Investigation into the CFMEU Union
對 CFMEU 工會的調查
Introduction
A group in Queensland is looking at the CFMEU union. They think the union did bad things and broke the law.
昆士蘭的一個小組正在調查 CFMEU 工會。他們認為該工會做了不法之事且違反法律。
Main Body
Two teachers from big universities spoke to the group. They think the union used violence and threats. They believe the union acted like a crime group to control work.
兩位來自頂尖大學的教授與該小組進行了對話。他們認為該工會使用暴力與威脅，並相信該工會如同犯罪集團般控制工作。
The group is also looking at the union's money. They want to know if the union used money in the wrong way. They think some leaders took money for themselves.
該小組也在調查該工會的財務狀況。他們想知道該工會是否挪用資金，並認為部分領導者私吞了款項。
Lawyers are checking the union's taxes. The union does not pay some taxes. But if they used money for bad things, they must pay taxes now.
律師正在檢查該工會的稅務。該工會未繳納部分稅款，但如果他們將資金用於不法用途，現在就必須繳稅。
Conclusion
The group is still studying these problems. They want to change the laws to stop this behavior.
該小組仍在研究這些問題，他們希望透過修改法律來阻止這種行為。
Vocabulary Learning
🔍 The 'Action' Pattern
In this text, we see a pattern: Person/Group Action.
To reach A2, you need to describe who does what. Look at these simple connections from the story:
- The group is looking at the union.
- Two teachers spoke to the group.
- Lawyers are checking taxes.
💡 Useful 'Bad' Words
When something is not okay, we use these words. Learn them as pairs:
- Bad things (General/Simple)
- Wrong way (How someone does something)
- Crime group (A group that breaks laws)
🛠️ Simple Tip: 'Want to'
When we have a goal, we use Want to + Action.
- They want to know...
- They want to change...