The USA and Iran Stop Their War

美國與伊朗停止戰爭


Introduction

The USA and Iran signed a new plan. They want to stop fighting and talk about oil and nuclear power for 60 days.

美國與伊朗簽署了一項新計劃。他們希望停止戰鬥,並在 60 天內就石油與核能問題進行討論。

Main Body

The two countries stopped their military attacks. The USA let ships go to Iranian ports. The USA also promised money to help Iran. Iran promised not to make nuclear weapons.

兩國停止了軍事攻擊。美國允許船隻前往伊朗港口。美國也承諾提供資金援助伊朗。伊朗則承諾不會製造核武。

Israel did not join this plan. Israel is still fighting in Lebanon. Because of this, the leaders did not meet in Switzerland. The meeting is now late.

以色列未加入這項計劃。以色列目前仍在黎巴嫩戰鬥。因此,領導人們並未在瑞士會面。會議目前推遲了。

Some people like this plan. Other people say it is a mistake. New leaders in Iran are now in charge. They used the oil ships to get more money and power.

有些人支持這項計劃。但有些人認為這是一個錯誤。伊朗目前由新領導層掌權。他們利用石油船來獲取更多資金與權力。

Conclusion

The peace is not strong. The two countries still do not trust each other.

和平並不穩固。兩國之間依然互不信任。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Focus: Contrasting People

Look at these two sentences from the text:

  • Some people like this plan.
  • Other people say it is a mistake.

The Pattern: When we talk about two different groups of people, we use SomeOther. This is a very easy way to show a difference in opinion.

How to use it:

  • Some [group] + [action/feeling] \rightarrow Other [group] + [different action/feeling].

Simple Examples:

  • Some students love English. Other students find it hard.
  • Some foods are sweet. Other foods are salty.

📦 Word Swap: 'In Charge'

Text: New leaders in Iran are now in charge.

What it means: "In charge" = The boss. The person with the power to make decisions.

A2 Level Usage:

  • Who is in charge of this project?
  • I am in charge of the kitchen today.

Vocabulary Learning

plan (n.)
A set of ideas to achieve something
Example:We have a plan to visit the museum tomorrow.
nuclear (adj.)
Related to the energy from the center of an atom
Example:Nuclear power can make a lot of electricity.
military (adj.)
Related to the army or soldiers
Example:The military planes flew over the city.
ports (n.)
Places where ships load and unload goods
Example:The big ships arrived at the ports of the city.
promised (v.)
Said that you will definitely do something
Example:He promised to help me with my homework.
weapons (n.)
Objects used to fight or kill
Example:The soldiers put away their weapons.
mistake (n.)
Something that is not correct
Example:I made a mistake in my English test.
in charge (phrase)
Having the power to tell others what to do
Example:The teacher is in charge of the classroom.
trust (v.)
To believe that someone is honest and good
Example:I trust my best friend with my secrets.
Practice A2 words in a crossword