North Korea Changes Its Laws

Introduction

North Korea changed its main laws. Now, it does not want to join with South Korea.

Main Body

North Korea has new borders. It says it is a separate country from South Korea. It does not use words about peace or joining together anymore. Kim Jong Un has more power now. He is the head of the state. He controls all the nuclear weapons. North Korea does not talk to South Korea. Instead, it works more with Russia and tests more missiles.

Conclusion

North Korea is now a separate state with nuclear weapons.

Learning

The Power of "NOT"

In this text, we see how to change a sentence from Yes to No. This is the fastest way to move toward A2 English.

The Pattern: Subject + does not + action word

Examples from the text:

  • It does not want to join...
  • It does not use words...
  • North Korea does not talk...

Quick Rule: Use does not for one person or one thing (He, She, It, North Korea).

Word Swap: does not \rightarrow doesn't (This is how people actually speak!)

Common A2 Words found here:

  • Separate (Not together)
  • Instead (This one, not that one)
  • Controls (Has the power over)

Vocabulary Learning

now (adv.)
at this time
Example:I will finish it now.
not (adv.)
used to negate a verb
Example:She does not like coffee.
new (adj.)
recently made or introduced
Example:He bought a new car.
separate (adj.)
divided into parts or distinct
Example:The two groups are separate.
country (n.)
a nation with its own government
Example:Japan is a country.
use (v.)
to employ for a purpose
Example:Please use a pen.
words (n.)
units of language that convey meaning
Example:She learned many new words.
peace (n.)
a state of calm and harmony
Example:They hope for peace.
together (adv.)
in the same place or at the same time
Example:We will work together.
power (n.)
the ability to influence or control
Example:He has a lot of power.
state (n.)
a political entity or condition
Example:The state is large.
talk (v.)
to speak or communicate verbally
Example:They will talk tomorrow.