Ten Years After the UK Left the EU

英國脫歐十年後

Jun 21, 2026, 14:01
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The UK left the European Union (EU) ten years ago. This change still affects money, jobs, and politics in the UK.

英國在十年前離開了歐盟。這項變革至今仍影響著英國的經濟、就業與政治。

Main Body

The UK economy is smaller now. Trade with other countries is difficult. The UK does not make as much money as before.

現在英國經濟規模縮小了。與其他國家的貿易變得困難。英國的獲利不如以前。

Fewer people from the EU move to the UK. Now, more people from other countries come to work in hospitals and care homes. Some people are angry about this.

從歐盟移居英國的人數減少了。現在，更多來自其他國家的人來醫院和護理之家工作。有些人對此感到憤怒。

In Scotland, many people wanted to stay in the EU. Now, some people in Scotland want to leave the UK. Many people are unhappy with the government.

在蘇格蘭，許多人希望留在歐盟。現在，一些蘇格蘭人想要脫離英國。許多人對政府感到不滿。

Many people in the UK and the EU now want to work together again. The UK government says they will not join the EU again, but they want to be friends.

現在許多英國和歐盟的人都希望再次合作。英國政府表示他們不會重新加入歐盟，但希望維持友好關係。

Conclusion

The UK has money problems and political trouble. Many people want a closer relationship with the EU.

英國目前面臨經濟問題與政治困擾。許多人希望與歐盟建立更親密的關係。

Vocabulary Learning

🧩 Making Comparisons

In the text, we see how things change from 'before' to 'now'. To get to A2, you need to describe these changes using simple opposites.

The Pattern:

  • Big →\rightarrow Smaller (The economy is smaller now)
  • More →\rightarrow Fewer (Fewer people move to the UK)

How to use it: When you talk about a change, use these words to show the direction:

  1. Smaller/Less: Use this when something is not as big as it was.

    • Example: My house was big, now it is smaller.

  2. Fewer: Use this for people or things you can count (1, 2, 3...).

    • Example: There are fewer cars on the road today.

Quick Guide:

  • Money/Size →\rightarrow Smaller
  • People/Objects →\rightarrow Fewer

Vocabulary Learning

affects (v.)
To cause a change in something
Example:The cold weather affects the plants in the garden.
economy (n.)
The system of how a country makes and spends money
Example:The country's economy is growing quickly.
trade (n.)
Buying and selling goods between countries
Example:Trade between the two countries is increasing.
government (n.)
The group of people who rule a country
Example:The government made a new law about schools.
relationship (n.)
The way in which two people or countries behave toward each other
Example:The two neighbors have a very good relationship.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→
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