New Rules for Nuclear Weapons in Europe

歐洲核武新規則


Introduction

Some NATO countries are changing their laws about nuclear weapons because they are worried about Russia.

部分北約國家因為擔心俄羅斯,正在修改關於核武器的法律。

Main Body

Lithuania wants to change its law. In the past, the law said no nuclear weapons in the country. Now, the president says this law is old. He wants the country to be strong in NATO.

立陶宛希望修改法律。過去的法律規定國內不得存放核武器。現在總統表示這項法律已過時,他希望該國在北約中更加強大。

Finland also changed its laws. Now, Finland allows NATO nuclear weapons in its land. This helps Finland work better with its new allies.

芬蘭也修改了法律。現在芬蘭允許北約核武器進入其領土。這有助於芬蘭與新盟友更有效地合作。

Russia is also talking about nuclear weapons. A Russian adviser says Russia must use these weapons if they fight strong countries. He says Russia will attack countries that take nuclear weapons.

俄羅斯也在討論核武器。一名俄羅斯顧問表示,如果與強國交戰,俄羅斯必須使用這些武器。他聲稱俄羅斯將攻擊那些採取核武措施的國家。

Conclusion

NATO countries are making it easier to have nuclear weapons. Russia says it will use nuclear weapons to stop its enemies.

北約國家正使擁有核武器變得更容易。俄羅斯則表示將使用核武器來阻止其敵人。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The Power of 'WANT'

In this text, we see how to talk about desires and goals using want. This is a key tool for A2 learners to express needs.

The Pattern: Person/Country \rightarrow want(s) \rightarrow to [action]

Examples from the text:

  • Lithuania wants to change its law.
  • The president wants to be strong.

🛠️ Quick Rule: The 'S' Secret

When one person or one thing does the action, add an -s to the word want.

  • I / You / We / They \rightarrow want
  • He / She / It (Lithuania/The President) \rightarrow wants

🌍 Useful Word Swap

Instead of saying "strong," you can use these A2 words to describe a country or person:

  • Powerful
  • Safe
  • Ready

Vocabulary Learning

nuclear weapons (n.)
Very powerful bombs that use energy from atoms
Example:Some countries have nuclear weapons to protect themselves.
worried (adj.)
Feeling unhappy or scared about something that might happen
Example:I am worried about the bad weather tomorrow.
allows (v.)
To let someone do something or let something happen
Example:My teacher allows us to use dictionaries during the test.
allies (n.)
Countries or people that help each other
Example:The two countries are allies and help each other in war.
adviser (n.)
A person who gives advice or suggestions
Example:The president has a special adviser for law.
attack (v.)
To try to hurt someone or something using violence
Example:The army will attack the city at dawn.
enemies (n.)
People or countries that hate each other and want to fight
Example:The two leaders were enemies for many years.
Practice A2 words in a crossword