Steps to Peace 和平之路

Hello friends! Welcome back to English News with Jee. 嗨，親愛的小朋友們，歡迎回來Jee的英語新聞。
This is where we share important stories from around the world and learn English together! 在這裡，我們一起分享世界各地的重要新聞，也一起學英文！
Today the story comes from the Middle East and the United States.
今天的新聞來自中東和美國。
In a place far away called the Middle East, there has been a lot of sadness and fighting. But now, there is some hopeful news! Leaders are working together on a special plan for peace. This plan is like a roadmap with three steps. The very first step is for everyone to stop the fighting. This quiet time is called a 'ceasefire'. During this ceasefire, some people who have been away from their homes and families can finally return. The biggest hope is for this quiet time to last forever, so everyone can be safe. Leaders from a country called the United States shared this plan, hoping it will bring an end to the conflict. Now, everyone is waiting and hoping that the leaders from Israel and Hamas will agree to this important first step towards peace.

In a place far away called the Middle East, there has been a lot of sadness and fighting. 在一個叫做中東的遙遠地方，發生了很多令人傷心和爭吵的事情。
But now, there is some hopeful news! 但現在，有一些充滿希望的消息！
Leaders are working together on a special plan for peace. 領袖們正在一起努力，制定一個特別的和平計畫。
This plan is like a roadmap with three steps. 這個計畫就像一張有三個步驟的路線圖。
The very first step is for everyone to stop the fighting. 第一步就是讓大家停止戰鬥。
This quiet time is called a 'ceasefire'. 這段安靜的時間被稱為「停火」。
During this ceasefire, some people who have been away from their homes and families can finally return. 在停火期間，一些離家很久的人們終於可以回家和家人團聚。
The biggest hope is for this quiet time to last forever, so everyone can be safe. 最大的希望是這段安靜的時光可以永遠持續下去，這樣每個人就都能安全了。
Leaders from a country called the United States shared this plan, hoping it will bring an end to the conflict. 來自一個叫做美國的國家的領袖們分享了這個計畫，希望它能結束這場衝突。
Now, everyone is waiting and hoping that the leaders from Israel and Hamas will agree to this important first step towards peace. 現在，大家都在等待和期盼，希望以色列和哈馬斯的領袖們能夠同意這邁向和平的重要第一步。

Now, it's Vocabulary Time! 接下來是單字時間！
Our first word is 'peace', P-E-A-C-E. It means 和平. It’s when everyone gets along and there is no fighting. A synonym for peace is 'harmony', and the opposite is 'war'. Now, let's make a sentence: Everyone hopes for peace in the world.
Our second word is 'plan', P-L-A-N. It means 計畫. A plan is a set of actions you've thought about to achieve something. A synonym for plan is 'strategy', and the opposite could be 'chaos'. Let's use it in a sentence: We have a plan to visit grandma this weekend.
Our third word is 'ceasefire', C-E-A-S-E-F-I-R-E. It means 停火. This is a special word for when two groups agree to stop fighting for a while. A synonym for ceasefire is 'truce', and the opposite is 'attack'. Here's a sentence: The soldiers were happy about the ceasefire.
Next up, we have 'hopeful', H-O-P-E-F-U-L. It means 充滿希望的. When you are hopeful, you believe something good will happen. A synonym is 'optimistic', and the opposite is 'pessimistic'. For example: She is hopeful that it will be sunny for the picnic.
Our last word is 'leader', L-E-A-D-E-R. It means 領袖. A leader is a person who guides or is in charge of a group. A synonym for leader is 'chief', and the opposite is 'follower'. Let's make a sentence: A good leader listens to their people.

Working together is the first step to solving big problems. 一起合作是解決大問題的第一步。
Even when things are hard, hope and a good plan can bring peace to everyone. 即使在困難的時候，希望和一個好計畫也能為大家帶來和平。