China's Loans and Africa's Energy NeedsCEFR A1
3 Nov 2025
Adapted from Vivian Wu, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Miu Chi Gigi, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- China gives loans to Africa.
- These loans help bring electricity.
- Africa needs more energy.
- Western help is often not enough.
- Loans are paid back with future resources.
- Some people worry about debt issues.
Difficult words
- loan — Money borrowed that must be paid back.loans
- electricity — A form of energy that powers devices.
- Africa — A large continent south of Europe.
- energy — The power to do work or produce heat.
- help — To assist or make something easier.
- debt — Money that is owed to someone.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think Africa needs more energy?
- How can loans impact a country's development?
- What are the benefits of receiving help from other countries?
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