Help for Venezuela After Earthquakes
委內瑞拉地震後的援助
Introduction
Big earthquakes hit northern Venezuela. The United States and India are sending doctors and help.
委內瑞拉北部發生強烈地震。美國與印度正派遣醫生與援助物資前往。
Main Body
Two big earthquakes happened. Many people died and many people are hurt. More than 3,000 families have no homes. It is hard to find people because the ground still shakes.
發生了兩次強震。許多人死亡，許多人受傷。超過 3,000 個家庭失去家園。由於地面仍在震動，搜尋人員十分困難。
The United States sent 250 workers and rescue teams. They gave 150 million dollars for help. The US government has a new leader in Venezuela and they want to be friends.
美國派遣了 250 名工作人員與救援隊。他們提供了 1.5 億美元的援助金。美國政府在委內瑞拉有新領導人，並希望與其建立友好關係。
India sent two big planes with 66 tonnes of help. They sent 41 medical workers. They also sent special small hospitals. These hospitals can help 200 people.
印度派遣了兩架大型運輸機，運送 66 噸援助物資。他們派遣了 41 名醫療工作者，並提供了特製的小型醫院。這些醫院可救治 200 人。
Conclusion
The situation is still very bad. Teams are trying to find people quickly before it is too late.
情況依然非常糟糕。救援隊正努力在時機太晚前迅速找到失蹤者。
Vocabulary Learning
📦 The 'Giving' Pattern
In this story, we see a pattern for when countries send things to help others.
The Pattern:
Who Action (sent/gave) What
Examples from the text:
- The United States sent 250 workers.
- They gave 150 million dollars.
- India sent two big planes.
Simple Tip for A2: Use "Sent" for things that move from one place to another (planes, doctors, workers). Use "Gave" for money or gifts.
💡 Quick Vocabulary Shift
Instead of saying "very bad," the text uses these descriptive words to show the situation:
- Hurt (physical pain) $
- No homes (homeless) $
- Too late (no more time)