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Brazil Supreme Court Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession — text

Brazil Supreme Court Decriminalizes Marijuana PossessionCEFR A1

14 Nov 2024

Adapted from Isabela Carvalho, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Pedro Céu, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • Brazil’s Supreme Court made a big decision.
  • They will not punish people for small amounts of marijuana.
  • This helps many people who use marijuana.
  • People can have up to 40 grams of marijuana.
  • Now, there are clear rules for users.
  • This decision could help reduce crowding in prisons.

Difficult words

  • decisionA choice made after thinking about something.
  • punishTo make someone suffer for something wrong.
  • marijuanaA plant used for smoking or medicine.
  • amountsHow much there is of something.
  • rulesGuidelines for how to do something.
  • crowdingMany people in one place, too close together.
  • usersPeople who use something.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think this decision was made?
  • How do you feel about marijuana use?
  • What good things can come from this decision?

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