Help for Venezuela After Big Earthquakes
委內瑞拉大地震後的援助
Introduction
Many countries are helping Venezuela. Big earthquakes started on June 24. Now, doctors and workers are arriving to help the people.
許多國家正在援助委內瑞拉。強震於 6 月 24 日開始，目前醫生和工作人員正陸續抵達以協助當地民眾。
Main Body
The earthquakes were very strong. 1,719 people died, but this number may grow. Many buildings fell down. 16,000 people have no homes.
地震非常強烈。已有 1,719 人死亡，但這個數字可能會增加。許多建築物倒塌，有 16,000 人失去了家園。
The United States sent 300 rescue workers and $300 million. They fixed the airport and the port. But some people in Venezuela are angry at their government. Some US leaders say Venezuelan officials stop the help from reaching people.
美國派遣了 300 名救援人員並提供 3 億美元。他們修復了機場和港口。但委內瑞拉部分民眾對其政府感到憤怒。部分美國領導人表示，委內瑞拉官員阻撓援助物資到達民眾手中。
India also sent help in 'Operation Amistad'. They sent two big planes with medicine and 41 doctors. They built a special hospital in Caracas. This hospital helps sick people and does surgeries.
印度也在「友誼行動」中提供援助。他們派遣兩架大型飛機運送藥品，以及 41 名醫生。他們在加拉加斯建立了一座特別醫院，用於救治病人並進行手術。
Conclusion
Other countries are still helping. Venezuela has a big problem because many people died and the city is broken.
其他國家仍在提供援助。由於許多人死亡且城市受損嚴重，委內瑞拉目前面臨巨大的困難。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Right Now' vs. 'Before' Switch
In this story, we see two ways to talk about time. For A2, you need to know when to use the Simple Past and the Present Continuous.
1. Things that finished (Past) When something happened and stopped, we often add -ed to the word.
- Example: The earthquakes started They are not starting now; it happened on June 24.
- Example: They fixed the airport The work is done.
2. Things happening right now (Continuous) When we use are + -ing, the action is still moving.
- Example: Workers are arriving They are on their way or landing right now.
- Example: Countries are helping The help is still coming today.
Quick Guide for your vocabulary:
- Broken Not working/damaged.
- Reach To arrive at a place.
- Officials People who work for the government.