Singapore and Malaysia Work Together
新加坡與馬來西亞共同合作
Introduction
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is visiting Malaysia. He wants to make the friendship between the two countries stronger.
總統 Tharman Shanmugaratnam 正在訪問馬來西亞，他希望加強兩國之間的友誼。
Main Body
The two countries trade a lot of money. Last year, they traded 93.97 billion dollars. Singapore is a very important partner for Malaysia.
兩國之間有大量的貿易往來。去年，雙方的貿易額達到了 939.7 億美元。新加坡對馬來西亞而言是一個非常重要的合作夥伴。
They are building a new train called the RTS Link. They are also making a special business zone. These projects help people travel for health, school, and holidays.
他們正在建設一條名為 RTS Link 的新鐵路。同時，他們也在建立一個特別商業區。這些項目有助於人們在醫療、教育和旅遊方面更方便地往來。
Many people have family in both countries. The leaders talk and solve their problems. This makes the friendship strong even when the world has problems.
許多人在兩國都擁有家人。領導人們透過對話來解決問題。這使得兩國的友誼即使在世界局勢動盪時依然堅固。
Conclusion
The visit helps the two countries work together on business and travel.
這次訪問有助於兩國在商業與旅遊方面共同合作。
Vocabulary Learning
🌍 Connecting Ideas
Look at how the text uses "and" and "also" to add more information. This is the easiest way to make your sentences longer and better.
1. Adding a second thing (and)
- Text: "...business and travel."
- Pattern: [Thing A] + and + [Thing B]
- Example: I like coffee → I like coffee and tea.
2. Adding a new point (also)
- Text: "They are also making a special business zone."
- Pattern: [Subject] + are/is + also + [Action]
- Example: He is a doctor → He is also a father.
🛠️ Action Words (Now)
Notice the words ending in -ing. These show things happening right now or these days.
- Visiting → (Happening now)
- Building → (In progress)
- Making → (In progress)
Quick Rule: Use am/is/are before these words.
- Incorrect: I visiting Malaysia.
- Correct: I am visiting Malaysia.