New Rules for the World

世界新規則


Introduction

The world has old rules. Now, many people want new and fair rules for every country.

這個世界有舊的規則。現在,許多人希望為每個國家建立一套全新且公平的規則。

Main Body

The United Nations and other groups are old. They cannot stop wars in Ukraine or Sudan. They cannot stop climate change. But these groups still help planes and ships move safely.

聯合國和其他組織已經過時了。它們無法阻止烏克蘭或蘇丹的戰爭,也無法阻止氣候變遷。但這些組織仍然能協助飛機和船隻安全地運行。

Russia, China, and India want a different system. They want all countries to be equal. They use groups like BRICS to work together. They want to focus on health and new technology.

俄羅斯、中國和印度想要一套不同的系統。他們希望所有國家都能平等。他們利用金磚國家(BRICS)等組織來共同合作。他們希望將重點放在醫療衛生和新科技上。

We need a new plan. New countries must help make decisions. Countries must work together to save the planet. No country should ignore its duties to the world.

我們需要一個新計劃。新興國家必須參與決策。各國必須共同努力拯救地球。沒有任何國家應該無視其對世界的責任。

Conclusion

The world is changing. We must move from old rules to a new system where all countries are equal.

世界正在改變。我們必須從舊規則轉向一套所有國家都平等的新系統。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Can / Cannot' Switch

In this text, we see how to talk about ability and possibility using a very simple pattern. This is a key step for A2 learners.

The Pattern:

  • Can = Yes, it is possible. ✅
  • Cannot = No, it is not possible. ❌

Examples from the text:

  • "They cannot stop wars" \rightarrow (They are unable to do this).
  • "Groups still help planes... move safely" \rightarrow (This is something they can do).

Simple Rule for You: Notice that we do not add "to" after these words.

Wrong: They cannot to stop wars. ✅ Right: They cannot stop wars.

Quick Word List for A2:

  • Fair \rightarrow Honest / Equal
  • Duties \rightarrow Jobs you must do
  • System \rightarrow A set of rules

Vocabulary Learning

fair (adj.)
Treating people in a way that is right or equal.
Example:The teacher is fair to all the students in the class.
climate change (n.)
The change in the Earth's weather patterns, especially getting warmer.
Example:Climate change causes more floods and heatwaves.
equal (adj.)
Having the same rights, status, or amount.
Example:Men and women should have equal opportunities at work.
decisions (n.)
Choices that you make after thinking about different options.
Example:It is difficult to make big decisions about your future.
ignore (v.)
To not pay attention to something or someone.
Example:Please do not ignore the warning signs on the road.
duties (n.)
Things that you must do because it is your job or responsibility.
Example:One of my duties at home is to feed the dog.
Practice A2 words in a crossword