Ukraine Wants to Join the OECD

烏克蘭希望加入OECD


Introduction

Ukraine sent a new letter to the OECD. They want to join this group of rich countries.

烏克蘭向OECD發出了一封新信,他們希望加入這個富裕國家組織。

Main Body

President Zelenskyy and the OECD leader met in Kyiv. They talked about a plan for Ukraine to join. They also talked about money from Europe and rules against Russia.

澤倫斯基總統與OECD領導人在基輔會面。他們討論了烏克蘭加入的計劃,以及來自歐洲的資金和針對俄羅斯的規定。

Ukraine is changing its laws and government. The OECD wrote three reports about Ukraine. These reports say Ukraine is doing a good job.

烏克蘭正在修改其法律和政府。OECD撰寫了三份關於烏克蘭的報告,這些報告指出烏克蘭表現良好。

Ukraine started a four-year plan in June 2023. This plan helps Ukraine work like other modern countries. This helps Ukraine join Europe too.

烏克蘭於2023年6月啟動了一項為期四年的計劃。該計劃幫助烏克蘭像其他現代國家一樣運作,這也有助於烏克蘭加入歐洲。

Conclusion

Ukraine wants to be a member of the OECD. They are still changing their laws to fit the group.

烏克蘭希望成為OECD會員,他們目前仍在修改法律以符合該組織的要求。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 Focus: The 'Action' Word (Present Continuous)

Look at this sentence: "Ukraine is changing its laws."

When we see is + word ending in -ing, it means something is happening right now or during this time in their life.

How to build it: Person/Place \rightarrow is/are \rightarrow Action-ing

Examples from the text:

  • Ukraine is changing... (They are doing it now).
  • Ukraine is doing a good job... (This is their current state).

Simple Patterns for You:

  • I am learning English. \rightarrow Right now.
  • He is working. \rightarrow Right now.
  • They are talking. \rightarrow Right now.

Vocabulary Learning

join (v.)
To become a member of a group
Example:I want to join the English club.
leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group or country
Example:The team leader tells us what to do.
rules (n.)
Instructions that tell you what you can or cannot do
Example:You must follow the school rules.
laws (n.)
Official rules made by the government
Example:Drivers must follow the traffic laws.
government (n.)
The group of people who control a country
Example:The government is building a new hospital.
reports (n.)
Written descriptions of a situation
Example:The teacher read the student's reports.
modern (adj.)
New or using the newest ideas
Example:This city has many modern buildings.
member (n.)
A person or country that belongs to a group
Example:She is a member of the gym.
Practice A2 words in a crossword