China Tests Big Missile in the Ocean

中國在海洋測試大型飛彈


Introduction

China sent a big missile into the Pacific Ocean. Now, Australia and other small islands are worried about safety.

中國在太平洋發射了一枚大型飛彈。現在,澳洲和其他小島嶼對安全感到擔憂。

Main Body

On Monday, China fired a missile from a submarine. The missile flew over many islands. China says this is a normal test. But leaders in Australia say this is dangerous.

週一,中國從潛艇發射了一枚飛彈。該飛彈飛越了許多島嶼。中國表示這是一次正常測試。但澳洲的領導人表示這樣做很危險。

Many island leaders are now angry with China. They do not trust China for safety. Because of this, the islands want to make their own safety group.

許多島嶼的領導人現在對中國感到憤怒。他們不信任中國能保障安全。因此,這些島嶼希望建立自己的安全組織。

There are now many weapons in the area. This is the biggest increase in a long time. Australia is spending more money on its army to stay safe.

該地區現在有許多武器。這是長期以來最大規模的增加。澳洲正投入更多資金於軍隊以確保安全。

Conclusion

Pacific countries want to work together for safety because China is testing missiles.

由於中國測試飛彈,太平洋國家希望共同合作以保障安全。

Vocabulary Learning

🌍 Who is doing what?

In this story, we see people and countries acting. To reach A2, you need to connect People (Who) with Actions (What).

The Pattern: Person/Group \rightarrow Action \rightarrow Thing

  • China \rightarrow fired \rightarrow a missile
  • Leaders \rightarrow say \rightarrow this is dangerous
  • Australia \rightarrow is spending \rightarrow money

💡 Useful Word: "Safety"

This word appears many times. It is a 'noun' (a thing/idea).

  • Safe (How you feel) \rightarrow "I feel safe at home."
  • Safety (The idea of being safe) \rightarrow "They worry about safety."

Quick Tip: Use "Safety" when talking about the general rule or the goal. Use "Safe" to describe a person or place.

Vocabulary Learning

missile (n.)
A rocket that is used as a weapon
Example:The missile flew high into the sky.
submarine (n.)
A ship that can go under the water
Example:The submarine stayed deep in the ocean.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause harm
Example:It is dangerous to walk alone in the dark.
trust (v.)
To believe that someone is honest and good
Example:I trust my best friend with my secrets.
weapons (n.)
Objects used to fight or kill
Example:The soldiers carry weapons to protect the city.
increase (n.)
A change that makes something bigger or more
Example:There is an increase in the number of students this year.
Practice A2 words in a crossword