North Korea Tests Weapons
北韓測試武器
Introduction
North Korea tested new weapons. They are angry that the US and Japan are practicing together.
北韓測試了新武器。他們對美國和日本共同進行演習感到憤怒。
Main Body
On June 25, Kim Jong Un watched tests of big rockets and missiles. South Korea and the US saw the tests. Some people in South Korea are unhappy because the government told them the news late.
6月25日，金正恩觀看了大型火箭與飛彈的測試。南韓與美國看到了這些測試。南韓部分民眾感到不滿，因為政府通知他們的消息太慢了。
At the same time, the US and Japan did military practice in Okinawa and Kyushu. North Korea does not like this. They say Japan wants to be more aggressive.
與此同時，美國與日本在沖繩和九州進行軍事演習。北韓不喜歡這樣做。他們表示日本想要變得更具侵略性。
North Korea says they test missiles to protect themselves. They believe the US and Japan are making the area less safe.
北韓表示他們測試飛彈是為了自我防衛。他們認為美國與日本正使該地區變得不安全。
Conclusion
North Korea continues to make weapons. The US and Japan continue to work together. This makes the region tense.
北韓持續製造武器。美國與日本持續合作。這使得該地區局勢緊張。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of 'The' + [Place]
Look at how the text talks about countries. Usually, we don't say "The Japan," but we do say The US and The region.
Quick Rule:
- Specific groups or regions → Use The (The US, The area, The government)
- Most single countries → No The (Japan, North Korea, South Korea)
🕒 Past vs. Present
Notice how the story switches time. This is the key to A2 storytelling:
The Past (Finished actions):
- Tested → happened once.
- Watched → happened once.
- Told → happened once.
The Present (Facts/Feelings):
- Are → current state.
- Does not like → current feeling.
- Believe → current opinion.
Pattern: Past Action Present Result (Tested weapons region is tense)