News about Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza

關於以色列、黎巴嫩與加薩的新聞


Introduction

Some people are going home in Lebanon. But there is still fighting in Gaza and the West Bank.

部分黎巴嫩民眾正返回家中,但加薩與約旦河西岸仍有戰鬥。

Main Body

In Lebanon, the US and Iran made a deal. Now, thousands of people are returning to their homes. But some people still live in tents. Their houses are gone and they have no money.

在黎巴嫩,美國與伊朗達成協議。現在有數以千計的人正返回家中。但仍有些人住在帳篷裡,因為他們的房屋已毀,且沒有錢。

Israel has a military zone in Lebanon. Some people cannot go home because of this zone. Israeli drones still fly in some areas.

以色列在黎巴嫩設有軍事區。由於這個軍事區,部分民眾無法回家。以色列的無人機仍在中部分地區飛行。

In Gaza, the situation is bad. Israeli soldiers are in most of the area. They put concrete in tunnels. Many people died after the ceasefire started. In the West Bank, soldiers also killed people.

加薩的情況很糟糕。以色列士兵佔領了大部分地區,他們在隧道中灌入混凝土。停火後仍有許多人死亡。在約旦河西岸,士兵同樣殺害了民眾。

Conclusion

Lebanon is trying to be peaceful. But Gaza and the West Bank still have war.

黎巴嫩正努力恢復和平,但加薩與約旦河西岸仍處於戰爭狀態。

Vocabulary Learning

The Power of "BUT"

Look at how the story changes direction. The word but is like a red light; it tells you the next part is different or opposite.

  • Some people are going home... BUT there is still fighting.
  • Thousands are returning... BUT some live in tents.
  • Lebanon is trying to be peaceful... BUT Gaza still has war.

How to use it: [Positive/Action] \rightarrow but \rightarrow [Negative/Problem]

Simple patterns for you:

  • I like English, but it is hard.
  • I want to go home, but I have no car.
  • The sun is out, but it is cold.

Vocabulary Learning

deal (n.)
An agreement between two or more people or countries
Example:The two countries made a deal to stop the fighting.
tents (n.)
Small houses made of cloth that you can move easily
Example:The family slept in tents while their house was being fixed.
military zone (n.)
An area controlled by the army
Example:You cannot enter the military zone without permission.
drones (n.)
Flying machines without a pilot
Example:The drones are used to take photos from the sky.
situation (n.)
The way things are at a particular time
Example:The situation at the airport was very busy.
concrete (n.)
A hard, grey material used for building
Example:The sidewalk is made of concrete.
tunnels (n.)
Long paths under the ground
Example:The train goes through a long tunnel under the hill.
ceasefire (n.)
An agreement to stop fighting in a war
Example:The ceasefire started at midnight, and the guns stopped.
peaceful (adj.)
Quiet and calm; without war or fighting
Example:The small village is very peaceful and quiet.
Practice A2 words in a crossword
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