USA and Cuba Argue at the United Nations
美國與古巴在聯合國發生爭論
Introduction
The United Nations had a big meeting. The USA and Cuba talked about money and power. Cuba has many problems with electricity.
聯合國舉行了一次大型會議。美國與古巴討論了金錢與權力的問題。古巴目前面臨許多電力問題。
Main Body
Cuba says the USA is mean. They say the USA stops fuel and money. This makes the lights go out for 10 million people. China and the UN agree that this is bad for health.
古巴表示美國很刻薄。他們稱美國阻止燃料與資金進入。這導致一千萬人面臨停電。中國與聯合國均認同這對健康不利。
The USA says Cuba is wrong. They say the Cuban government is bad and steals money. The USA says they send help and food to the people. They say the Cuban leaders cause the problems.
美國則表示古巴錯了。他們稱古巴政府糟糕且侵吞金錢。美國表示他們向民眾提供援助與食物。他們認為是古巴領導者造成了這些問題。
The two sides are very angry. Some Cuban people hit the tables during the meeting. They do not agree on why the country is poor.
雙方都非常憤怒。部分古巴人在會議期間拍桌。他們對於該國為何貧窮無法達成共識。
Conclusion
The USA and Cuba still disagree. Cuba wants the world to help. The USA says the Cuban government must change.
美國與古巴仍持有分歧。古巴希望世界提供援助。美國則表示古巴政府必須改變。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 THE 'SAYS' PATTERN
In this story, we see a simple way to tell us what people think. We use Subject + says + (that) + idea.
- Cuba says → the USA is mean.
- USA says → Cuba is wrong.
- They say → the USA stops fuel.
🛠️ How to build this sentence:
- Who is talking? (Cuba/USA/They)
- Action: Use says (for one person/group) or say (for many people).
- The Message: Put the opinion after the word.
⚠️ Quick Note on 'S'
- One person/group says
- More than one say
Example: The leaders (many) say... / The government (one) says...