In total, 949 people received awards. They are famous leaders and kind local helpers.
總共 949 人獲獎。他們有的是著名的領導者，有的是善良的在地幫手。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The "Who Does What" Pattern
Look at these sentences from the text:
- Professor Terence Tao is a mathematician.
- Natasha Stott Despoja helps stop violence.
To reach A2, you need to know the difference between being something and doing something.
1. Being (The State) We use is/are to describe a person's job or identity.
- He is a leader.
- They are kind.
2. Doing (The Action) We add an -s to the action word when talking about one person.
- She helps people.
- He works hard.
Quick Contrast:
- He is a doctor (This is his job)
- He helps sick children (This is his action)
Vocabulary Spotlight: People Groups
- Indigenous people First people of a land.
- Communities Groups of people living together.
- Governor-General A high leader.