India Gets the BrahMos Missile
印度獲得 BrahMos 飛擊導彈
Introduction
This report is about the BrahMos missile. The Indian Army started using it in 2007.
本報告關於 BrahMos 飛擊導彈。印度陸軍於 2007 年開始使用。
Main Body
The Indian Army got the BrahMos missile in June 2007. The army tested the missile in Pokhran. They wanted to make sure the missile hit the target correctly.
印度陸軍於 2007 年 6 月獲得 BrahMos 飛擊導彈。陸軍在波克蘭測試了該導彈。他們希望確保導彈能準確擊中目標。
This missile is different from the navy missile. It flies very low to the ground. General JJ Singh said the missile is very accurate. He said it can hit a small window in a building.
這款導彈與海軍導彈不同。它的飛行高度非常低。JJ Singh 將軍表示該導彈非常精準，他稱其甚至能擊中建築物中的一扇小窗。
Before this, the army could hit targets 75 kilometers away. Now, the BrahMos can hit targets 290 kilometers away. It can destroy enemy centers in five minutes.
在此之前，陸軍能擊中的目標距離為 75 公里。現在，BrahMos 能擊中 290 公里外的目標。它可以在五分鐘內摧毀敵方中心。
Conclusion
The BrahMos missile is now a main tool for the army. It helps India hit targets from far away.
BrahMos 飛擊導彈現在是陸軍的主要工具，幫助印度從遠距離擊中目標。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Power' Words: Comparing Then and Now
Look at how the story describes the missile's reach. It uses a simple pattern to show a big change:
- Before this → 75 kilometers (Small/Old)
- Now → 290 kilometers (Big/New)
💡 How to use this for A2 English: Use "Before this" and "Now" to talk about your own life changes. It is the easiest way to compare the past and the present.
Examples:
- Before this, I spoke a little English. → Now, I am learning A2 English.
- Before this, I lived in a small house. → Now, I live in a city.
Quick Check: Action Words Notice how the text uses simple verbs for results:
- Hit (the target)
- Destroy (the center)
- Help (the army)
These are 'strong' verbs. Instead of saying "The missile goes to the target," the text says "The missile hits the target." This makes your English sound more direct and clear.