2026-03-24 — Daily English

2026-03-24

Paris has a big problem with trash,· and it is a main topic in the new election.↘ Rachida Dati wants to be the new mayor.↘ She made a video to show ｜that she can clean the streets.↘ She even worked on a garbage truck to show she is serious.↘

Many people ｜who live in Paris are unhappy.↘ They say the roads are dirty every day.↘ They want the city to look beautiful and clean again.↘ Dati says the current system of collecting trash is bad.↘ She wants a new plan to collect trash and wash the streets at the same time.↘

Some experts say politicians always talk about dirt to get more votes.↘ Some people don’t wait for the government to help.↘ They clean the streets themselves.↘ They say everyone must help to keep the city good for children and old people.↘

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trash noun （垃圾）

things that are no longer wanted or useful and have been thrown away.

"Paris has a big problem with trash, and it is a main topic in the new election."

election noun （选举）

the process of choosing someone for a public role by voting.

"Paris has a big problem with trash, and it is a main topic in the new election."

unhappy adjective （不开心）

feeling or showing sadness or discontent.

"Many people who live in Paris are unhappy."

collecting verb （收集）

to bring or gather things or people together.

"Dati says the current system of collecting trash is bad."

experts noun （专家）

people who have a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area.

"Some experts say politicians always talk about dirt to get more votes."

politicians noun （政治家）

people who work in politics, usually elected to make laws and important decisions for a country or region.

"Some experts say politicians always talk about dirt to get more votes."

main topic （主要话题）

The most important subject or issue being discussed.

The main topic of the meeting was the new marketing strategy.
Global warming is a main topic of concern for many scientists.

make a video （制作视频）

To create or record a video, often for a specific purpose.

She decided to make a video to explain her new project.
Many influencers make videos to share their experiences.

collect trash （收集垃圾）

The act of picking up and removing waste or rubbish.

The city has a schedule for when they collect trash from each street.
Environmental groups are trying to find better ways to collect trash and reduce pollution.

get more votes （获得更多选票）

To receive a larger number of votes in an election, typically to win or increase support.

Politicians often promise tax cuts to get more votes from the public.
She hopes her new policy will help her get more votes in the next election.

1 What is Rachida Dati doing to show she is serious about cleaning Paris?

2 Why are many people in Paris unhappy?

3 According to the article, what might be the reason some politicians talk about dirt during elections, and what does this suggest about the public's perception of politicians?

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