The EU and Ukraine
歐盟與烏克蘭
Introduction
The European Union (EU) started talks with Ukraine. Ukraine wants to join the EU. The EU also has new rules for new members.
歐盟已開始與烏克蘭進行談判。烏克蘭希望加入歐盟，而歐盟也為新成員制定了新規則。
Main Body
The EU and Ukraine are talking about laws and courts. Hungary said yes to these talks. But Ukraine cannot join now. It will take ten years. The war must end first.
歐盟與烏克蘭正在討論法律與法院相關事宜。匈牙利同意了這些談判。但烏克蘭目前無法加入，這將需要十年時間。戰爭必須先結束。
Some EU leaders want new rules. New members must follow EU ideas for 15 years. They might not be able to vote on some things. France and Germany like this idea.
部分歐盟領導人希望制定新規則。新成員必須遵循歐盟理念 15 年。他們可能無法在某些事項上投票。法國與德國贊同這個想法。
Some EU leaders are worried. They say Ukraine still has corruption. Some leaders suggest a 'half-member' status. This means Ukraine can come to meetings but cannot vote. Ukraine does not like this idea.
部分歐盟領導人感到擔憂。他們表示烏克蘭仍存在貪腐問題。有些領導人建議給予「準成員」身份，這意味著烏克蘭可以參加會議但不能投票。烏克蘭並不認同這個想法。
Conclusion
The EU wants to help Ukraine and Moldova. But the EU also wants to keep its own rules and stability.
歐盟希望幫助烏克蘭與摩爾多瓦，但歐盟也希望維持自身的規則與穩定。
Vocabulary Learning
🧩 The 'Must' Power-Word
In the text, we see the word must. This is a 'strong' word. Use it when there is no choice.
- The war must end first. (It is necessary for the war to stop).
- New members must follow EU ideas. (They have no other option).
How to use it yourself:
Person + must + action
Simple Examples:
- I must study English.
- You must eat food.
⏳ Time-Travel Words
Look at how the story talks about the future:
- Now (The present): Ukraine cannot join now.
- Will (The future): It will take ten years.
Quick Tip: Use will when you are predicting what happens later.
- Tomorrow will be sunny.
- I will learn A2 English.