Have you ever heard of Greenland?
Why do countries want to control important places?
Would you like to live in a cold place like Greenland?
Country (n.) 國家 [ˈkʌn.tri]
A nation with its own government.
Example: Denmark is a small country in Europe.
丹麥是歐洲的一個小國家。
Military (n.) 軍隊 [ˈmɪl.ɪ.ter.i]
Soldiers and armed forces of a country.
Example: The military protects a country from danger.
軍隊保護國家免受危險。
Neighbor (n.) 鄰居 [ˈneɪ.bər]
A person or country next to you.
Example: Canada is the neighbor of the United States.
加拿大是美國的鄰居。
Agreement (n.) 協議 [əˈɡriː.mənt]
A decision or plan made by two or more people or countries.
Example: The two countries signed an agreement about trade.
這兩個國家簽署了一份貿易協議。
Defense (n.) 防衛 [dɪˈfens]
The action of protecting someone or something.
Example: The army is important for the defense of a country.
軍隊對國家的防衛非常重要。
Control (v.) 控制 [kənˈtroʊl]
To have power over something.
Example: The government controls the airports and roads.
政府控制機場和道路。
A: Do you know where Greenland is?
B: Yes, it is a country near the Arctic.
A: Why does the US want military bases there?
B: They want defense and control of the region.
A: But what about Denmark?
B: Denmark is the neighbor, and they must agree first.
A: So, the US needs an agreement to act.
B: Right, they cannot just control it without talking.
Greenland is a small country with about 57,000 people. The US wants to have military bases there for defense. They worry that China or Russia, a neighbor, may try to take control. However, Denmark, the main country of Greenland, must sign an agreement before the US can act. Control of Greenland is important for safety. Many people discuss if the US can protect Greenland without breaking international rules. The news shows how countries need careful planning and agreements when they try to protect neighbors and keep control of important areas.
格陵蘭島是一個人口約5.7萬的小國。美國希望在那裡建立軍事基地以進行防禦。他們擔心鄰國中國或俄羅斯可能會試圖控制格陵蘭島。然而，格陵蘭島的主要國家丹麥必須先簽署協議，美國才能採取行動。控制格陵蘭島對安全至關重要。許多人都在討論美國能否在不違反國際規則的情況下保護格陵蘭島。新聞報告表明，各國在試圖保護鄰國和維持對重要地區的控制時，需要周密的計畫和協議。
Should a country always protect its neighbors? Why or why not?
How can military bases help a country’s defense?
Is it fair for one country to control another country’s land without an agreement?
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