Cuba Changes Its Economy
古巴改變其經濟體制
Introduction
The Cuban government is changing its economy. It does this because the United States has strict rules against Cuba.
古巴政府正在改變其經濟。這是因為美國對古巴採取嚴格的限制措施。
Main Body
The US and Cuba do not agree. The US says Cuba has many problems. Cuba does not have enough power or medicine. The US also says Cuba works with China and Russia.
美國與古巴意見分歧。美國表示古巴有許多問題。古巴缺乏電力或藥品。美國還聲稱古巴與中國和俄羅斯合作。
President Miguel Diaz-Canel says the US rules are bad. He wants to change how Cuba works. Now, small cities can trade with other countries. It is also easier to start a private business.
總統 Miguel Diaz-Canel 表示美國的規定很糟糕。他希望改變古巴的運作方式。現在，小城市可以與其他國家進行貿易。創立私營企業也變得更容易。
Cuba needs more energy. They do not have enough oil. Now, Cuba wants to use the sun for power. This helps them get energy without buying oil from other countries.
古巴需要更多能源。他們缺乏石油。現在，古巴希望利用太陽能發電。這有助於他們在不向其他國家購買石油的情況下獲得能源。
Conclusion
Cuba is changing its laws to help its people and its economy.
古巴正在改變法律，以幫助其人民與經濟。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Need' Pattern
In the text, we see a very useful way to explain a problem: Need + Something.
- Cuba needs more energy.
- Cuba does not have enough oil.
How to use it: Use "need" when you must have something to solve a problem.
Simple Examples:
- I need water. → I am thirsty.
- She needs a pen. → She wants to write.
- They need help. → The task is hard.
🛠️ Action Words (Present Simple)
Notice how the text uses simple words to describe a current situation:
- Changes (make different)
- Works (does a job/operates)
- Trade (buy and sell)
Quick Tip: When talking about one person or one country (He/She/It), add an -s to the action.
- Cuba changes...
- He wants...