The New Tax for Rich People in California
加州針對富人的新稅項
Introduction
Some people want a new tax for billionaires in California. Now, this plan has many problems.
有些人希望在加州對億萬富翁徵收新稅，但目前這項計劃面臨許多問題。
Main Body
A group wants billionaires to pay 5% of their money. They want this money for schools and hospitals. They have many signatures from people, but the government must check them by June 25.
有一個團體希望億萬富翁支付 5% 的資金，他們想將這筆錢用於學校和醫院。他們收集了許多人的簽名，但政府必須在 6 月 25 日前完成核對。
Governor Gavin Newsom does not like this plan. He thinks rich people will leave California. Some rich people already moved to other states. These rich people give money to stop the tax.
州長 Gavin Newsom 並不支持這項計劃。他認為富人會離開加州。事實上，已有部分富人搬到了其他州，這些富人正出資以阻止該稅項的實施。
Some people in the Democratic party disagree. Some want the tax and some do not. A poll shows that many people like the idea, but some cities already said no to similar taxes.
民主黨內部也存在分歧。有些人支持徵稅，有些人則不支持。民調顯示許多人認同這個想法，但部分城市此前已對類似的稅項表示反對。
Conclusion
The plan depends on the June 25 date. It also depends on if the group can fight the political pressure.
該計劃能否成行，取決於 6 月 25 日的期限，以及該團體能否頂住政治壓力。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of "Some"
In this story, we see the word "some" used many times. For a beginner, this is a goldmine for A2 speaking because it lets you talk about groups of people without being too specific.
How it works:
Some + People/Things → Not all, but a few.
From the text:
- Some people want a new tax → (Not everyone, just a group).
- Some rich people already moved → (Not all billionaires, just a few).
- Some want the tax and some do not → (This shows two different groups).
Quick Switch: If you want to say "everyone," use All. If you want to say "a few," use Some.
Daily Pattern:
- Some cities said no.
- Some people like the idea.
- Some people disagree.
Tip: Use this pattern to describe your friends or family! (e.g., "Some of my friends like pizza, some do not.")