USA, Iran, Israel, and Lebanon Try to Find Peace

美國、伊朗、以色列與黎巴嫩嘗試尋求和平


Introduction

The USA and Iran have a new plan for 60 days. They want to stop fighting. The USA also helps Israel and Lebanon make a deal.

美國與伊朗有一個 60 天的新計劃,他們希望停止戰鬥。美國也在幫助以色列與黎巴嫩達成協議。

Main Body

The USA and Iran want to talk about nuclear power. The USA says Iran will let experts check their work. Iran says no. They will only let experts in after a final deal.

美國與伊朗想討論核能問題。美國表示伊朗將允許專家檢查其工作。伊朗則表示拒絕,只有在最終協議達成後才會允許專家進入。

There are problems at sea. Iran wants to control the ships in the water. A drone hit a ship called Ever Lovely. The USA then attacked Iranian missiles and drones.

海上存在問題。伊朗希望控制水域中的船隻。一架無人機擊中了一艘名為 Ever Lovely 的船。隨後美國攻擊了伊朗的飛彈與無人機。

Israel and Lebanon also have a plan. Israel wants to leave southern Lebanon. Lebanon wants Hezbollah to give up their weapons. Hezbollah says Israel must leave first.

以色列與黎巴嫩也有一個計劃。以色列希望撤出黎巴嫩南部。黎巴嫩則希望真主黨放棄武器。真主黨表示以色列必須先撤離。

Conclusion

These countries have some deals, but they still fight. They do not agree on many things.

這些國家雖然有一些協議,但仍然在戰鬥。他們在許多事情上無法達成共識。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The Power of 'Want'

In this text, the word want is used many times. It is the easiest way to talk about goals or needs in English.

How to use it: Person \rightarrow want \rightarrow thing/action

Examples from the text:

  • USA and Iran \rightarrow want \rightarrow to stop fighting.
  • Iran \rightarrow wants \rightarrow to control ships.
  • Lebanon \rightarrow wants \rightarrow weapons to go away.

🛠️ Simple Action Words (Present Tense)

Look at how the story uses basic verbs to describe a situation. This is the key to A2 speaking.

WordWhat it means hereExample
HelpTo make something easierUSA helps Israel
CheckTo look if something is correctExperts check work
LeaveTo go away from a placeIsrael wants to leave
AgreeTo have the same ideaThey do not agree

Vocabulary Learning

deal (n.)
An agreement between two or more people or countries
Example:The two countries signed a peace deal to stop the war.
experts (n.)
People who know a lot about a specific subject
Example:The experts are checking the machines to make sure they are safe.
control (v.)
To have power over something or someone
Example:The captain wants to control the ship carefully.
drone (n.)
A small aircraft without a pilot that is flown by remote control
Example:The army used a drone to take photos of the area.
missiles (n.)
Powerful weapons that can fly long distances
Example:The missiles were launched into the air.
weapons (n.)
Objects used for fighting or attacking
Example:The soldiers put down their weapons to stop fighting.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion as someone else
Example:I agree with you that we need more time.
Practice A2 words in a crossword