Cuba and the United States
Introduction
The Cuban government says the United States is wrong. The US says Cuba is a danger, but Cuba says this is not true.
Main Body
President Miguel Diaz-Canel says the US wants to use soldiers in Cuba. He says the US makes problems in other countries too. Cuba has no money and few things. The President says this is because the US stops their trade. He says the US cannot help Cuba and hurt Cuba at the same time. Ambassador Guzman says Cuba is strong. The US sent big ships to Cuba, but Cuba will not give up. Cuba wants a good relationship, but both countries must be fair.
Conclusion
Cuba does not want US pressure. They will talk to the US only if the US is fair.
Learning
⚡ The 'Not' Power
In this text, we see how to change a sentence from YES to NO using the word not. This is the fastest way to share your opinion in English.
The Pattern:
Subject + is/does + not + Detail
Examples from the story:
- This is not true. (It's a lie)
- Cuba does not want pressure. (They want peace)
📦 Small Words, Big Meanings
Look at these words that describe 'how many' or 'how much'. They help you describe a situation simply:
| Word | Meaning | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Few | Not many | Few things (Small amount of objects) |
| No | Zero | No money (Empty pockets) |
| Both | Two together | Both countries (Cuba + USA) |
🚀 Action Words (Verbs)
To reach A2, you need verbs that show movement or decision. Note how these are used in the text:
- Give up To stop trying.
- Stop To end an action.
- Talk To communicate.