Jul 13, 2026, 12:20

Temple Trust Looks for New Boss

寺廟信託基金尋找新執行長

Introduction

The Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya wants a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This person will manage the temple area.

阿約地亞的羅姆寺廟信託基金希望聘請一名新的執行長 (CEO)，此人將負責管理寺廟區域。

Main Body

The Trust needs a CEO because some people stole money. The Trust wants to stop this. They want people to trust the temple again.

由於有人盜用資金，信託基金需要一名執行長。信託基金希望制止這種行為，並讓大眾重新信任寺廟。

The CEO must be 50 to 70 years old. They need a university degree and 20 years of work experience. They must speak Hindi and English. They must be Hindu.

執行長必須在 50 至 70 歲之間。需具備大學學位及 20 年工作經驗。必須精通印地語和英語，且必須為印度教徒。

Three experts will choose the new boss. The CEO will work for three years. They will check the money and help the visitors. They will also help build a new museum.

將由三位專家選出新負責人。執行長任期為三年，將負責審核財務並協助遊客。此外，他們還將協助建設一座新博物館。

Conclusion

People can apply until 4:00 PM on July 18.

申請截止日期為 7 月 18 日下午 4 點。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ The 'Must' Rule

When we talk about rules or requirements (things you have to do), we use must.

From the text:

"The CEO must be 50 to 70 years old."
"They must speak Hindi and English."
"They must be Hindu."

How to use it: [Person/Group] $\rightarrow$ must $\rightarrow$ [Action/Quality]

Easy Examples:

I must study English $\rightarrow$ (It is necessary for me)
You must wear a seatbelt $\rightarrow$ (It is the law)
We must eat food $\rightarrow$ (We need it to live)

🕒 Time Markers

Look at how the text tells us when things happen:

Until (stops at a specific time): "apply until 4:00 PM"
For (shows the length of time): "work for three years"

Quick Tip: Use until for a deadline and for for a duration.

Vocabulary Learning

manage (v.)

To be in charge of something or someone

Example:The new boss will manage the temple area.

stole (v.)

Took something that does not belong to you

Example:Some people stole money from the Trust.

trust (v.)

To believe that someone is honest and good

Example:They want people to trust the temple again.

experience (n.)

Knowledge you get from doing a job for a long time

Example:The CEO needs 20 years of work experience.

experts (n.)

People who know a lot about a specific subject

Example:Three experts will choose the new boss.

apply (v.)

To ask for a job officially

Example:People can apply for the job until July 18.

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Begins Search for First Chief Executive Officer

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi 信託基金開始尋找首任首席執行官

Introduction

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has officially started accepting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya.

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra 信託基金已正式開始接受首席執行官（CEO）的申請，以管理位於阿約地亞的 Ram 廟建築群。

Main Body

The decision to create the CEO role is a strategic move following recent claims that some donations were misused. This change comes after the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra. Nripendra Misra, the chairman of the construction committee, emphasized that the main goal of this appointment is to regain the trust of devotees and put strict financial controls in place to prevent future problems.

設立 CEO 職位的決定是一項戰略舉措，此前有指稱部分捐款被濫用。此變動發生在總秘書 Champat Rai 和信託人 Anil Mishra 辭職之後。建築委員會主席 Nripendra Misra 強調，此次任命的主要目標是贏回信徒的信任，並實施嚴格的財務控制以防止未來出現問題。

To be eligible, candidates must be between 50 and 70 years old and hold at least a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, they must have 20 years of management experience in large public or government organizations. While fluency in Hindi and English is required, the trust specifies that candidates must be practicing Hindus, and those following the Vaishnava tradition are preferred. Additionally, preference will be given to people who have previously served as a Chief Administrative Officer for a religious institution.

申請人必須年齡在 50 至 70 歲之間，且至少持有學士學位才具資格。此外，他們必須在大型公共或政府機構擁有 20 年的管理經驗。雖然要求精通印地語和英語，但信託基金明確規定申請人必須是實踐中的印度教徒，且優先考慮遵循 Vaishnava 傳統者。此外，曾任宗教機構首席行政官的人員將獲優先考慮。

A three-member committee, consisting of a retired judge, a retired lieutenant general, and a former university chairperson, will handle the selection process. The chosen CEO will sign a three-year contract, which may be extended based on their performance. The CEO's responsibilities will include overseeing financial audits, managing crowds, and coordinating projects like the Ram Katha Museum. Mr. Misra clarified that the CEO will support the trust and remain independent from government interference.

