President Trump and His Health Tests

Introduction

President Donald Trump says he got perfect scores on three brain tests. Now, many people are talking about his health.

Main Body

The President took a test called the MoCA. This test is not for intelligence. It only checks if the brain works well. The man who made the test says it is easy for most people. Some people are not happy. They ask why the President took the test many times. Kamala Harris showed that the test is simple. For example, people must draw shapes and name animals. People also worry about his body. He has bruises on his hands and swollen ankles. The White House says this is normal. But a poll shows that many people do not think he is healthy enough for his job.

Conclusion

The President says he is healthy. But many people and doctors do not agree with him.

Learning

⚡ The 'Not' Trick

In this story, we see a very important way to change a sentence: Adding 'NOT'.

At A2 level, you must know how to say something is false or different.

Look at these changes:

  • He is healthy. → He is not healthy.
  • This is for intelligence. → This is not for intelligence.

Quick Rules for You:

  1. Put 'not' after the word 'is' or 'are'.
  2. It turns a "Yes" sentence into a "No" sentence.

Examples from the text:

  • "This test is not for intelligence."
  • "Some people are not happy."

🍎 Word Groups: Body & Health

To reach A2, you need basic words for the body. Here are the ones from the article:

  • Brain (Inside your head)
  • Hands (What you use to hold things)
  • Ankles (The joint between your leg and foot)
  • Body (Everything!)

Vocabulary Learning

president
the leader of a country
Example:The president visited the school.
say
to speak or express
Example:She will say her name.
brain
the organ that controls thinking
Example:The brain helps us think.
test
a way to check knowledge or ability
Example:He will take a test tomorrow.
score
the number of points earned
Example:She got a high score on the exam.
people
human beings
Example:Many people came to the event.
health
the state of being well
Example:Good health is important.
draw
to make a picture with a pen or pencil
Example:He will draw a picture of a cat.
shape
the outline of something
Example:The shape of the building is round.
animal
a living creature that is not a plant
Example:The zoo has many animals.
worry
to feel anxious or concerned
Example:I worry about the weather.
healthy
in good health
Example:He feels healthy after the exercise.