The US and Other Countries

美國與其他國家


Introduction

The United States wants to help change the leaders in five countries.

美國想要協助更換五個國家的領導人。

Main Body

In Venezuela, the US wants a new leader. Many people in Venezuela are now sad because they do not like the US plan.

在委內瑞拉,美國想要一名新領導人。許多委內瑞拉人現在感到難過,因為他們不喜歡美國的計劃。

In Peru and Colombia, there are problems with elections. In Colombia, President Petro is angry because the US likes a different leader.

在秘魯和哥倫比亞,選舉出現了問題。在哥倫比亞,佩特羅總統很憤怒,因為美國傾向於另一位領導人。

In Bolivia, people are fighting in the streets. The US sends medicine and help to the government.

在玻利維亞,人們在街頭鬥爭。美國向該國政府提供醫藥和援助。

In Armenia, the leader wants to be friends with the West. Russia is angry and stops trade with Armenia.

在亞美尼亞,領導人想要與西方國家交好。俄羅斯對此感到憤怒,並停止與亞美尼亞進行貿易。

Conclusion

The US wants right-wing leaders in these countries. Russia and some local people do not like this.

美國希望在這些國家扶植右翼領導人。俄羅斯和部分當地人並不認同。

Vocabulary Learning

🌍 Feelings & People

Let's look at how we describe people's emotions in this text. This is a great way to start speaking about your day or the news.

The Pattern: Person \rightarrow is/are \rightarrow Feeling Word

Examples from the text:

  • People \rightarrow are \rightarrow sad
  • President Petro \rightarrow is \rightarrow angry
  • Russia \rightarrow is \rightarrow angry

💡 Simple Tip: Use is for one person (President Petro) and are for many people (Many people).

Quick List for A2:

  • Happy 😊
  • Sad 😢
  • Angry 😡
  • Tired 😴

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group or country
Example:The leader of the country makes important laws.
election (n.)
The process of voting to choose a leader
Example:People vote in the election to pick a new president.
government (n.)
The group of people who rule a country
Example:The government provides schools and hospitals for the people.
trade (n.)
Buying and selling goods between countries
Example:Trade between the two countries increased this year.
Practice A2 words in a crossword