President Zelenskyy Changes Government Leaders

澤倫斯基總統更換政府領導層


Introduction

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants a new plan for Ukraine. He asked Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to leave her job.

澤倫斯基總統希望為烏克蘭制定新計劃。他要求總理 Yulia Svyrydenko 離職。

Main Body

The President wants experts to lead the country. These experts will work on defense systems and help Ukraine join the European Union. They will also work with countries in the Gulf region.

總統希望由專家來領導國家。這些專家將致力於國防系統,並幫助烏克蘭加入歐盟。他們也將與海灣地區的國家合作。

Prime Minister Svyrydenko helped Ukraine and the USA with a minerals deal. Now, she is leaving. The President will choose a new leader soon. He is also changing leaders in the police and law groups.

總理 Svyrydenko 曾協助烏克蘭與美國達成一項礦產協議。現在,她將離職。總統很快會選擇一位新領導人。他同時也在更換警察與法律團體的領導層。

Ukraine has problems at home and abroad. Some leaders left because of a big money scandal. Also, Ukraine and Russia are still fighting. Ukraine hit Russian oil plants. Russia hit ports in Odesa and Chornomorsk.

烏克蘭在國內外都面臨問題。部分領導人因一起巨額金錢醜聞而離職。此外,烏克蘭與俄羅斯仍在戰鬥。烏克蘭擊中了俄羅斯的石油廠,而俄羅斯則擊中了敖德薩與 Chornomorsk 的港口。

Conclusion

The government is changing. Now, the parliament must agree to the new leaders.

政府正在變動中。現在,國會必須同意新的領導人選。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ The 'Action' Pattern

In this story, we see how people move from one state to another. This is perfect for A2 learners to understand Change.

The Pattern: Person + Action Word + Thing/Place

  • Presidentchangesleaders
  • Ukrainehitoil plants
  • Russiahitports

💡 Key Word Breakdown

WordSimple Meaning
LeaveTo go away from a job or place
JoinTo become a member of a group
AgreeTo say 'yes' to a plan

⚠️ A2 Tip: Home vs. Abroad

Notice these two opposites in the text:

  • At home = Inside your own country.
  • Abroad = In different countries.

Example: Ukraine has problems at home (inside) and abroad (outside).

Vocabulary Learning

experts (n.)
People who know a lot about a subject
Example:The experts are helping to fix the computer system.
defense (n.)
Ways to protect a country from attack
Example:The army is responsible for the country's defense.
minerals (n.)
Natural materials found in the earth, like gold or iron
Example:Some countries have many valuable minerals in the ground.
abroad (adv.)
In or to a foreign country
Example:She wants to study abroad in Spain next year.
scandal (n.)
An event that shocks people because it is bad or illegal
Example:The money scandal caused the leader to lose his job.
parliament (n.)
The group of people who make the laws for a country
Example:The parliament voted to change the new law.
Practice A2 words in a crossword