USA Offers Money to Help People in Cuba

May 13, 2026, 21:40
ChinaInternational

Introduction

The USA wants to give 100 million dollars to help people in Cuba. But the USA will not give the money to the Cuban government.

Main Body

The USA says the Cuban government is bad. They say the leaders take the money and the people stay poor. The USA wants to give the money to the Church and other small groups instead. Cuba says this is not true. The Cuban government says the USA is lying about the money. Cuba has many problems now. They have no electricity and no fuel. President Trump talked about Cuba with the leader of China. China helps Cuba with money. President Trump thinks the Cuban government will fail soon.

Conclusion

The USA still offers the money. Cuba says there is no offer.

Learning

💡 The Power of "NOT"

In this story, we see a pattern used to say "No" or change a fact. This is how you move from A1 to A2: by making negative sentences.

The Secret Rule: To make a sentence negative, we often add do not or will not before the action word.

Examples from the text:

  • Will give →\rightarrow Will not give (Future negative)
  • Is true →\rightarrow Is not true (Present negative)

🧩 Quick Word Swap

Look at how these words change the meaning:

  • Give (Positive) →\rightarrow Not give (Negative)
  • True (Yes) →\rightarrow Not true (No)

Key Vocabulary for A2:

  • Offer: To say you will give something.
  • Fail: To stop working or to lose.
  • Lying: Not telling the truth.

Vocabulary Learning

offer (v.)
to give or present something
Example:The store offers discounts on all items.
help (v.)
to assist or support someone
Example:She helps her friends with homework.
money (n.)
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:He saved money for a new bike.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:Many people visited the museum.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
bad (adj.)
not good; negative
Example:The weather was bad yesterday.
leaders (n.)
persons who guide or direct a group
Example:Leaders meet to discuss plans.
poor (adj.)
lacking money or resources
Example:He lives in a poor neighborhood.
small (adj.)
not large in size
Example:They bought a small house.
problems (n.)
difficulties or issues
Example:She has many problems at school.
electricity (n.)
power that runs lights and appliances
Example:The city lost electricity during the storm.
fuel (n.)
material that powers engines or fires
Example:Cars need fuel to move.