New Rules for Game Machines and Internet Cafes

🛑 The Power of "MUST"

In this text, we see a word used many times: Must.

When you see must, it means you have no choice. It is a rule.

Examples from the text:

• Must have a license $\rightarrow$ (It is required)
• Must put warning signs $\rightarrow$ (It is required)
• Must have good air $\rightarrow$ (It is required)

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💡 Simple Pattern: [Person/Thing] + must + [Action]

Try to remember this simple shape to talk about rules:

• I must study.
• The shop must open.
• Students must wait.

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⚠️ The Opposite: "Cannot"

If must is a "Green Light" (Do it!), cannot is a "Red Light" (Stop!).

• Students cannot go in $\rightarrow$ (Stop! Not allowed)
• People cannot sleep $\rightarrow$ (Stop! Not allowed)

⚡ The 'Power-Up' Transition: From Simple to Formal

To move from A2 to B2, you need to stop using 'everyday' words and start using 'professional' words. This article is a goldmine for this transition. Look at how the text replaces simple ideas with precise, academic terms.

🔄 Vocabulary Upgrade Map

A2 Simple English	B2 Professional English	Why it's better
Change	Proposal / Amendment	It shows the change is official and planned.
Say / Tell	Emphasize	It shows the speaker is stressing a specific point.
Rule	Ordinance / Requirement	'Rule' is for games; 'Ordinance' is for law.
Maybe	Alternatively	It connects two professional options smoothly.
Stop / Not allow	Exempt / Ban	These are specific legal terms for permissions.

🛠️ Linguistic Strategy: The 'Formal Link'

Notice how the text uses "Furthermore" and "At the same time."

An A2 student says: "Also, the government wants licenses. And they are looking at cafes."

A B2 student says: "Furthermore, the government is considering licenses. At the same time, the Bureau is reviewing the classification of cafes."

The B2 Secret: Use these 'signpost' words to guide the reader through your logic. It makes your English sound organized and authoritative rather than like a list of random facts.

💡 Pro-Tip: The 'Noun' Shift

Instead of saying "the government thinks this is necessary," the text uses "The government believes these changes are necessary."

By focusing on the necessity (the noun/concept) rather than just the action, you shift your speaking style from a basic conversation to a formal presentation.

The Architecture of 'Administrative Nominalization'

To bridge the B2-C2 divide, a student must transition from describing actions to constructing conceptual frameworks. This text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs (actions) into nouns (entities). While a B2 learner says, "The government wants to change the law because more people are using claw machines," a C2 practitioner engineers the sentence: "The impetus for these legislative revisions is attributed to the proliferation of claw... machines."

⚡ The Linguistic Pivot: From Event to Concept

Observe how the text strips away the "human actor" to create an aura of objective, institutional authority. This is the hallmark of high-level legal and bureaucratic English.

B2 Approach (Dynamic/Verbal)	C2 Mastery (Nominalized/Static)
Because claw machines are spreading...	...the proliferation of claw machines...
To stop these bad effects...	To mitigate these externalities...
They are thinking about how to classify...	...evaluating the legal classification...
This is a change from...	This represents a shift from...

🔍 Precision through 'Hedge-Modifiers'

C2 proficiency is not just about big words, but about probabilistic accuracy. Note the use of "Hypothetical Conditionals" and "Proposed Trajectories."

Instead of saying "they might do this," the author uses:

• "One proposed trajectory involves...": This frames the possibility not as a guess, but as a strategic path.
• "Under this hypothetical conditional...": This transforms a simple 'if' clause into a formal state of existence.

🖋️ Stylistic Takeaway: The 'Abstract Subject'

To write at a C2 level, stop starting sentences with people ("The Bureau believes...") and start starting them with concepts ("The implementation of mandatory licensing notices... is under consideration").

By making the action (implementation) the subject, the prose gains a clinical, detached, and authoritative quality essential for academic and professional diplomacy.