Countries Help Peace in the West Bank
各國協助維持西岸和平
Introduction
Some Western countries want peace in the West Bank. They started a fund and new rules to stop violence.
一些西方國家希望西岸能恢復和平。他們成立了一個基金並制定新規則以制止暴力。
Main Body
The UK, Australia, and Canada gave 3 million pounds. This money helps young people and women talk to each other. These countries and others now stop some Israeli leaders from traveling or using money.
英國、澳洲與加拿大捐贈了 300 萬英鎊。這筆資金幫助年輕人與女性進行交流。這些國家及其他國家目前禁止部分以色列領導人出國或使用資金。
Israel is spending a lot of money. They want to build more houses and roads in the West Bank. Some groups say this is wrong and hurts Palestinian people.
以色列投入了大量資金。他們希望在西岸興建更多房屋與道路。一些團體表示這樣做是錯誤的，且會傷害巴勒斯坦人民。
The United Nations says there is more violence now. Settlers attack people and houses every day. Many Palestinians must leave their homes and villages.
聯合國表示目前暴力事件增加。定居者每天攻擊人員與房屋。許多巴勒斯坦人被迫離開他們的家園與村莊。
Conclusion
Israel wants more land. Other countries want peace and use rules to stop the violence.
以色列想要更多土地。其他國家則希望和平，並利用規則來制止暴力。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 Spotting 'Action' Words
Look at how the story tells us what people do. In A2 English, we use simple verbs to describe a situation.
The Pattern: Someone + Does + Something
- Countries want peace.
- They started a fund.
- Israel is spending money.
- Settlers attack houses.
🛠️ Word Swap: 'Money' Vocabulary
Notice how the text talks about money in different ways. You can use these three words to sound more natural:
- Fund: A special pile of money for one goal (e.g., a fund for peace).
- Spending: Using money to buy things (e.g., spending on roads).
- Gave: When money moves from one person to another for free (e.g., Canada gave money).
🌍 Who is who?
To reach A2, you must connect people to their actions.
- The UK/Australia/Canada Give money/Make rules.
- Israel Build houses/Spend money.
- Palestinians Leave their homes.