Fighting Between the USA and Iran

美國與伊朗的衝突


Introduction

The USA and Iran are attacking each other. They had a peace deal, but now they are fighting again.

美國與伊朗目前正互相攻擊。他們曾達成和平協議,但現在又再次陷入衝突。

Main Body

Iran attacked a ship with a drone. The USA answered. The USA attacked ten military places in Iran. President Trump said this was necessary. He said Iran must stop the attacks.

伊朗使用無人機攻擊了一艘船。美國隨即反擊,攻擊了伊朗十個軍事地點。川普總統表示這是必要的,他認為伊朗必須停止攻擊。

Then, Iran attacked USA bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. They used missiles and drones. One house in Bahrain was damaged. Iran said they did this because the USA broke the rules.

隨後,伊朗攻擊了美國在科威特與巴林的基地。他們使用了飛彈與無人機。巴林的一棟房屋遭到損毀。伊朗表示這樣做是因為美國違反了規則。

Now, both countries fight over the water in the Strait of Hormuz. Also, there is more fighting in Lebanon and Syria. Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting there.

現在,兩國在霍爾木茲海峽爭奪水域。此外,在黎巴嫩與敘利亞也有更多衝突。以色列與真主黨在當地仍持續交戰。

Conclusion

The situation is dangerous. Both countries say the other side broke the peace. They still talk a little with help from Pakistan.

情況十分危險。雙方都指責對方破壞和平。在巴基斯坦的幫助下,他們目前仍維持少量溝通。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Action' Pattern

In this text, we see a pattern: Somebody \rightarrow Did something \rightarrow To something/someone.

Example 1: Iran \rightarrow attacked \rightarrow a ship

Example 2: The USA \rightarrow attacked \rightarrow ten military places


Words to remember for A2 level:

  • Attack (to hit or fight)
  • Damage (to break something)
  • Necessary (you must do it)

Quick Tip: When we talk about the past, we often add -ed to the action word. Attack \rightarrow Attacked | Damage \rightarrow Damaged

Vocabulary Learning

peace deal (n.)
An agreement between two groups to stop fighting
Example:The two countries signed a peace deal to end the war.
drone (n.)
A small aircraft without a pilot that can be controlled from far away
Example:The army used a drone to take photos of the area.
necessary (adj.)
Something that must be done or is needed
Example:It is necessary to wear a seatbelt in a car.
missile (n.)
A powerful rocket used as a weapon
Example:The missile flew high into the sky.
damaged (adj.)
Broken or harmed
Example:The car was badly damaged in the accident.
situation (n.)
The set of things that are happening at a certain time
Example:The situation at the airport is very busy today.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can cause harm or death
Example:It is dangerous to swim in this river.
Practice A2 words in a crossword