Alexandria’s coastal buildings at rising risk (English, Level A1)

Alexandria is an Egyptian port city.
Many old buildings are falling down.
People see more damage near the coast.
Rising sea levels hurt the soil.
Salt in the ground weakens foundations.
Unstable ground makes buildings unsafe.
Other coastal cities may have problems too.
People suggest natural and technical fixes.

Difficult words

port — a town next to the sea where ships go

coast — the land next to the sea

rise — to move up to a higher level

Rising

soil — the top layer of the earth where plants grow

weaken — to make something less strong

weakens

foundation — the base that holds up a building

foundations

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