Japan and China Have Problems
日本與中國存在問題
Introduction
Japan is making its military stronger. Now, Japan and China are angry and do not speak well.
日本正在強化軍力。現在日本與中國關係緊張，缺乏良好溝通。
Main Body
Japan spends more money on its army. They put missiles on small islands. Prime Minister Takaichi says Japan must be ready to fight if China attacks Taiwan.
日本增加了軍費支出。他們將飛彈部署在小型島嶼上。高市首相表示，如果中國攻擊台灣，日本必須做好戰鬥準備。
China is angry. China says Japan is making too many weapons. China stopped selling some important materials to Japan.
中國對此感到憤怒。中國稱日本製造過多武器。中國已停止向日本出口部分重要原材料。
Japan is making new friends. They work with the Philippines and Australia. They share secrets and build ships together. They want a free ocean.
日本正在建立新盟友。他們與菲律賓及澳洲合作，分享機密並共同造船。他們希望維持海洋的自由。
Conclusion
Japan is still making its army strong. China is not happy, but Japan continues its plan.
日本仍持續強化軍隊。儘管中國並不滿意，但日本依然繼續執行其計劃。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Action' Pattern
Look at how we describe things happening right now in the text:
- Japan is making its military stronger.
- China is making too many weapons.
- Japan is making new friends.
The Secret: When you see [Am/Is/Are] + [Verb ending in -ing], it means the action is happening now or these days. It is not a permanent fact; it is a current process.
Quick Guide:
- I am making
- He/She/Japan is making
- They/We are making
🌍 Word Group: 'The Strong Side'
To reach A2, you need words that describe power and conflict. From the text:
- Stronger More power than before.
- Attack To try to hurt or take something.
- Ready Prepared to start.
- Weapons Things used to fight (missiles, ships).