The US and Iran Stop Fighting

美國與伊朗停止交戰


Introduction

The US and Iran stopped fighting. Now they talk. But some people in the US government are angry.

美國與伊朗停止了交戰,現在他們開始對話。但美國政府內部有些人感到憤怒。

Main Body

The US and Iran signed a paper on June 17. Now ships can move through the water again. The US will help Iran build things. Private companies will pay for this, not US taxpayers.

美國與伊朗於 6 月 17 日簽署了一份文件。現在船隻可以再次通過該水域。美國將協助伊朗建設,這將由私人公司出資,而非美國納稅人買單。

Some people in the US government do not like this plan. The Senate voted to stop the war. President Trump and other leaders disagree about laws and voting.

美國政府部分人士並不認同這個計劃。參議院投票決定停止戰爭。川普總統與其他領導人在法律和投票問題上存在分歧。

Other countries are worried. Israel does not trust the US now. Israel wants its own weapons. The US is talking to other countries to make them feel safe.

其他國家感到憂慮。以色列目前不信任美國,希望擁有自己的武器。美國正與其他國家洽談,以確保他們的安全感。

Conclusion

The US and Iran have a quiet peace. But the US government has many problems and friends are unhappy.

美國與伊朗達成了冷和平。但美國政府內部問題重重,盟友們也感到不快。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Then vs. Now

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. This is the secret to A2 speaking.

The Past (Finished)

  • Stopped fighting \rightarrow It is over.
  • Signed a paper \rightarrow The action happened on June 17.

The Present (Happening Now)

  • They talk \rightarrow This is the current situation.
  • Ships can move \rightarrow This is possible now.
  • Government is angry \rightarrow This is how they feel today.

💡 Simple Rule: To talk about a change, use a Past Word (ending in -ed) then a Present Word.

Example: "They stopped (past) and now they talk (present)."

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who control a country
Example:The government makes new laws for the city.
taxpayers (n.)
People who pay money to the government
Example:Taxpayers pay for public schools and roads.
Senate (n.)
A group of people who make laws in the US government
Example:The Senate voted on the new plan today.
disagree (v.)
To have a different opinion
Example:I disagree with you about the movie.
trust (v.)
To believe that someone is honest and good
Example:I trust my best friend with my secrets.
weapons (n.)
Objects used to fight or hurt others, like guns
Example:The army has many powerful weapons.
Practice A2 words in a crossword