Tom Kean Jr. Returns to Work

Tom Kean Jr. 回歸工作


Introduction

Tom Kean Jr. is a leader from New Jersey. He will go back to work on June 30. He was away for three months because he was sick.

Tom Kean Jr. 是一位來自紐澤西的領導者。他將於 6 月 30 日回歸工作。他之前因病請假三個月。

Main Body

Tom Kean Jr. left work on March 5. He missed more than 130 votes. His office said he had a medical emergency. They did not say what the problem was. Some people were angry because they did not have the facts.

Tom Kean Jr. 於 3 月 5 日停止工作。他錯過了 130 多次投票。他的辦公室表示他有醫療緊急狀況,但未說明具體問題。有些人感到憤怒,因為他們無法得知事實。

Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House. He knows why Tom Kean Jr. was sick. He said the illness is not common but it is not dangerous. Donald Trump supports Tom Kean Jr. He won his party's vote in June.

Mike Johnson 是眾議院議長。他知道 Tom Kean Jr. 生病的原因。他表示這種疾病並不常見,但並不危險。川普支持 Tom Kean Jr.。他在 6 月贏得了黨內投票。

Rebecca Bennett is a Democratic leader. She wants the same job. She tells voters that Tom Kean Jr. was away for too long. She says he did not tell the truth about his health.

Rebecca Bennett 是民主黨領導人。她想要同樣的職位。她告訴選民 Tom Kean Jr. 缺席太久,且沒有就其健康狀況告知真相。

Conclusion

Tom Kean Jr. will return to Washington on June 30. He will tell everyone about his health then.

Tom Kean Jr. 將於 6 月 30 日回到華盛頓。他屆時將向大眾說明其健康狀況。

Vocabulary Learning

Time-Travel Words

Look at how the story moves from the past to the future. To reach A2, you need to switch between these two easily.

1. The Past (What already happened)

  • Was (Example: He was away)
  • Left (Example: He left work)
  • Did not (Example: They did not say)

2. The Future (What will happen)

  • Will (Example: He will go back)

Simple Pattern: Past \rightarrow was / did Future \rightarrow will

Quick Note: Notice that "will" is a magic word. You just put it before the action to move the story forward in time.

  • He tells (Now) \rightarrow He will tell (Future)

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who leads or controls a group
Example:The team leader helps everyone work together.
emergency (n.)
A serious situation that needs immediate action
Example:Please call the hospital in case of an emergency.
facts (n.)
Things that are known to be true
Example:The police want to know the facts about the accident.
illness (n.)
A state of being sick
Example:He missed school because of a sudden illness.
common (adj.)
Happening often; found in many places
Example:Colds are very common in the winter.
dangerous (adj.)
Likely to cause harm or injury
Example:It is dangerous to walk alone in the dark.
supports (v.)
To agree with or help someone
Example:My family supports my decision to study English.
voters (n.)
People who choose a leader in an election
Example:The voters will choose the new president tomorrow.
Practice A2 words in a crossword