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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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76 words
- The Strait of Hormuz closed this week.
- Oil prices have gone up for many countries.
- Fuel for cars and planes costs more.
- Transport and deliveries will become slower and pricier.
- Some factories may slow or stop work.
- Stores might sell fewer goods because costs rose.
- People may pay more for food and items.
- The economy can feel effects in months.
- Governments may try to help people with aid.
- Fixing the route will take time and effort.
Difficult words
- fuel — a material burned for energy
- transport — the movement of people or goods
- delivery — the act of taking goods to peopledeliveries
- economy — the system of money and jobs
- aid — help from government or others
- route — a path or way to a place
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Discussion questions
- Do you pay more for fuel now?
- Have you seen higher food prices in shops?
- Would you want help from the government if prices rise?
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