The End of Cedazo Making in Guangopolo
Guangopolo 製作 Cedazo 的終結
Introduction
People in Guangopolo, Ecuador, make special tools called cedazos. These are sieves for flour. Now, very few people make them.
在厄瓜多的 Guangopolo，人們製作一種稱為 cedazos 的特殊工具。這些是麵粉篩。現在很少有人製作了。
Main Body
Long ago, many families made cedazos. They used wood and horse hair. These tools were important for kitchens. Many people earned money from this work.
很久以前，許多家庭都製作 cedazos。他們使用木材和馬毛。這些工具對於廚房非常重要。許多人透過這項工作賺錢。
Now, people use plastic tools. Plastic is cheaper and easier to find. Also, farmers use machines instead of horses. Now, the makers must buy horse hair from other countries. It is very expensive.
現在，人們使用塑膠工具。塑膠較便宜且更容易取得。此外，農民使用機器取代了馬匹。現在，製作者必須從其他國家購買馬毛，價格非常昂貴。
Only nine old people still make cedazos. Young people do not want to learn this work. They want to go to university and get different jobs.
目前僅剩九位長者仍在製作 cedazos。年輕人不想學習這項工作，他們想上大學並尋找其他工作。
Conclusion
The cedazo is now just a decoration. This old tradition is almost gone.
Cedazo 現在僅僅是一件裝飾品。這個古老的傳統幾乎消失了。
Vocabulary Learning
The "Now" vs "Long Ago" Shift
This story is perfect for learning how to talk about changes in time. To reach A2, you need to move between the past and the present easily.
1. The Past (What happened) We use simple words to describe things that are finished:
- Made (Past of make) "Many families made cedazos."
- Used (Past of use) "They used wood."
- Were (Past of are) "These tools were important."
2. The Present (What is happening now) We use current words to describe the situation today:
- Use "People use plastic tools."
- Are "These are sieves."
- Want "Young people do not want to learn."
💡 Pro Tip for A2 Beginners: When you see the word "Now" at the start of a sentence, switch your brain to the present. When you see "Long ago," switch to the past. This is the fastest way to organize your thoughts in English.