Some States Do Not Join the Big American Fair
部分州不參加美國大展覽
Introduction
The USA is 250 years old. A big fair starts on June 25. But some states do not want to go.
美國已有 250 年歷史。一個大型展覽將於 6 月 25 日開始，但部分州並不打算參加。
Main Body
The fair is for 56 states and areas. Eight states will not go. These states are Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Maine, Oregon, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
此次展覽面向 56 個州與地區。共有 8 個州將不參加，這些州分別是康乃狄格州、伊利諾州、麻薩諸塞州、北卡羅來納州、緬因州、俄勒岡州、華盛頓州以及賓夕法尼亞州。
These states say the fair is too expensive. North Carolina needs $100,000. Oregon needs $70,000 for shipping. They do not have this money.
這些州表示展覽費用太高。北卡羅來納州需要 10 萬美元，俄勒岡州的運輸費用則需要 7 萬美元，他們沒有這筆資金。
Some leaders are also angry. They think the fair is only for one political group. Some singers also left the show. Now the opening show is a rally.
部分領導人也感到憤怒。他們認為這次展覽僅服務於單一政治團體。一些歌手也退出了演出，現在開幕式變成了一場集會。
Freedom 250 is the group for the fair. They say all states are still there. Private museums or tourism groups will help them.
Freedom 250 是該展覽的籌辦團體。他們表示所有州依然在參與之中，私立博物館或旅遊團體將會提供協助。
Conclusion
The fair will still happen. Some states will have their own parties at home instead.
展覽仍將舉行。部分州將改在國內舉辦自己的慶祝活動。
Vocabulary Learning
💸 Talking About Money
In this story, we see how to describe costs and needs. This is very important for A2 English when you shop or travel.
1. The Word 'Need' We use need when something is necessary.
- North Carolina needs $100,000.
- Oregon needs $70,000.
- Pattern: [Person/Place] need/needs [Amount].
2. 'Too' = More than enough When something is 'too expensive', it means the price is a problem. It is not just 'expensive'; it is too much.
- Expensive Too expensive (I cannot pay this).
3. Simple Vocabulary for Money
- Expensive: Costs a lot of money.
- Shipping: Paying to move things from one place to another.
- Private: Not paid for by the government; paid by a person or company.