EU and Afghanistan Talk in Brussels

歐盟與阿富汗在布魯塞爾會談


Introduction

People from the European Union (EU) and Afghanistan met in Brussels. They talked about people moving between countries.

歐洲聯盟(EU)與阿富汗的代表在布魯塞爾會面,討論關於人口跨境移動的議題。

Main Body

The EU wanted to talk about rules. They want to send some Afghan people back to Afghanistan. These people are criminals or dangerous.

歐盟希望討論相關規則。他們想要將部分阿富汗人遣返回阿富汗,而這些人是罪犯或危險分子。

Afghanistan thinks this meeting is very important. They want to help their people in Europe. They want to work more with the EU.

阿富汗認為這次會議非常重要。他們希望幫助在歐洲的國民,並希望與歐盟進一步合作。

Some people are angry. Malala Yousafzai and other helpers say this is bad. They say the Afghan leaders are mean to women and girls. They fear the people sent back will be in danger.

有些人感到憤怒。馬拉拉(Malala Yousafzai)和其他援助人員表示這樣做是不對的。他們指出阿富汗領導人對女性和女孩很殘忍,擔心被遣返的人將陷入危險。

Conclusion

The EU says the meeting was only about work. Afghanistan says it is the start of a new friendship.

歐盟表示此次會議僅涉及工作,而阿富汗則表示這是新友誼的開始。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Focus: 'Want to' + Action

In the text, we see a pattern that is perfect for A2 beginners: Want to.

When you have a wish or a plan, use: Subject + want to + verb.

Examples from the story:

  • The EU want to send people back. \rightarrow (This is their goal).
  • They want to work more. \rightarrow (This is their wish).
  • They want to help people. \rightarrow (This is their intention).

💡 Quick Rule Instead of saying "I wish for work," just say: "I want to work."

Common A2 combinations:

  • I want to learn \rightarrow 📚
  • I want to go \rightarrow 🚶
  • I want to talk \rightarrow 🗣️

Vocabulary Learning

criminal (n.)
A person who does something against the law
Example:The police caught the criminal after the robbery.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause a problem
Example:It is dangerous to walk alone in the dark forest.
important (adj.)
Something that has a big effect or a lot of value
Example:Water is very important for all living things.
fear (v.)
To be afraid of something
Example:Many people fear spiders.
friendship (n.)
A relationship between people who are friends
Example:Their friendship started in primary school.
Practice A2 words in a crossword