China Tests Big Missile in the Ocean

中國在海洋測試大型飛彈


Introduction

China tested a big missile from a submarine in the South Pacific. Many countries are now angry about this.

中國在南太平洋使用潛艇測試了一枚大型飛彈。許多國家現在對此感到憤怒。

Main Body

On July 6, China fired a missile from a submarine. The missile flew over some islands and fell into the sea. China says this was a normal test. Australia says China did not give enough warning.

7月6日,中國從潛艇發射了一枚飛彈。飛彈飛越了部分島嶼後掉入海中。中國表示這是正常測試。澳洲則稱中國未提供足夠的預警。

Other countries are worried. Australia and Fiji now have a deal to help each other. The leader of the Solomon Islands is also angry. He wants a new plan to keep the region safe.

其他國家感到憂心。澳洲與斐濟目前達成了一項互助協議。所羅門群島的領導人也感到憤怒,他希望能制定新計劃以維持該地區的安全。

This missile is very strong. It can fly 10,000 kilometers. This means it can reach the United States. The US and its friends think this is dangerous.

這枚飛彈威力強大,射程可達10,000公里。這意味著它可以到達美國。美國及其盟友認為這樣非常危險。

Conclusion

China says the test was normal. Other countries think China is trying to scare them.

中國表示此次測試是正常的。但其他國家認為中國是在試圖恐嚇他們。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The Power of 'CAN'

In this story, we see a very useful word: can. We use it to talk about what is possible or what someone is able to do.

Look at these examples:

  • "It can fly 10,000 kilometers." → (It is possible for the missile to do this)
  • "It can reach the United States." → (The missile has the ability to get there)

💡 How to use it: It is very simple. You don't need to change the word, no matter who is doing the action.

  • I can walk.
  • He can walk.
  • They can walk.

🚫 How to say 'No': Just add not after 'can'.

  • It cannot fly. (or can't fly)

Quick Summary: Ability/Possibility \rightarrow CAN \rightarrow Action

Vocabulary Learning

missile (n.)
A weapon that can fly through the air to a target
Example:The army tested a new missile today.
submarine (n.)
A ship that can travel under the water
Example:The submarine stayed under the ocean for a week.
warning (n.)
A message that tells you about a danger or a problem
Example:The weather report gave a warning about the storm.
worried (adj.)
Feeling unhappy because you are thinking about problems
Example:I am worried about my English test tomorrow.
region (n.)
A particular area of a country or the world
Example:This region is famous for its beautiful mountains.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause a problem
Example:It is dangerous to swim in this river.
Practice A2 words in a crossword