Russia Forces Men to Join the Army
俄羅斯強迫男子入伍
Introduction
Russia needs more soldiers for the war in Ukraine. Now, the government is forcing men to join the army.
俄羅斯在烏克蘭戰爭中需要更多士兵。現在，政府正強迫男子入伍。
Main Body
In the past, Russia gave money to men to join. Now, they use force. In Penza, police take men from the street or their homes. They make these men sign army contracts.
過去，俄羅斯會給予金錢誘使男子入伍。現在，他們採取強制手段。在彭札，警察在街上或家中將男子帶走，強迫他們簽署軍隊合約。
Russia also asks prisoners to join the army. They tell prisoners they can be free if they fight. Many soldiers died in the war, so Russia needs more people quickly.
俄羅斯也要求囚犯入伍。他們告訴囚犯，只要參戰即可獲得自由。許多士兵在戰爭中喪生，因此俄羅斯需要快速補充人數。
Police say these stories are not true. But lawyers and families say it is true. Police stop men and check their IDs to find new soldiers.
警方稱這些故事並非事實。但律師和家屬則表示這是真實的。警方會攔截男子並檢查身份證，以尋找新士兵。
Conclusion
Russia has a shortage of soldiers. Because of this, the state takes men by force.
俄羅斯面臨士兵短缺。因此，國家採取強制手段帶走男子。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 THEN vs. NOW
Look at how the story changes time. This is the best way to learn how to describe changes in your life.
1. The Pattern
- In the past Russia gave money.
- Now They use force.
2. Simple Word Switch When we talk about the past, the verb often changes (gave). When we talk about now, we use the basic form (use).
3. Common Words for A2
- Force (making someone do something)
- Shortage (not enough of something)
- Contract (an official paper/agreement)
Quick Note: Notice how the text uses "But" to show two different opinions:
- Police say Not true
- Families say True