Balendra Shah's First Month as Leader of Nepal

Introduction

Balendra Shah became the Prime Minister on March 27. Many young people support him. He has been in power for one month.

Main Body

The leader has a big plan. He wants to change how the government works. He wants to use computers for more services. He also wants to send passports and licenses by mail. Some ministers left their jobs. One minister was removed. Another minister quit. People are worried because they want good leaders in these jobs. There are problems with the law. The police arrested some old leaders. The courts let them go because there was not enough proof. Many people are unhappy. Gas prices went up. The government moved people from the river, but it did not give them new homes. Also, the Prime Minister does not talk to the news.

Conclusion

Balendra Shah has big goals. But he has many problems. He must fix these problems to keep the people happy.

Learning

🗝️ The 'Want' Pattern

In this story, we see how to talk about goals and desires using want + to + action.

How it works: Personwant(s) toaction

Examples from the text:

  • He wants to change the government.
  • He wants to use computers.
  • He wants to send passports.

💡 Quick Rule

When talking about one person (He, She, Balendra), add an 's' to the word:

  • I want...
  • You want...
  • He wants... \rightarrow (Correct for the leader!)

📉 Contrasting Words (But)

The author uses the word But to show a change from a good thing to a bad thing:

  • Big goals \rightarrow BUT \rightarrow many problems.

Use But when you want to say "no" to the first part of your sentence.

Vocabulary Learning

plan (n.)
scheme / a set of actions to do something計畫;方案
Example:She has a plan to finish the project by Friday.
change (v.)
alter / to make something different改變;變更
Example:He wants to change his hairstyle.
computer (n.)
PC / a machine that processes information電腦
Example:I use my computer to write emails.
passport (n.)
travel document / a paper that lets you travel abroad護照
Example:You need a passport to go to another country.
mail (n.)
postal service / letters and packages sent by post郵件;郵局
Example:She sent a letter by mail.