一個由一名退休法官、一名退休中將和一名前大學主席組成的三人委員會將處理篩選過程。獲選的 CEO 將簽署一份為期三年的合約，並可根據表現延長。CEO 的職責將包括監督財務審計、管理人群以及協調如 Ram Katha 博物館等項目。Misra 先生澄清，CEO 將支持信託基金，並保持獨立，不受政府干預。

Conclusion

Interested candidates must apply by 4:00 PM on July 18, after which the committee will select a final shortlist for the position.

感興趣的申請人必須在 7 月 18 日下午 4:00 前申請，隨後委員會將選出該職位的最終入圍名單。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Professional Precision' Shift

To move from A2 to B2, you must stop using 'general' words and start using 'specific' professional language. Look at how the text describes people and their roles. An A2 student says "The boss" or "The worker". A B2 speaker uses Strategic Terminology.

🔍 The Vocabulary Upgrade

Instead of simple verbs, the article uses Administrative Verbs. Notice the difference:

A2 Style: "The CEO will do the money checks." $\rightarrow$ B2 Style: "Overseeing financial audits."
A2 Style: "They will fix the problems." $\rightarrow$ B2 Style: "Put strict financial controls in place."
A2 Style: "They will look at the names." $\rightarrow$ B2 Style: "Select a final shortlist."

💡 Linguistic Logic: "The Eligibility Formula"

B2 English often uses a specific structure to describe requirements. In the text, we see: [Must be] + [Condition] + [And hold/have] + [Credential]

"...must be between 50 and 70 years old and hold at least a bachelor's degree."

Why this matters: Using "hold a degree" instead of "have a degree" immediately signals to a listener that you have reached an upper-intermediate level of formality.

🛠️ Pro-Tip: The Power of "Furthermore" and "Additionally"

At A2, we use "and" or "also" to add information. To bridge to B2, use these Connective Transitions found in the text:

Furthermore: Used when adding a second, more important requirement.
Additionally: Used when adding an extra detail to a list.

Example Shift:

A2: "He speaks English. Also, he is a Hindu."
B2: "He is fluent in English; furthermore, he is a practicing Hindu."

Vocabulary Learning

strategic (adj.)

Carefully planned to achieve a specific goal or advantage.

Example:The company made a strategic decision to expand into the Asian market to increase its profits.

emphasized (v.)

To give special importance or attention to something in speaking or writing.

Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of reviewing the notes before the final exam.

eligible (adj.)

Having the right area of experience, age, or qualifications to do or receive something.

Example:Only employees who have worked for the company for over a year are eligible for the bonus.

fluency (n.)

The ability to speak or write a foreign language easily and accurately.

Example:Her fluency in Spanish allowed her to communicate effectively with the local clients.

interference (n.)

The act of getting involved in a situation where you are not wanted or not needed.

Example:The manager insisted that the project be completed without any outside interference.

overseeing (v.)

Being in charge of a project or a group of people to make sure the work is done correctly.

Example:The project manager is responsible for overseeing the entire construction process.

shortlist (n.)

A list of the most suitable candidates chosen from a larger group for a final selection.

Example:After reviewing fifty applications, the committee created a shortlist of only three candidates.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Initiates Recruitment for Inaugural Chief Executive Officer

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra 信託基金開始招聘首任執行長

Introduction

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has formally opened applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the administration of the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya.

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra 信託基金已正式開放執行長 (CEO) 職位申請，以負責管理阿約地亞 (Ayodhya) 的羅姆廟建築群。

Main Body

The institutionalization of the CEO role is a strategic response to recent allegations regarding the embezzlement of donations. This administrative restructuring follows the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, with Krishna Mohan currently serving as interim general secretary. Nripendra Misra, chairman of the construction committee, has asserted that the primary objective of this appointment is the restoration of devotee confidence and the implementation of rigorous financial safeguards to preclude future irregularities.

制度化執行長 (CEO) 角色是對近期有關挪用捐款指控的戰略回應。此次行政重組是在總秘書 Champat Rai 與信託人 Anil Mishra 辭職後進行的，目前由 Krishna Mohan 擔任臨時總秘書。建築委員會主席 Nripendra Misra 主張，此次任命的主要目標是恢復信徒信心，並實施嚴格的財務保障措施，以防止未來出現違規行為。

Candidate eligibility is predicated upon specific demographic and professional criteria. Applicants must be between 50 and 70 years of age, possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree, and demonstrate two decades of managerial experience within large-scale public or governmental organizations. While proficiency in Hindi and English is mandatory, the trust stipulates that candidates must be practicing Hindus, noting that adherence to the Vaishnava tradition is desirable. Preference will be accorded to those with prior experience as a Chief Administrative Officer of a religious institution.

