New Rules for Children on the Internet
兒童網路使用新規定
Introduction
The UK and Australia have new rules for children on social media. Apple is also making new tools for parents.
英國和澳洲針對兒童使用社群媒體制定了新規定。Apple 也正在為家長開發新工具。
Main Body
The UK government wants new rules for children under 16. They want to stop some parts of social media and games. The US government does not like these rules, but the UK is continuing.
英國政府希望針對 16 歲以下的兒童制定新規定。他們希望禁止社交媒體和遊戲中的某些部分。美國政府並不認同這些規定，但英國仍將繼續推行。
Australia has a law. Children under 16 cannot use social media. The leader of Australia says this is good. But many children still have accounts and use them.
澳洲有一項法律。16 歲以下的兒童不能使用社群媒體。澳洲領導人表示這樣做很好。但許多兒童仍然擁有帳號並在使用中。
Apple made new tools for iPhones and iPads. Parents can now control what children see. Some people say this is good. Other people say it is too much work for parents.
Apple 為 iPhone 和 iPad 開發了新工具。家長現在可以控制孩子看到的內容。有些人認為這很好，但也有人認為這對家長來說太繁瑣。
Conclusion
Governments and companies are trying to keep children safe online. We do not know if these rules work yet.
政府和公司正努力確保兒童在網路上的安全。我們目前尚不清楚這些規定是否有效。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Action' Words (Present Simple)
In this text, we see how to describe things that are happening now or are true.
The Pattern:
- One person/thing add -s (e.g., The leader says, Apple makes)
- Many people/things no -s (e.g., Governments try, Children use)
🛠️ Useful 'Building' Words
To reach A2, you need words that connect ideas. Look at these from the story:
- But used for a surprise or a change (e.g., The US does not like the rules, but the UK is continuing).
- Now used for the current time (e.g., Parents can now control...).
🌍 Real-World Vocabulary
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Government | The people who make laws for a country |
| Rules | Things you must or must not do |
| Tools | Things that help you do a job |
| Safe | Not in danger |