World Leaders Meet to Talk About Peace and Money

世界領袖會晤討論和平與經濟問題


Introduction

Leaders from many countries met in Europe. They talked about Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.

許多國家的領袖在歐洲會面,討論關於俄羅斯、烏克蘭與伊朗的議題。

Main Body

European leaders want to punish Russia for a long time. They will stop buying and selling things with Russia. Ukraine wants to join the European Union. President Zelenskyy wants more money and better weapons for his country.

歐洲領袖希望長期懲罰俄羅斯。他們將停止與俄羅斯的貿易往來。

President Trump and other G7 leaders want to help Ukraine more. The US and Iran signed a new paper to stop fighting. But Turkey says there are still problems with some dangerous materials.

川普總統與其他 G7 領袖希望提供更多援助給烏克蘭。美國與伊朗簽署了一份新文件以停止戰鬥。但土耳其表示,某些危險物質仍存在問題。

Europe has money problems with China. They lose a lot of money in trade. Also, the EU and Israel are angry and do not speak to each other now.

歐洲在與中國的貿易上面臨資金問題,損失慘重。此外,歐盟與以色列目前關係緊張,停止了對話。

Conclusion

Western countries are working together against Russia. The US and Iran are trying to be friends. The EU is thinking about its money.

西方國家正共同合作對抗俄羅斯。美國與伊朗正嘗試建立友好關係。歐盟則在思考其經濟問題。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The Power of "WANT"

In this text, we see a pattern for expressing a goal or a desire. For a beginner, this is the fastest way to start speaking about needs.

The Formula: Person \rightarrow want \rightarrow thing/action

Examples from the text:

  • European leaders \rightarrow want \rightarrow to punish Russia.
  • Ukraine \rightarrow wants \rightarrow to join the EU.
  • President Zelenskyy \rightarrow wants \rightarrow more money.

Quick Rule:

  • Use want for many people (Leaders want...)
  • Use wants for one person or one country (Zelenskyy wants... / Ukraine wants...)

Vocabulary Boost:

  • Join = Become a member of.
  • Punish = Make someone pay for a mistake.

Vocabulary Learning

punish (v.)
To make someone suffer because they did something wrong.
Example:The teacher will punish the student for talking in class.
weapons (n.)
Objects used in a fight or war, like guns.
Example:The army has many strong weapons to protect the city.
materials (n.)
Things or substances that can be used to make something.
Example:Wood and metal are common building materials.
trade (n.)
The activity of buying and selling goods between countries.
Example:Trade between the two countries is growing every year.
Practice A2 words in a crossword