The Right to Walk on Footpaths

在人行道行走權


Introduction

The Supreme Court of India says that walking on footpaths is a basic right. People who walk are now more important than cars.

印度最高法院表示,在人行道行走是一項基本權利。現在行路的人比汽車更重要。

Main Body

Walking is a part of the right to life and movement. For a long time, cities built roads for cars but not for people. The court says this was a big mistake.

行走是生命權與行動權的一部分。長期以來,城市建設道路是為了汽車而非為了人。法院表示這是一個巨大的錯誤。

Now, city leaders must build and fix footpaths. If the city does not provide safe paths, people can ask for money in court. The court wants a new, independent group to check these paths.

現在,城市領導者必須建設並修繕人行道。如果城市未能提供安全的道路,民眾可以在法院請求賠償。法院希望成立一個新的獨立小組來檢查這些道路。

This decision started because a five-year-old child died in a car accident. The court gave more money to the family. Now, the court will work with the government to make new laws for walkers.

這項決定源於一名五歲兒童在車禍中喪生。法院給予了該家庭更多賠償金。現在,法院將與政府合作,為行人制定新法律。

Conclusion

The court says walkers must come first. The government must make safe footpaths for everyone.

法院表示行人必須優先。政府必須為每個人建設安全的人行道。

Vocabulary Learning

🟢 THE 'MUST' RULE

In this story, the court uses a powerful word: Must.

When we use must, it means something is 100% necessary. There is no choice.

Examples from the text:

  • City leaders \rightarrow must build footpaths.
  • Government \rightarrow must make safe paths.

🛠️ HOW TO USE IT

Keep it simple. Just put must before the action word (verb).

  • I must study. \rightarrow (It is necessary)
  • You must stop. \rightarrow (It is a rule)

Warning: Do not add "to" after must.

  • Must to build
  • Must build

Vocabulary Learning

footpath (n.)
A path for people to walk on, next to a road
Example:Please walk on the footpath to stay safe from cars.
basic (adj.)
Most important or necessary
Example:Food and water are basic needs for every person.
movement (n.)
The act of moving from one place to another
Example:The exercise helps the movement of your arms.
mistake (n.)
Something that is done wrong
Example:I made a mistake in my math homework.
provide (v.)
To give or supply something that is needed
Example:The school will provide books for all students.
independent (adj.)
Not controlled by another person or group
Example:She is an independent worker and likes to work alone.
decision (n.)
A choice that you make after thinking
Example:It was a difficult decision, but I chose the blue car.
accident (n.)
Something bad that happens by chance
Example:He had a small car accident in the parking lot.
Practice A2 words in a crossword