Can President Trump Rename Lake Ontario?
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President Trump wants to change the name of Lake Ontario.
Lake Ontario is one of the Great Lakes in North America. It is between the United States and Canada.
Trump said a new name could be "Lake America." He did not give a clear reason.
People in Oswego live near the lake. Many people there like Trump. He has strong support in this town.
But many Republicans in Oswego do not like the new name idea. They say "Lake Ontario" is the right name.
The name "Ontario" is very old. People used it for a long time.
Some people think Trump wants a new name to show American power. Canada is close to the lake, too.
It is not easy to change a lake's name. The government must agree to do it.
Right now, nobody knows if the name will really change.
Vocabulary3 words
- Great Lakes
- five very big lakes in North America
- support
- when people agree with and help someone
- power
- strong control or influence
Quiz
Answer key
1. Rename Lake Ontario 2. Lake America 3. They are not sure about it
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
President Trump wants to change the _____ of Lake Ontario.
Lake Ontario is one of the Great _____ in North America.
Trump said a new name could be "Lake _____."
People in Oswego live near the _____.
Many Republicans in Oswego do not like the new name _____.
They say "Lake Ontario" is the right _____.
It is not easy to change a lake's _____.
The _____ must agree to do it.
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