Problems Between the USA and China

美國與中國之間的問題


Introduction

The USA and China are having many arguments. They disagree about laws and power.

美國與中國目前有許多爭論,他們在法律與權力方面存在分歧。

Main Body

The USA thinks China wants to control small cities and schools. One mayor in California worked for China in secret. The USA is worried about its security.

美國認為中國想要控制小型城市與學校。加州有一位市長秘密為中國工作。美國對其安全性感到擔憂。

Some people in the USA say we must be careful. They want to protect Chinese-American people. They do not want to treat all Chinese people the same way.

美國有些人表示我們必須謹慎。他們希望保護美籍華人,不希望將所有中國人一概而論。

China is making new laws. These laws let China fight foreign companies in court. China can take money or stop people from leaving the country.

中國正在制定新法律。這些法律讓中國能在法庭上對抗外國公司。中國可以沒收資金或禁止人員離境。

Conclusion

The USA and China do not trust each other. The USA fears secret influence and China uses new laws to fight back.

美國與中國互不信任。美國擔心秘密影響,而中國則利用新法律進行反擊。

Vocabulary Learning

🔎 The 'Action' Pattern

In this text, we see how to describe things happening right now using simple verbs. Look at these pairs:

  • USA/China are having arguments \rightarrow (They are doing it now)
  • China is making laws \rightarrow (This is happening now)

💡 Easy Word Swap

To reach A2, you need to describe feelings and worries. Instead of saying "bad things," use these words from the text:

  1. Disagree (To have a different idea)
  2. Worried (To feel nervous about the future)
  3. Trust (To believe someone is good)

🛠️ Build a Sentence

The Formula: [Person/Country] + [Feeling/Action] + [Reason]

Example from text: The USA \rightarrow is worried \rightarrow about its security.

Vocabulary Learning

argument (n.)
A disagreement between two people or groups.
Example:The two friends had an argument about which movie to watch.
disagree (v.)
To have a different opinion from someone else.
Example:I disagree with you about the best way to learn English.
security (n.)
Protection from danger or threats.
Example:The airport has very strict security to keep passengers safe.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm.
Example:You should wear a helmet to protect your head while riding a bike.
foreign (adj.)
From a country that is not your own.
Example:Learning a foreign language is a great way to understand new cultures.
influence (n.)
The power to change how someone thinks or behaves.
Example:My teacher had a big influence on my decision to study art.
Practice A2 words in a crossword