India and Nepal Argue About Land

May 4, 2026, 12:40
ChinaInternational

Introduction

India and Nepal are angry. They disagree about who owns a place called Lipulekh Pass.

Main Body

Nepal says the land is theirs. They use an old paper from 1816 to prove it. Nepal told India and China that they are wrong. India says Nepal is wrong. India says they have used the land since 1954. They use the land for a religious trip. India wants 500 people to travel through the pass from June to August. India also wants to trade goods with China there.

Conclusion

The two countries still disagree. Nepal says the land is theirs, but India says no.

Learning

🗺️ Ownership & Possession

In this story, we see two ways to talk about who 'owns' something. This is key for A2 level speaking.

1. The Verb 'Own'

  • They disagree about who owns a place.
  • Meaning: To have something legally.

2. Possessive Words (Theirs)

  • Nepal says the land is theirs.
  • Use theirs when you don't want to repeat the noun (the land).

Quick Comparison:

  • India owns the land. →\rightarrow The land is India's.
  • Nepal owns the land. →\rightarrow The land is theirs.

💡 Helpful Word Bank

  • Disagree: To have a different opinion.
  • Prove: To show that something is true using a fact or paper.

Vocabulary Learning

argue (v.)
to discuss or say that someone is wrong
Example:They argue about the price of the book.
land (n.)
the ground or earth
Example:The land around the river is very fertile.
old (adj.)
having lived for many years
Example:She has an old watch.
paper (n.)
thin material made from fibers
Example:He wrote the note on paper.
prove (v.)
to show that something is true
Example:He can prove his point with evidence.
wrong (adj.)
not correct
Example:It is wrong to lie.
used (v.)
have been employed
Example:They have used the same machine for years.
religious (adj.)
related to faith or worship
Example:She attends religious services every Sunday.
trade (v.)
to buy and sell
Example:They trade goods with each other.
goods (n.)
items that can be sold
Example:The market sells many goods.
through (prep.)
from one side to the other
Example:We walked through the park.
still (adv.)
not moving
Example:The baby is still sleeping.
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