Bangladesh and China Work Together

孟加拉與中國共同合作


Introduction

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Beijing. He signed many agreements with China to help business and building.

總理 Tarique Rahman 訪問了北京。他與中國簽署了多項協議,以幫助商業發展與建築工程。

Main Body

The leaders signed thirteen papers. These papers help the two countries work together. A company called Handa Industries will spend 220 million dollars to build a factory in Bangladesh. Bangladesh will also open a new office in China for business.

兩國領袖簽署了十三份文件。這些文件有助於兩國共同合作。一家名為 Handa Industries 的公司將投資 2.2 億美元在孟加拉興建工廠。孟加拉也將在中國開設一間新的商務辦事處。

Prime Minister Rahman asked China for help with the Teesta River. China said yes. They will help Bangladesh manage the water. This is important because both countries need water for their people.

總理 Rahman 要求中國協助處理 Teesta 河的問題。中國表示同意,將協助孟加拉管理水資源。這非常重要,因為兩國國民都需要用水。

Bangladesh buys many things from China. But Bangladesh sells many things to the USA. The USA has a rule. If Bangladesh makes a special trade deal with China, the USA might charge more money for goods.

孟加拉從中國購買許多產品。但孟加拉向美國出口許多產品。美國有一項規定:如果孟加拉與中國簽署特別貿易協定,美國可能會對貨品徵收更高關稅。

Conclusion

Bangladesh and China are now closer friends. But this may cause problems with the USA.

孟加拉與中國現在關係更加親近。但這可能會與美國產生問題。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 Money & Movement

In this story, we see how countries trade. To reach A2, you need to know how to describe giving, getting, and spending.

1. Spending Money

  • The text says: "spend 220 million dollars"
  • Pattern: Spend + [Amount] + to [Action]
  • Example: I spend 10 dollars to buy lunch.

2. Buying vs. Selling

  • Buy (Get something) \rightarrow Bangladesh buys things from China.
  • Sell (Give something) \rightarrow Bangladesh sells things to the USA.

3. The "Help" Connection

  • Ask for help \rightarrow You want something.
  • Give help \rightarrow You provide something.
  • Example: He asked for help \rightarrow China said yes.

Quick Vocabulary List:

  • Agreement: A promise on paper. 📄
  • Goods: Things you can buy and sell. 📦
  • Manage: To control or take care of. 💧

Vocabulary Learning

agreement (n.)
A promise or a legal paper that two people or countries sign
Example:The two countries signed an agreement to help each other.
factory (n.)
A large building where things are made using machines
Example:My uncle works in a shoe factory.
manage (v.)
To control or organize something
Example:The city needs to manage the water in the river.
trade (n.)
The activity of buying and selling goods between countries
Example:Trade between China and Bangladesh is growing.
charge (v.)
To ask for a certain amount of money for a service or item
Example:The shop will charge more money for the new phone.
goods (n.)
Things that are produced to be sold
Example:The ship carries goods like clothes and electronics.
Practice A2 words in a crossword