China and Russia Practice Together at Sea
中國與俄羅斯在海上進行聯合演習
Introduction
China and Russia are practicing with their ships in the Pacific Ocean.
中國與俄羅斯正在太平洋進行艦艇演習。
Main Body
The two countries have a big exercise called Joint Sea-2026. They are near Qingdao, China. They want to keep the area safe.
這兩個國家舉行了一次名為「聯合海洋-2026」的大型演習。他們位於中國青島附近，希望維持該地區的安全。
Russia sent a submarine and other ships. China sent destroyers and other ships. They practice how to find enemies and use missiles.
俄羅斯派遣了一艘潛艇和其他艦艇。中國則派遣了驅逐艦和其他艦艇。他們練習如何偵測敵人以及使用飛彈。
China and Russia have worked together since 2012. President Putin visited China two months ago. The two leaders are now very close friends.
中國與俄羅斯自2012年起開始合作。普亭總統於兩個月前訪問中國。兩國領導人現在是非常親密的朋友。
The United States is not happy. The US thinks China helps Russia in the war in Ukraine. China says they are neutral.
美國對此並不滿意。美國認為中國在烏克蘭戰爭中協助俄羅斯。中國則表示他們保持中立。
Conclusion
The two countries are practicing together to show they are strong partners.
這兩個國家共同演習是為了證明他們是強大的合作夥伴。
Vocabulary Learning
⚓ The 'Action' Pattern
Look at how we describe what is happening right now. We use is/are + verb-ing. This is the simplest way to tell a story in the present.
- China and Russia are practicing (They are doing it now)
📦 Naming Things (Singular vs Plural)
In A2 English, we must change the word when there is more than one. Watch the 's' at the end:
| One (1) | Many (2+) |
|---|---|
| ship | ships |
| destroyer | destroyers |
| friend | friends |
🤝 Connecting People
When two people or countries have a relationship, we use these simple words:
- Together: Doing a job with another person. (Example: They practice together.)
- Close: Being very good friends. (Example: They are close friends.)
- Partner: Someone you work with. (Example: They are strong partners.)