USA Says Israel is a Big Security Risk

美國稱以色列為重大安全風險


Introduction

The US government says Israel is now a 'critical' threat. This is because Israel is spying on important US leaders.

美國政府表示以色列目前構成「關鍵」威脅,因為以色列正在監視美國的重要領導人。

Main Body

Israel is watching US leaders. They want to know the secret plans of the Trump government. The US found spying software on the phones of its workers in Israel.

以色列正在監視美國領導人。他們想知道川普政府的秘密計畫。美國在以色列員工的手機中發現了間諜軟體。

The US and Israel do not agree about Iran. The US wants peace. Israel wants to fight. President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu had a phone call and they were both angry.

美國與以色列在伊朗問題上意見分歧。美國希望和平,而以色列則傾向對抗。川普總統與納坦雅胡總理進行了一次通話,雙方都非常憤怒。

In the past, the two countries spied on each other. But now, Israel is spying too much. The US military now has new, strict rules for people who travel to Israel.

過去兩國曾互相監視。但現在,以色列的監視程度過高。美國軍方目前針對前往以色列的人員制定了新的嚴格規定。

Conclusion

The US and Israel work together, but they do not trust each other completely.

美國與以色列雖然合作,但彼此並不完全信任。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see how to talk about goals or desires using want. It is a very simple tool for A2 learners.

The Rule: Person + want(s) + Something OR Person + want(s) + to + Action

Examples from the text:

  • They want to know... (Action)
  • The US wants peace. (Something)
  • Israel wants to fight. (Action)

🛠️ Word Swap

Notice how the text uses words to describe the same feeling. This helps you move from A1 to A2:

Angry \rightarrow Do not agree \rightarrow Do not trust

If you don't know the word "critical," look at the context: Israel is spying \rightarrow This is a critical threat \rightarrow Critical = Very Serious.

Vocabulary Learning

critical (adj.)
Very serious or dangerous
Example:The patient is in critical condition at the hospital.
threat (n.)
A person or thing likely to cause harm
Example:The storm is a threat to the small village.
spying (v.)
Secretly watching someone to get information
Example:The man was spying on his neighbor.
software (n.)
Programs used by a computer or phone
Example:I need to install new software on my laptop.
strict (adj.)
Following rules exactly
Example:My teacher is very strict about being on time.
trust (v.)
To believe that someone is honest and good
Example:I trust my best friend with my secrets.
Practice A2 words in a crossword