President Trump Puts His Name on Government Things

Introduction

The government is putting President Donald Trump's name and picture on many buildings and things.

Main Body

The government changed the names of some buildings. They put the President's name on a peace center and an arts center. The Navy now has ships called 'Trump-class' ships. Some offices have big signs with the President's words. The government wants to make new money for the 250th birthday of the USA. They want to put the President's face on gold coins and one-dollar bills. They also want to put his signature on paper money. They want to build a very tall arch and put his picture on passports. There are new websites for money and medicine. These are TrumpIRA.gov and TrumpRx.gov. There is a 'Trump gold card' for people from other countries. They pay 1 million dollars to live and work in the USA. The government also wants to paint the water at the Lincoln Memorial blue.

Conclusion

The government is changing national symbols and services to show the President's image.

Learning

đŸŸĸ The 'Want to' Pattern

In this text, we see a very common way to talk about plans or desires: Want + to + Action.

How it works: When you want to do something, you use this simple formula: Person →\rightarrow want to →\rightarrow verb

Examples from the text:

  • They want to make new money.
  • They want to put the President's face on coins.
  • They want to build a tall arch.

Simple Rule for A2: Don't just say "I want money." That is a thing. To talk about an action, always add 'to' before the next word.

  • Wrong: I want go home. →\rightarrow Correct: I want to go home.
  • Wrong: She want to play. →\rightarrow Correct: She wants to play. (Remember the 's' for he/she/it!)

Quick Vocabulary List:

  • Coins: Small, round metal money.
  • Bills: Paper money.
  • Signature: Your name written by hand.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
the group of people who control a country or area
Example:The government will announce new rules tomorrow.
name (n.)
a word or words by which a person or thing is known
Example:What is your name?
picture (n.)
a photograph or image
Example:I took a picture of the sunset.
buildings (n.)
structures with a roof and walls that people can use
Example:The city has many tall buildings.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:We need to change our plans.
put (v.)
to place something in a particular position
Example:Please put the book on the shelf.
peace (n.)
the state of being free from war or conflict
Example:They signed a treaty to bring peace.
center (n.)
a place that is the middle or most important part
Example:The library is the center of the town.
arts (n.)
creative activities like painting, music, and dance
Example:She studies the arts at university.
navy (n.)
the branch of a country's armed forces that uses ships
Example:The navy patrols the ocean.
ship (n.)
a large boat that travels on water
Example:The ship left the harbor at noon.
office (n.)
a room or building where work is done
Example:He works in a government office.
big (adj.)
large in size or amount
Example:They built a big house.
sign (n.)
a symbol or word that gives information
Example:The sign says 'Exit'.
word (n.)
a unit of language that carries meaning
Example:She learned a new word today.
want (v.)
to have a desire for something
Example:I want a cup of tea.