The US and Marco Rubio

Introduction

The United States is working with Cuba, Iran, and China. Marco Rubio is a very important leader in the US government.

Main Body

President Trump says Cuba has many problems. He thinks the Cuban government needs help. He might send a big ship with planes to Cuba. However, he told the leader of Brazil that he does not want to start a war. Marco Rubio visited Italy and the Vatican. He wants the US and Europe to be friends again. He also talks about Iran. He says US ships in the ocean are there to protect the country, not to start a fight. Marco Rubio is famous on the internet. He has many jobs in the government. He will visit China soon. President Trump thinks Marco Rubio can be the president in 2028.

Conclusion

The US government is using strong words in some places and talking to friends in other places.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action-Future' Trick

In this text, we see how to talk about things that will happen. For a beginner, the word will is your best friend for the future.

Example from text:

  • "He will visit China soon."

How it works: PersonwillAction

Try these patterns:

  • I will go → I am moving to a place.
  • He will visit → He is going to see someone.
  • It will happen → Something is coming.

🛠️ Word Power: 'Strong' vs 'Soft'

Notice how the text describes different ways of speaking. This is great for A2 vocabulary:

  • Strong words → Angry or serious talk.
  • Friends → Nice or helpful talk.

Quick Tip: Use "Strong" when something is powerful or loud, and "Friends" when people agree.

Vocabulary Learning

Cuba (n.)
Country in the Caribbean.
Example:Cuba is a country in the Caribbean.
Iran (n.)
Country in the Middle East.
Example:Iran is a country in the Middle East.
China (n.)
Country in East Asia.
Example:China is a country in East Asia.
leader (n.)
Person who directs or guides others.
Example:The leader of the team gave a clear plan.
government (n.)
Group of people who run a country.
Example:The government made new rules.
ship (n.)
Large boat that travels on water.
Example:The ship sailed across the ocean.
war (n.)
Long fight between countries or groups.
Example:The war lasted many years.
friends (n.)
People who like each other and help.
Example:Friends share toys and stories.
fight (v.)
To try to win by using force.
Example:They fought to protect their home.
internet (n.)
Global network that connects computers.
Example:Students use the internet to learn.
President (n.)
Leader of a country.
Example:The President signed the new law.
strong (adj.)
Having power or force.
Example:A strong wind blew the trees.