India and USA are Angry After Sailors Die
水手死亡導致印度與美國關係緊張
Introduction
India and the USA have problems. Three Indian sailors died during US Navy actions near Oman.
印度與美國目前存在問題。在阿曼附近，美國海軍的行動導致三名印度水手死亡。
Main Body
The US Navy stopped three ships. They said the ships broke the rules. Three Indian men died on one ship. India is angry. India says the US was wrong to kill these men.
美國海軍攔截了三艘船。他們稱這些船違反了規定。其中一艘船上有三名印度男子死亡。印度對此感到憤怒，認為美國殺死這些人的行為是錯誤的。
Indian and US leaders talked. The US did not say sorry. Indian politicians are very unhappy. They say the US must protect Indian people.
印度與美國的領導人進行了對話。美國並未道歉。印度的政治人物非常不滿，表示美國必須保護印度人民。
One more Indian sailor died because he was sick. The ship owner did not help him. But the US Navy and Oman saved 14 other Indian sailors from a sinking ship.
另外一名印度水手因病去世，船主並未提供協助。但美國海軍與阿曼救出了 14 名來自沉船的印度水手。
Now, India tells its sailors. Do not go to dangerous places. Be very careful at sea.
現在，印度告知其水手：不要前往危險地區，在海上務必小心。
Conclusion
The US wants to stop ships. India wants its people to be safe. The two countries are still angry.
美國想要攔截船隻，而印度希望其國民安全。兩國之間仍處於憤怒狀態。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Feelings' Connection
Look at these words from the story:
- Angry
- Unhappy
These words describe how people feel. In A2 English, we use the pattern: [Person] + [is/are] + [Feeling].
Examples from the text:
- India is angry. (One country = is)
- Politicians are unhappy. (Many people = are)
Quick Guide for You:
- I am (I am angry)
- He/She/It is (The sailor is sick)
- You/We/They are (The countries are angry)
🚢 Action Words (Past vs. Now)
Notice how the story changes time:
The Past (Finished):
- Died (They died yesterday)
- Stopped (The Navy stopped the ship)
- Talked (Leaders talked)
- Saved (They saved 14 sailors)
The Now (Present):
- Wants (The US wants to stop ships)
- Tells (India tells its sailors)
Pattern Tip: To talk about the past, we often just add -ed to the end of the action word.