Singapore and Timor-Leste Work Together
新加坡與東帝汶共同合作
Introduction
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited Dili for two days. Singapore and Timor-Leste now have new agreements for work and friendship.
黃循財總理在帝利訪問了兩天。新加坡與東帝汶現在在工作與友誼方面達成了新協議。
Main Body
Next year, workers from Timor-Leste can go to Singapore. They will work in building, ships, and factories. This helps workers learn new skills and helps Singapore find more workers.
明年，東帝汶的工人可以前往新加坡。他們將在建築、造船及工廠工作。這有助於工人學習新技能，也幫助新加坡尋找更多勞工。
Singapore helps Timor-Leste join a group called ASEAN. They give training and workshops. This helps Timor-Leste prepare for a big meeting in 2029.
新加坡協助東帝汶加入一個名為東協 (ASEAN) 的組織。他們提供培訓與工作坊。這有助於東帝汶準備 2029 年的大型會議。
Singapore companies want to do business in Timor-Leste. They want to work with green energy and hotels. Also, hospitals in both countries will work together to help sick people.
新加坡公司希望在東帝汶開展業務。他們希望投入綠色能源與酒店業。此外，兩國的醫院將共同合作救治病人。
Singapore now has an embassy in Dili. Timor-Leste gave a special medal to Prime Minister Wong. This is because Singapore helped keep peace in the past.
新加坡現在在帝利設有大使館。東帝汶向黃總理頒發了一枚特別勳章。這是因為新加坡在過去曾協助維持和平。
Conclusion
The two countries want to grow together. They will focus on jobs, business, and ASEAN.
兩國希望共同成長。他們將專注於就業、業務以及東協。
Vocabulary Learning
The 'Action' Future
In this text, we see a very simple way to talk about the future: will + verb.
- They will work...
- Hospitals... will work together...
How to use it: Just put will before the action word. Do not change the action word.
Real-life examples:
- I will go (Future movement)
- We will help (Future kindness)
- She will learn (Future study)
Grouping Words (Nouns)
Notice how the article lists things. This is a great way to build a vocabulary list for A2:
Jobs & Places:
- Factories
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Ships
Big Ideas:
- Peace
- Friendship
- Skills
- Business