Sea Problems in Asia
亞洲海域問題
Introduction
The Philippines and Taiwan are worried. China is sending more ships into their seas.
菲律賓和台灣感到擔憂,中國正派遣更多船隻進入他們的海域。
Main Body
The Philippines wants to protect its water. The government is spending more money on defense. They are buying new drones. They are also working with friends like the USA and Japan.
菲律賓想要保護自己的水域。政府正投入更多資金於國防。他們正在採購新的無人機。他們也與美國和日本等盟友合作。
China is sending many ships near Taiwan. These ships talk to other boats on the radio. China says this is the law. But Taiwan and other countries say China wants more land.
中國派遣許多船隻前往台灣附近。這些船隻透過無線電與其他船隻溝通。中國聲稱這是依法行事,但台灣和其他國家則認為中國想要獲取更多土地。
Taiwan is now using its own ships. They watch the Chinese ships every day. They want to stop China from taking their area.
台灣現在使用自己的船隻。他們每天監視中國船隻。他們希望阻止中國佔領其區域。
Conclusion
The countries are still angry. The Philippines and Taiwan are trying to stay safe.
這些國家依然憤怒。菲律賓和台灣正努力確保自身安全。
Vocabulary Learning
🌏 Talking about 'Who' is doing 'What'
In the text, we see a pattern: [Person/Place] + [Action] + [Thing].
- China sends ships.
- Philippines wants protection.
- Taiwan uses ships.
The 'S' Rule When we talk about one country or one government, we add an -s to the action word. This is the most important rule for A2 speakers!
- China says...
- Taiwan wants...
- China say... (Wrong!)
Useful 'Action' Words from the Story
- Spend: To use money The government is spending money.
- Protect: To keep something safe The Philippines wants to protect its water.
- Watch: To look at something for a long time They watch the ships every day.