China and Taiwan: New Problems and Plans

中國與台灣:新問題與計畫


Introduction

China is using new ways to put pressure on Taiwan. They do not want a big war, but they use other methods to scare Taiwan.

中國正採取新方法向台灣施壓。他們不希望爆發大規模戰爭,但會利用其他手段來威脅台灣。

Main Body

China sends ships and planes near Taiwan. They use their coast guard to enter Taiwan's water. They do this to say the land belongs to China.

中國派遣軍艦與飛機前往台灣附近。他們利用海巡署進入台灣海域。這樣做是為了宣稱這些土地屬於中國。

Taiwan wants to show everything to the world. They will show videos of their ships in real time. This stops China from telling lies.

台灣希望向全世界公開一切。他們將即時公開船隻的影片。這能防止中國散佈謊言。

Taiwan is also working with Japan and the Philippines. They share secrets and help each other. Taiwan is also building its own submarines and practicing for war.

台灣也正與日本及菲律賓合作。他們分享機密並互相協助。台灣同時也在打造自己的潛水艇並進行戰爭演習。

Conclusion

Taiwan is very careful. They are getting their army ready and working with other countries.

台灣非常謹慎。他們正準備軍隊並與其他國家合作。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ Building Sentences with "ING"

Look at how we describe actions that are happening now or as a habit in the text:

  • "China is using new ways..."
  • "Taiwan is working with Japan..."
  • "Taiwan is building its own submarines..."

The Secret Formula: Person/Place + am/is/are + Action-ING

Why this helps you reach A2: Instead of just saying "China uses" (which is a general fact), using "is using" makes the situation feel active and current.

Quick Map:

  • Work → Working
  • Build → Building
  • Use → Using

Example Shift: Basic: Taiwan works with Japan. \rightarrow A2 Level: Taiwan is working with Japan.

Vocabulary Learning

pressure (n.)
A feeling of stress or a way to force someone to do something
Example:The boss put pressure on the workers to finish the project quickly.
methods (n.)
Ways of doing something
Example:The teacher used different methods to help the students learn.
coast guard (n.)
A group of people who protect the coast and water
Example:The coast guard helped the fishing boat during the storm.
real time (adj.)
Happening now, without any delay
Example:The app shows the bus location in real time.
secrets (n.)
Information that is hidden from other people
Example:They shared their secrets with their best friends.
submarines (n.)
Ships that can go under the water
Example:The navy uses submarines to travel deep in the ocean.
practicing (v.)
Doing something many times to become better at it
Example:She is practicing the piano for her concert.
Practice A2 words in a crossword