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 Venezuela and Norway.

今天的新聞來自委內瑞拉和挪威。

In a country called Venezuela, there is a very brave woman named María Corina Machado. This year, she received a very special award called the Nobel Peace Prize! This prize is given to people who work hard to make the world a more peaceful place. María worked for many years to help the people in her country. She believes that everyone should have the right to choose their leaders freely and fairly. This is called democracy. Even when things were difficult and people tried to stop her, she never gave up. She kept speaking up for what is right. The people who give the prize said she is a shining example of courage. Her story teaches us that one person can make a big difference by being brave and standing up for peace.

Now, let's listen to the story again, sentence by sentence. 現在，讓我們一句一句地，再聽一次今天的故事。

In a country called Venezuela, there is a very brave woman named María Corina Machado. 在一個叫做委內瑞拉的國家，有一位非常勇敢的女士，她的名字是瑪麗亞·科里納·馬查多。

This year, she received a very special award called the Nobel Peace Prize! 今年，她獲得了一個非常特別的獎項，叫做諾貝爾和平獎！

This prize is given to people who work hard to make the world a more peaceful place. 這個獎項是頒發給那些努力讓世界變得更和平的人。

María worked for many years to help the people in her country. 瑪麗亞多年來一直努力幫助她國家的人民。

She believes that everyone should have the right to choose their leaders freely and fairly. 她相信每個人都應該有權利自由、公平地選擇他們的領導人。

This is called democracy. 這就叫做民主。

Even when things were difficult and people tried to stop her, she never gave up. 即使在困難重重、有人試圖阻止她的時候，她也從未放棄。

She kept speaking up for what is right. 她持續為正義發聲。

The people who give the prize said she is a shining example of courage. 頒獎的人說，她是勇氣的光輝典範。

Her story teaches us that one person can make a big difference by being brave and standing up for peace. 她的故事告訴我們，只要勇敢地站出來捍衛和平，一個人也能帶來巨大的改變。

It's Vocabulary Time! 接下來是單字時間！

Our first word is 'brave', B-R-A-V-E. It means 勇敢的. Someone who is brave isn't afraid of danger. A synonym for brave is 'courageous', and the opposite is 'afraid'. Let's make a sentence: The firefighter was very brave. 這位消防員非常勇敢。

Our second word is 'award', A-W-A-R-D. An award is a prize you get for doing something great, 就像一個獎品. A synonym is 'prize', and the opposite could be 'penalty', 也就是懲罰. A sentence could be: She won an award for her beautiful painting. 她因為她美麗的畫作而贏得了一個獎項。

Third, we have 'peace', P-E-A-C-E. Peace means 和平. It's a time when there is no fighting or war. A synonym for peace is 'harmony', and the opposite is 'war'. We all hope for peace in the world. 我們都希望世界和平。

Next up, 'choose', C-H-O-O-S-E. It means 選擇. When you choose something, you pick what you want. A synonym is 'select', and the opposite is 'reject'. For example: You can choose your favorite color. 你可以選擇你最喜歡的顏色。

Our last word is 'courage', C-O-U-R-A-G-E. Courage is the power to do something that scares you. It means 勇氣. A synonym is 'bravery', and the opposite is 'fear'. It takes courage to tell the truth. 說實話需要勇氣。

Great job, everyone! 學得真棒！

Always remember, being brave and speaking up for what is right can change the world. 請永遠記得，勇敢地為正義發聲，可以改變世界。

Thank you for listening to English News with Jee. See you next time! 謝謝你收聽Jee的英語新聞，我們下次見！