India and Pakistan Argue About Elections

印度與巴基斯坦就選舉問題產生爭議


Introduction

India is unhappy because Pakistan wants to have elections in Gilgit-Baltistan on June 7.

印度對巴基斯坦計劃於6月7日在吉爾吉特-巴爾蒂斯坦舉行選舉感到不滿。

Main Body

India says the land belongs to India. They say Pakistan is there illegally. India does not like the laws in this area.

印度表示該土地屬於印度。他們稱巴基斯坦是非法佔領。印度不認同該地區的法律。

India says Pakistan treats people badly in this land. They say elections do not fix these problems.

印度指控巴基斯坦在該地對人民對待不佳。他們認為選舉無法解決這些問題。

Pakistan wants the elections to happen. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent 5,000 soldiers to keep the area safe.

巴基斯坦則希望選舉能如期舉行。總理夏巴茲·謝里夫派遣了5,000名士兵以維護該地區的安全。

Conclusion

India wants Pakistan to leave the land. Pakistan continues with the elections.

印度要求巴基斯坦撤離該土地,而巴基斯坦則堅持繼續舉行選舉。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful word for A2 students: Want.

It shows a desire or a goal. It is simple: Person \to Want \to Thing/Action.

Examples from the story:

  • Pakistan wants the elections \to (They desire this event).
  • India wants Pakistan to leave \to (India desires this action).

Quick Guide: How to use it

WhoActionWhat
Iwanta coffee.
He/Shewantsto go home.
Theywanthelp.

Note: Always add the -s when talking about one person (He/She/It).

Vocabulary Learning

argue (v.)
To speak angrily to someone because you do not agree
Example:The two neighbors argue about the fence every day.
election (n.)
The process of choosing a leader by voting
Example:The school will have an election for the class president.
illegally (adv.)
In a way that is against the law
Example:He was told he was parking his car illegally.
treat (v.)
To behave toward someone in a particular way
Example:It is important to treat other people with kindness.
soldier (n.)
A person who serves in an army
Example:The soldier wore a green uniform.
Practice A2 words in a crossword