Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir

巴基斯坦佔領的查謨和克什米爾地區爆發抗議


Introduction

Many people are protesting in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This happened because the government arrested many people and banned a rights group.

許多人在巴基斯坦佔領的查謨和克什米爾地區抗議。這是因為政府逮捕了許多人並禁止了一個權利團體。

Main Body

The government arrested more than 600 people. One leader is Shaukat Nawaz Mir. He leads a group called JAAC. Now, the government says this group is illegal. People are angry. They are sitting in the streets to ask for their rights.

政府逮捕了超過600人。其中一名領導人是 Shaukat Nawaz Mir。他領導一個名為 JAAC 的團體。現在政府稱該團體為非法。人們感到憤怒,他們坐在街道上要求權利。

Police and soldiers used guns and bombs to stop the crowds. One person died and many people are hurt. The government also used drones in the sky to watch the people.

警察和士兵使用槍支和炸彈來阻止人群。一名人員死亡,許多人受傷。政府還在空中使用無人機監視民眾。

Some leaders say the government is stopping freedom. They tell people not to vote in the elections on July 27. A group called Amnesty International says the government is doing something wrong.

一些領導人表示政府正在限制自由。他們告訴人們不要在 7 月 27 日的選舉中投票。一個名為國際特赦組織 (Amnesty International) 的團體表示政府的做法是錯誤的。

Conclusion

The area is still dangerous. People continue to protest and the police are still there.

該地區仍然危險。人們繼續抗議,警察依然在場。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how we describe things happening right now. We use am/is/are + a word ending in -ing.

  • People are protesting → (Happening now)
  • They are sitting → (Happening now)
  • Government is doing → (Happening now)

Simple Rule: Person + is/are + Verb-ing = Current Action


🔍 Word Swap: 'Many'

In this text, the word many is used to show a large number of people. It is a great A2 word to replace 'a lot of'.

  • Many people
  • Many people are hurt

🚩 Quick Vocabulary

WordEasy Meaning
BannedNot allowed
IllegalAgainst the law
CrowdA big group of people

Vocabulary Learning

protesting (v.)
Showing that you disagree with something strongly
Example:The students are protesting against the new school rules.
arrested (v.)
When the police take someone away because they think they broke the law
Example:The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
banned (v.)
To say that something is not allowed
Example:The teacher banned mobile phones in the classroom.
illegal (adj.)
Something that is against the law
Example:It is illegal to drive a car without a license.
crowds (n.)
Large groups of people
Example:There were big crowds of people at the concert.
drones (n.)
Small aircraft without a pilot that can fly and take photos
Example:The photographer used drones to take pictures of the mountains.
freedom (n.)
The power or right to act, speak, or think as you want
Example:Everyone wants the freedom to choose their own job.
elections (n.)
The process of voting to choose a leader
Example:The country will have general elections next month.
Practice A2 words in a crossword