The Election for Governor of California

Introduction

California has an election for governor. Many Democrats are running. One Republican, Steve Hilton, is also popular.

Main Body

California has a special rule. Only the two people with the most votes go to the final election. Republicans like Steve Hilton. But Democrats have too many candidates. This is a problem for them. Steve Hilton wants to change the laws. He says energy costs are too high. He says schools are not good. He wants to fix these things. Some Democrats are angry. The party leaders like some candidates more than others. This makes the progressive group and the center group fight.

Conclusion

People will vote on June 2. The Democratic party still has many problems.

Learning

💡 The "Too Much" Pattern

In the text, we see "too many candidates" and "too high."

When we use TOO, it means a problem. It is not just 'a lot'; it is 'more than we want'.

  • Too many → Use this for things you can count (1, 2, 3...)

    • Example: Too many candidates → Too many cars → Too many books.
  • Too [Adjective] → Use this for a feeling or a price.

    • Example: Too high → Too expensive → Too hot.

🛠️ Action Words for Change

Look at how the text describes Steve Hilton:

  • Wants to change
  • Wants to fix

Pattern: Want to + Action

If you have a dream or a goal, use this:

  • I want to learn English.
  • I want to travel.

Quick Tip: Just add the action word after 'want to' to tell people your goals! → I want to study.

Vocabulary Learning

election (n.)
a formal decision-making process
Example:The election will be held next month.
governor (n.)
the head of a state
Example:The governor will speak at the school.
popular (adj.)
liked by many people
Example:She is a popular teacher.
rule (n.)
a rule is a rule
Example:A new rule was made for the game.
votes (n.)
the act of voting
Example:He counted the votes carefully.
final (adj.)
last or last
Example:The final exam is tomorrow.
candidate (n.)
a person who wants a job
Example:The candidate gave a speech.
problem (n.)
something that needs fixing
Example:There is a problem with the door.
law (n.)
a rule made by government
Example:The law says everyone must wear a seat belt.
energy (n.)
power that makes things work
Example:Solar energy can light a house.
cost (n.)
the amount of money needed
Example:The cost of the book is five dollars.
school (n.)
a place where people learn
Example:The school opens at nine o’clock.
good (adj.)
something that is nice
Example:The soup tastes good.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset
Example:He was angry because he lost his keys.
party (n.)
a group of people with same ideas
Example:The party is meeting at the park.
leader (n.)
a person who guides others
Example:The leader spoke to the crowd.
fight (v.)
to argue or compete
Example:They will fight for the best seat.
vote (v.)
to choose by voting
Example:You can vote for your favorite picture.
June (n.)
a month of the year
Example:We have a picnic in June.
many (adj.)
a lot
Example:Many children play in the park.