European Countries Work Together Against Russia
歐洲國家共同對抗俄羅斯
Introduction
Ten countries, including Ukraine, are making a new plan to stop missiles. At the same time, the EU and UK are punishing Russia for computer attacks.
包括烏克蘭在內的十個國家正制定一項攔截飛彈的新計劃。與此同時，歐盟與英國正針對電腦攻擊對俄羅斯實施懲罰。
Main Body
Ten countries want to build a new defense system. They call this project 'Freyja'. It is a cheaper way to stop missiles. France will also give Ukraine planes and missiles.
十個國家希望建立一套新的防禦系統。他們將這個項目稱為「Freyja」。這是一種較低成本的攔截飛彈方式。法國也將提供飛機與飛彈給烏克蘭。
The EU and UK are angry at Russia. Russia tried to stop the electricity in Poland. Now, the EU and UK are using sanctions. This means they stop trade and money for Russian groups.
歐盟與英國對俄羅斯感到憤怒。俄羅斯企圖切斷波蘭的電力。現在，歐盟與英國正採取制裁措施。這意味著他們將停止與俄羅斯團體的貿易與資金往來。
Ukraine and Russia are still fighting. Ukraine uses drones to hit Russian buildings. Russia uses missiles to hit Ukrainian ports. Also, a US Senator named Lindsey Graham died. He helped Ukraine and the US talk.
烏克蘭與俄羅斯仍在交戰。烏克蘭使用無人機攻擊俄羅斯的建築物。俄羅斯則使用飛彈攻擊烏克蘭的港口。此外，一位名為 Lindsey Graham 的美國參議員去世了，他曾協助烏克蘭與美國進行溝通。
Conclusion
Europe is building a strong defense. They are also using laws and money to stop Russia's attacks.
歐洲正建立強大的防禦。他們也利用法律與經濟手段來阻止俄羅斯的攻擊。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ THE 'ACTION' PATTERN
Look at how the text describes things happening right now using is/are + -ing. This is the easiest way to talk about current events at an A2 level.
Examples from the text:
- Countries are making a plan.
- EU/UK are punishing Russia.
- Ukraine/Russia are fighting.
How to build your own:
Person/Group am/is/are Action + ing
Simple Swap:
- They are building... I am building...
- They are using... We are using...
Quick Tip: Use 'is' for one person/thing (The EU is...). Use 'are' for many people/things (Ten countries are...).