G7 Leaders Meet in France

G7 領導人在法國會晤


Introduction

Leaders from seven rich countries met in France. They talked about peace between the US and Iran, the war in Ukraine, and trade with India.

七個富裕國家的領導人在法國會晤。他們討論了美國與伊朗之間的和平、烏克蘭戰爭以及與印度的貿易。

Main Body

The US and Iran signed a new deal. They will stop fighting now. The US will let ships move through the water again. Iran will stop making nuclear weapons. The US will help Iran with money for new buildings.

美國與伊朗簽署了一項新協議。他們現在將停止交戰。美國將允許船隻再次通過水域。伊朗將停止製造核武器。美國將提供資金幫助伊朗建設新建築。

President Trump wants to help stop the war between Russia and Ukraine next. The G7 leaders will help Ukraine protect its energy and air. They also want to buy energy from different places so they do not need only one route.

川普總統希望接下來能協助停止俄羅斯與烏克蘭之間的戰爭。G7 領導人將幫助烏克蘭保護其能源與領空。他們也希望從不同地區採購能源,以免僅依賴單一路線。

India and the European Union made a big trade deal. Now, two billion people can trade more easily. India and Germany also agreed to work together on computers and defense.

印度與歐盟達成了一項大型貿易協議。現在,二十億人口可以更方便地進行貿易。印度與德國也同意在電腦與國防方面展開合作。

Conclusion

The Middle East has a weak peace. The US is changing its focus to Europe. India and Europe are now better business partners.

中東目前的和平處於脆弱狀態。美國正將焦點轉向歐洲。印度與歐洲現在成為更好的商業夥伴。

Vocabulary Learning

🌍 The 'Will' Shortcut

In this text, we see a pattern used to talk about the future. When people make a deal or a promise, they use will + action.

Look at these examples:

  • They will stop fighting.
  • The US will let ships move.
  • Iran will stop making weapons.
  • The US will help Iran.

How to use it: Subject \rightarrow will \rightarrow action (verb)

Example: I will go to the shop.


📦 Word Pairs (Partners)

Some words always travel together to make a clear meaning. Learn these as one piece:

  • Trade deal \rightarrow An agreement about buying and selling.
  • Nuclear weapons \rightarrow Very dangerous bombs.
  • Business partners \rightarrow People/countries that work together for money.

📍 Connecting Ideas

Notice how the text uses "also" to add more information without starting a new topic:

"They also want to buy energy..."

Use also when you want to say "and one more thing."

Vocabulary Learning

trade (n.)
The activity of buying and selling goods between countries.
Example:The two countries signed a trade deal to sell more fruit.
deal (n.)
An official agreement between two or more people or groups.
Example:The leaders made a deal to stop the fighting.
nuclear weapons (n.)
Very powerful bombs that use energy from atoms.
Example:The country promised to stop making nuclear weapons.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm.
Example:The soldiers protect the city from the enemy.
route (n.)
A way or path from one place to another.
Example:The ships take a long route across the ocean.
defense (n.)
The act of protecting a country against attack.
Example:The government spends money on national defense.
focus (n.)
The main thing that someone is thinking about or working on.
Example:The company's focus is now on new technology.
partners (n.)
People or countries that work together to achieve something.
Example:India and Europe are now strong business partners.
Practice A2 words in a crossword