候選人的資格基於特定的 demographic 及專業標準。申請人年齡必須在 50 至 70 歲之間，擁有至少學士學位，並在大型公共或政府組織中擁有二十年的管理經驗。雖然必須精通印地語和英語，但信託基金規定候選人必須是虔誠的印度教徒，並指出遵循維什奴派 (Vaishnava) 傳統者尤佳。先前具有宗教機構首席行政官經驗者將獲優先考慮。

Operational oversight will be conducted by a three-member selection committee comprising retired judge Pramod Kohli, retired lieutenant general Vishnukant Chaturvedi, and former NIT Raipur chairperson Suresh Haware. The successful appointee will be engaged on a three-year contract, subject to performance-based extension. The CEO's remit encompasses the supervision of financial audits, crowd management, coordination with the Construction Committee for ancillary projects—such as the Ram Katha Museum—and the facilitation of public outreach regarding government welfare schemes. Mr. Misra has clarified that the CEO will function as an assistant to the trust, ensuring autonomy from government interference.

運作監督將由一個三人遴選委員會執行，成員包括退休法官 Pramod Kohli、退休中將 Vishnukant Chaturvedi 及前 NIT Raipur 主席 Suresh Haware。成功獲聘者將簽署一份為期三年的合約，並根據表現決定是否延長。執行長的職責範圍包括監督財務審計、人群管理、與建築委員會協調附屬項目（如羅姆卡塔博物館 Ram Katha Museum），以及促進政府福利計劃的公眾推廣。Misra 先生澄清，執行長將作為信託基金的助手，確保不受政府干預而保持自主性。

Conclusion

The application window remains open until 4:00 PM on July 18, after which the selection committee will finalize a shortlist for appointment.

申請窗口將開放至 7 月 18 日下午 4 點，之後遴選委員會將確定任命的候選名單。

Vocabulary Learning

The Architecture of 'Institutional Formalism'

To transition from B2 to C2, a learner must move beyond correctness and enter the realm of stylistic precision. This text is a goldmine for studying Institutional Formalism—a specific register used in high-level administrative, legal, and diplomatic discourse to create an aura of objectivity, distance, and absolute authority.

◈ The Precision of Nominalization

C2 mastery involves shifting the focus from actions (verbs) to concepts (nouns). Observe the transformation in the text:

B2 approach: "The trust is making a CEO role because people accused them of stealing money."
C2 Formalism: "The institutionalization of the CEO role is a strategic response to recent allegations regarding the embezzlement of donations."

By using institutionalization, strategic response, and embezzlement, the writer strips the sentence of personal agency and transforms a scandal into a structured administrative process. This is the hallmark of professional English in governance.

◈ Lexical Sophistication: The 'High-Value' Verb

Notice the avoidance of common verbs. The text replaces 'based on' with predicated upon, and 'stop' with preclude.

B2 Standard	C2 Institutional	Nuance Shift
Based on	Predicated upon	Suggests a logical or legal foundation rather than just a reason.
Stop/Prevent	Preclude	Implies making something impossible through proactive measures.
Job/Tasks	Remit	Defines the official area of authority or responsibility.

◈ Syntactic Density and the 'Passive distance'

Look at the phrase: "Preference will be accorded to those with prior experience..."

In B2 English, we say "We will prefer people who..." The C2 construction uses the passive voice combined with the formal verb accord. This removes the 'subject' entirely, making the requirement feel like an immutable law rather than a human preference. This "distanced" tone is essential for writing bylaws, contracts, and high-level corporate communications.

Vocabulary Learning

institutionalization (n.)

The process of embedding a concept, role, or practice within a structured organization or established system.

Example:The institutionalization of the CEO role ensures that the temple's administration remains stable regardless of individual personnel changes.

embezzlement (n.)

The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to one's care.

Example:The accountant was charged with embezzlement after thousands of dollars disappeared from the corporate account.

preclude (v.)

To prevent from happening; to make impossible.

Example:The new security protocols were designed to preclude any unauthorized access to the vault.

predicated (v.)

Based on or dependent on a specific set of conditions or assumptions.

Example:The success of the merger is predicated upon the two companies finding common ground on corporate culture.

stipulates (v.)

Specifies a requirement or condition as part of an agreement or set of rules.

Example:The contract stipulates that all deliverables must be submitted by the end of the fiscal quarter.

remit (n.)

The area of responsibility or the set of tasks assigned to a particular person or group.

Example:The committee's remit includes reviewing all budget proposals before they are sent to the board.

ancillary (adj.)

Providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization; supplementary.

Example:The hospital provides ancillary services such as physical therapy and dietary counseling to support patient recovery.

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