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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Sudan faces a prolonged civil war and unrest now.
- The country’s health system is under severe strain today.
- Many doctors have left, and some cannot work now.
- Hospitals and clinics are damaged, looted or closed now.
- People often cannot reach normal health services nearby now.
- New technology can help when there are no doctors.
- Floods and extreme weather have made the crisis worse.
- Humanitarian groups help people but need more support now.
Difficult words
- prolonged — lasting for a long time, not short
- unrest — a time of trouble and public disorder
- strain — pressure or difficulty on a system or people
- looted — taken by force from buildings or shops
- humanitarian — related to helping people in need
- crisis — a dangerous or difficult time for people
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever visited a hospital?
- Do you think technology can help when there are no doctors?
- Who helps people in your area when there is a problem?
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