Brazil and USA Meeting

May 5, 2026, 15:40
InternationalInternational

Introduction

President Lula of Brazil will go to Washington. He wants to meet President Donald Trump.

Main Body

President Lula has problems in Brazil. Some people in his country are angry. He wants to show that he is a strong leader in the world. Lula and Trump will talk about money and trade. Brazil wants fair trade. Brazil also does not want the USA to call Brazilian gangs terrorists. They might disagree about Venezuela. Brazil does not want other countries to interfere there. But the leaders liked each other in 2025, so they want to work together.

Conclusion

The meeting helps the two countries be friends. It also helps President Lula look strong.

Learning

⚡ The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, the word want appears many times. For an A2 learner, this is the most useful word to describe goals and needs.

How it works: Person → want/wants → Thing or Action

Examples from the text:

  • He wants to meet... (Action)
  • He wants to show... (Action)
  • Brazil wants fair trade. (Thing)
  • Brazil does not want... (Negative/No)

Quick Rule:

  • I / You / We / They →\rightarrow want
  • He / She / It →\rightarrow wants

Vocabulary Boost: Power Words

  • Strong (Not weak)
  • Fair (Equal/Right)
  • Interfere (To get involved in a way that is not wanted)

Vocabulary Learning

go
to move from one place to another
Example:I will go to the park this afternoon.
meet
to see someone you know, usually for a planned time
Example:We will meet at the coffee shop.
problems
things that are difficult or cause trouble
Example:The city has many problems with traffic.
angry
feeling upset or mad
Example:She was angry when she lost her keys.
show
to display or demonstrate something
Example:He will show his new drawing.
strong
having power or ability; not weak
Example:He is a strong swimmer.
talk
to speak with someone about something
Example:They will talk about the new project.
money
things used to buy goods and services
Example:She saved money for a trip.
trade
the act of buying and selling goods
Example:They will trade goods for money.
fair
equal, just, or balanced
Example:It is fair to give everyone a chance.
call
to name or refer to something
Example:Please call me when you arrive.
gangs
groups of people who do bad things together
Example:The city has many gangs that cause trouble.
terrorists
people who use violence to scare others for a cause
Example:The news talked about terrorists planning attacks.
disagree
to have a different opinion
Example:I disagree with that idea.
interfere
to get involved in something that is not yours
Example:He does not want others to interfere.
liked
felt good about something or someone
Example:They liked the new movie.
work
to do a job or task
Example:She will work at the office.
friends
people you know and like
Example:They are good friends.
look
to use your eyes to see something
Example:She will look at the picture.
country
a place with its own government
Example:Brazil is a country in South America.
people
individuals who live in a place
Example:Many people came to the event.
world
the earth and all its people
Example:The world is full of different cultures.
two
the number after one
Example:She has two cats.
countries
more than one country
Example:There are many countries in the world.
meeting
a gathering of people to talk about something
Example:The meeting starts at nine.
helps
to give assistance or support
Example:This tool helps me finish tasks.
will
a word that shows future action
Example:I will finish my homework.