What Americans Think is Right and Wrong

美國人認為什麼是對與錯


Introduction

A new study from Gallup shows that many adults in the US now think some behaviors are wrong.

Gallup 的一份新研究顯示,許多美國成年人現在認為某些行為是不正確的。

Main Body

Many people now dislike gambling and animal cloning. Fewer people think it is okay for teenagers to have sex.

許多人現在不喜歡賭博和動物複製。認為青少年發生性行為是可以接受的人也減少了。

Some things are still okay for most people. For example, most people accept divorce and same-sex relationships. But most people still think cheating in marriage is wrong.

有些事情對大多數人來說依然是可以接受的。例如,大多數人接受離婚和同性關係。但大多數人仍然認為婚姻中的出軌是不正確的。

Republicans and Democrats have very different ideas. They disagree a lot about abortion and gender. Republicans like the death penalty more than Democrats do.

共和黨與民主黨的觀點截然不同。他們在墮胎和性別議題上存在很大分歧。共和黨比民主黨更支持死刑。

Conclusion

The data shows that more people in the US now have traditional or conservative ideas.

數據顯示,現在有更多美國人持有傳統或保守的觀念。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Opinion' Tool

When you want to say if something is good or bad, you can use these simple words from the text:

  • Wrong (Not good/Bad) \rightarrow Cheating is wrong.
  • Okay (Fine/Acceptable) \rightarrow Divorce is okay.

Comparing two groups

To show a difference between two things, use 'More than'.

Republicans like the death penalty more than Democrats do.

Pattern: [Group A] + [Verb] + [Something] + more than + [Group B].


Quick Vocabulary

  • Fewer \rightarrow A smaller number of people.
  • Disagree \rightarrow To have a different opinion.

Vocabulary Learning

behavior (n.)
The way a person acts
Example:His behavior at school is very good.
gambling (n.)
Playing games for money
Example:Gambling can be very dangerous for your money.
accept (v.)
To agree that something is okay
Example:I accept your apology.
divorce (n.)
When a married couple legally ends their marriage
Example:My parents decided to get a divorce.
cheating (v.)
Being dishonest or breaking a rule
Example:Cheating on a test is wrong.
disagree (v.)
To have a different opinion
Example:I disagree with you about the movie.
traditional (adj.)
Following ideas or ways of behaving from the past
Example:They have a traditional wedding ceremony.
conservative (adj.)
Preferring old ways and not liking sudden changes
Example:He has very conservative ideas about clothes.
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