Problems Between Ukraine, Belarus, and Europe

烏克蘭、白俄羅斯與歐洲之間的問題


Introduction

Ukraine gave Belarus seven days to change some things. At the same time, European leaders do not agree on how to find peace.

烏克蘭給了白俄羅斯七天時間來改變某些情況。與此同時,歐洲領導人對於如何尋求和平尚未達成共識。

Main Body

Ukraine wants Belarus to remove radio towers near the border. These towers help Russia attack people. Ukraine also wants Belarus to stop selling oil to the Russian army.

烏克蘭希望白俄羅斯移除邊境附近的無線電塔。這些電塔協助俄羅斯攻擊人民。烏克蘭還希望白俄羅斯停止向俄羅斯軍隊出售石油。

Leaders in Europe are arguing. Some want to talk to Russia. Others do not. Poland wants to be part of these talks because it is near the war.

歐洲的領導人們正在爭論。有些人想與俄羅斯對話,而有些人則不想。波蘭因為靠近戰爭地帶,因此希望參與這些對話。

Poland and Ukraine are now angry with each other. Poland took away a special award from President Zelenskyy. This is because of a name for a military group. Also, France arrested a man from Belarus for stealing secrets.

波蘭與烏克蘭目前對彼此感到憤怒。波蘭撤回了授予總統澤倫斯基的一個特別獎項。這是因為一個軍事團體的名稱問題。此外,法國逮捕了一名竊取機密的白俄羅斯男子。

Conclusion

The situation is dangerous. Ukraine may attack Belarus, and European leaders cannot agree on a plan.

情況非常危險。烏克蘭可能會攻擊白俄羅斯,且歐洲領導人無法就計劃達成共識。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ THE 'WANT' PATTERN

In this text, we see a very useful way to say what someone needs or desires using the word want.

The Rule: Person \rightarrow want \rightarrow someone \rightarrow to [do something]

Examples from the text:

  • Ukraine wants Belarus to remove radio towers.
  • Ukraine wants Belarus to stop selling oil.
  • Some want to talk to Russia.

💡 SIMPLE WORDS FOR BIG FEELINGS

To reach A2, you don't need big words. Use these simple pairs from the story:

  • Agree \leftrightarrow Argue (Yes/No \leftrightarrow Fighting)
  • Peace \leftrightarrow War (Quiet \leftrightarrow Fighting)

🚩 ACTION TRACKER: Past vs. Present

Look at how the story changes time:

Now (Present)Before (Past)
Leaders are arguingPoland took away an award
Situation is dangerousFrance arrested a man

Vocabulary Learning

remove (v.)
To take something away from a place
Example:Please remove your shoes before you enter the house.
border (n.)
The line that divides two countries
Example:You must show your passport at the border.
arguing (v.)
Speaking angrily because people disagree
Example:The two children are arguing about the toy.
award (n.)
A prize given to someone for doing something great
Example:She won an award for the best student in class.
arrested (v.)
When the police take someone to the station because they broke the law
Example:The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
situation (n.)
The things that are happening at a specific time and place
Example:The traffic situation is very bad this morning.
Practice A2 words in a crossword