The UK's New Plan for Defence

英國的國防新計劃


Introduction

The British government has a new plan for its military. The plan focuses on new technology and money.

英國政府對其軍隊有一項新計劃。該計劃重點在於新技術與資金。

Main Body

Some leaders left their jobs because they wanted more money for the military. Now, the government has more money. They will spend this money on new tools.

部分領導人辭職是因為他們希望增加軍費。現在政府有了更多資金,他們將把這些錢用於購買新工具。

The UK will buy fewer big ships. Instead, they will buy six special ships. These ships will control drones. The Royal Marines will also get drones and fast boats.

英國將減少購買大型軍艦,轉而購買六艘特種船。這些船將用來控制無人機。皇家海軍陸戰隊也將獲得無人機與快艇。

The UK wants to spend more money on defence by 2035. A new leader, Andy Burnham, may take over soon. He wants to use this spending to help the UK economy.

英國希望在2035年前增加國防開支。新領導人Andy Burnham可能很快會接掌,他希望利用這項支出來幫助英國經濟。

Conclusion

The UK is using more drones and trying to meet its money goals for NATO.

英國目前正使用更多無人機,並嘗試達成北約(NATO)的資金目標。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Will' Power

When we talk about the future or a plan, we use will.

From the text:

  • "They will spend this money..."
  • "The UK will buy fewer big ships."

How to use it: Person/Thing + will + Action

Examples for you:

  • I will learn English. \rightarrow (My plan)
  • The weather will be sunny. \rightarrow (A prediction)

📦 Tiny Words, Big Changes

Look at how we compare things using -er and fewer.

  • Fewer \rightarrow Use this for things you can count (ships, drones, apples).
  • More \rightarrow Use this for a larger amount of anything (money, time, water).

Pattern: Fewer + Countable Object \rightarrow Fewer ships More + Object \rightarrow More money

Vocabulary Learning

defence (n.)
Activities or equipment used to protect a country from attack
Example:The country spends a lot of money on national defence.
military (n.)
The armed forces of a country, such as the army or navy
Example:He decided to join the military after high school.
technology (n.)
The use of science to make machines and devices
Example:New technology makes computers faster.
drones (n.)
Small aircraft that fly without a pilot
Example:The photographer used drones to take pictures of the city.
economy (n.)
The system of trade and money in a country
Example:Tourism is very important for the local economy.
Practice A2 words in a crossword