Police Arrest People at Brisbane Protest

布里斯本抗議活動有人被警方逮捕


Introduction

Police arrested seven people at a pro-Palestine protest in Brisbane. These people used words that the law says are not allowed.

布里斯本一場支持巴勒斯坦的抗議活動中,警方逮捕了七人。這些人使用了法律禁止的詞彙。

Main Body

A group called Justice for Palestine Magandjin organized the protest. They wanted to test a new law about hate speech. One man, Sam Woripa Watson, said a banned phrase. Police arrested him and six other people for using these words.

一個名為 Justice for Palestine Magandjin 的團體組織了這次抗議。他們想要測試一項關於仇恨言論的新法律。一名叫 Sam Woripa Watson 的男子使用了被禁止的短語。警方因他與另外六人使用這些詞彙而將他們逮捕。

Some police and protesters pushed each other. The police said the protest was mostly peaceful. However, the organizers say the new law is wrong. They want to go to a high court to change the law.

部分警察與抗議者發生推擠。警方表示這次抗議大部分時間是和平的。然而,組織者認為新法律是錯誤的。他們希望向高等法院提起訴訟以更改法律。

Leader David Crisafulli says the banned words are dangerous. He believes these words start violence. He says the law keeps people safe.

領袖 David Crisafulli 表示被禁止的詞彙具有危險性。他相信這些詞彙會觸發暴力。他表示該法律能保障民眾的安全。

Conclusion

The government and the protesters are still fighting about this law in court.

政府與抗議者仍就這項法律在法院中對抗。

Vocabulary Learning

🗣️ 'Saying' Things: Action Words

In this story, people use different words to talk or express ideas. Let's look at how we describe these actions:

  • SAY \rightarrow used for a specific word or short phrase.
    • Example: "He said a banned phrase."
  • BELIEVE \rightarrow used when someone thinks something is true in their mind.
    • Example: "He believes these words start violence."

⚖️ Who is doing what?

Look at the movement of people in the text:

WhoActionResult
Police\rightarrow Arrested7 people in jail
Protesters\rightarrow PushedConflict
Organizers\rightarrow WantChange the law

💡 Quick Word Tip

Peaceful = No fighting. Dangerous = Not safe.

These are opposites! ↔️

Vocabulary Learning

arrested (v.)
When police take a person away to a police station because they think the person broke a law.
Example:The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
protest (n.)
An event where a group of people show they do not like something or disagree with a law.
Example:There was a big protest in the city center today.
organized (v.)
To plan and arrange an event or activity.
Example:My friend organized a surprise party for me.
banned (adj.)
Not allowed by a law or a rule.
Example:Smoking is banned inside the building.
phrase (n.)
A small group of words that have a meaning.
Example: 'How are you?' is a common English phrase.
peaceful (adj.)
Quiet and calm, without fighting or violence.
Example:The park is a very peaceful place to read a book.
violence (n.)
Using physical force to hurt someone or damage something.
Example:The police want to stop violence in the streets.
Practice A2 words in a crossword