US and Iran Fight Over the Water Way
美國與伊朗爭奪水路
Introduction
The United States and Iran are fighting. They attacked each other. Now, a water path called the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
美國與伊朗正在發生衝突。他們互相攻擊。現在一條被稱為霍爾木茲海峽的水路已被關閉。
Main Body
The US attacked Iran first. They hit 300 military places in three nights. The US wants ships to move safely in the water.
美國首先攻擊伊朗。他們在三個夜晚之內擊中了300個軍事地點。美國希望船隻能在水路中安全航行。
Iran attacked back. They hit US bases in other countries. One person died in Iran. Iran also stopped a US drone.
伊朗進行反擊。他們攻擊了美國在其他國家的基地。伊朗有一人死亡。伊朗還攔截了一架美國無人機。
Iran says the water path is closed. They do not want ships to pass. The US says the water must stay open for everyone.
伊朗表示水路已關閉。他們不希望船隻通過。美國則表示該水路必須對所有人開放。
Oil prices are now higher. This is bad for the US economy. The US has elections in November.
石油價格現在攀升。這對美國經濟不利。美國將在十一月舉行選舉。
Conclusion
The two countries are still angry. They are ready to fight again.
兩國依然憤怒。他們已準備好再次開戰。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 The 'Now' and 'Then' (Past vs. Present)
In this story, we see a switch between things that already happened and things that are true right now.
1. The Past (Completed Actions) Look at these words. They end in -ed. This means the action is finished.
- Attack → Attacked
- Close → Closed
- Stop → Stopped
Example: "They attacked each other." (It happened before).
2. The Present (Current Facts) These words describe the situation today. They do not have -ed.
- Fight Fighting
- Want Wants
- Are Are
Example: "Oil prices are now higher." (This is the current problem).
Quick Guide for A2: If you see -ed, think Yesterday. If you see is/are/want, think Today.