UK Names Groups from Iran and Russia as Threats

英國將伊朗與俄羅斯團體列為威脅


Introduction

The UK government says three groups from Iran and Russia are dangerous to the country.

英國政府表示,三個來自伊朗與俄羅斯的團體對該國構成危險。

Main Body

The government has a new law. Now, people who help these groups can go to prison for 14 years. People who destroy things for these groups can stay in prison for their whole life.

政府頒布了一項新法。現在,協助這些團體的人最高可被判處 14 年監禁。而為這些團體破壞財物的人,可能會被終身監禁。

These groups attacked Jewish people and buildings. They also stole secrets for Russia. Two men from Romania attacked a journalist for Iran. The police caught them.

這些團體攻擊過猶太人及其建築物。他們還為俄羅斯竊取秘密。兩名來自羅馬尼亞的男子為伊朗攻擊了一名記者,隨後被警方逮捕。

The government will spend 251 million pounds to protect Jewish people. They will hire 300 more police officers. The country is now more worried about terror attacks.

政府將撥款 2.51 億英鎊來保護猶太人。他們將增聘 300 名警察。該國目前對恐怖襲擊感到更加擔憂。

These rules are new. The UK leaders are now angry with the leaders of Iran and Russia. They do not agree on many things.

這些規定是新制定的。英國領導人目前對伊朗與俄羅斯的領導人感到憤怒,因為雙方在許多事情上無法達成共識。

Conclusion

The UK has new laws to stop foreign groups and more money to keep people safe.

英國已制定新法以阻止外國團體,並投入更多資金來確保民眾安全。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Focus: The Power of 'CAN'

In this text, we see how to talk about possibilities and rules using one simple word: can.

How it works in the story:

  • Can go to prison \rightarrow It is possible for this to happen.
  • Can stay in prison \rightarrow This is a possible result.

The A2 Rule: To talk about what is possible, just use: Subject + can + action.

Examples from the world:

  • I can speak English.
  • You can visit London.
  • They can help us.

📦 Word Group: Money & Numbers

Look at how the article describes spending:

  • 251 million pounds \rightarrow (Large amount of money)
  • 300 more \rightarrow (Adding to a number)

Tip: When you see 'more' after a number, it means the total is increasing.

Vocabulary Learning

threats (n.)
People or things that may cause harm
Example:The storm is one of the biggest threats to the city.
dangerous (adj.)
Likely to cause harm or injury
Example:It is dangerous to walk alone in the dark.
destroy (v.)
To damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example:The fire will destroy the old house.
secrets (n.)
Information that is kept hidden from others
Example:She told me her secrets in a quiet voice.
journalist (n.)
A person who writes news stories for newspapers or TV
Example:The journalist asked the president many questions.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm
Example:A helmet will protect your head while riding a bike.
foreign (adj.)
From a different country
Example:I love learning foreign languages like French and Spanish.
Practice A2 words in a crossword