New Border Center in Lisbon
里斯本新設邊境中心
Introduction
Frontex is the border agency for the European Union. It opened a new office in Lisbon. This office watches the borders of Portugal and Spain.
Frontex 是歐盟的邊境管理機構。該機構在里斯本開設了一個新辦公室，用以監控葡萄牙與西班牙的邊境。
Main Body
The new center helps the agency work faster. Now, the leaders are closer to the borders.
新中心有助於該機構提高工作效率。現在領導層更接近邊境。
Portugal and Spain are important partners. Many people from other countries arrive at their airports and sea ports.
葡萄牙與西班牙是重要的合作夥伴。許多外國人透過這兩國的機場與海港入境。
Many people try to move to Europe from North Africa. They use old boats. This is very dangerous. Many people die in the sea.
許多人嘗試從北非遷往歐洲。他們使用舊船，這非常危險，導致許多人在海上喪生。
Conclusion
Frontex is now in Lisbon. It wants to make the borders of Spain and Portugal safer.
Frontex 現在已進駐里斯本，旨在讓西班牙與葡萄牙的邊境更加安全。
Vocabulary Learning
🚩 The 'Action' Pattern
Look at how the text describes things happening now:
- It opened a new office.
- This office watches the borders.
- The center helps the agency.
- Many people arrive.
The Secret for A2: To describe a place or a job, use the Simple Present (the basic form of the word).
Example: Frontex watches the borders.
🌍 Location Words
Notice these words used to show where something is:
- In (Lisbon)
- At (their airports)
- To (Europe)
- From (North Africa)
Quick Guide:
- Use IN for cities/countries In Spain
- Use AT for specific spots At the port
- Use FROM for the starting point From Africa