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Sand and gravel extraction threatens the Río Grande in Oaxaca (Level A1) — windmills in white sand beach

Sand and gravel extraction threatens the Río Grande in OaxacaCEFR A1

1 Nov 2025

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Adapted from Latin America Bureau, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Marcus Dall Col, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
59 words
  • The Río Grande is in Oaxaca.
  • Near San Pedro Chicozapotes it is wide.
  • A fallen amate tree is 25 metres high.
  • People remove sand and gravel there.
  • Backhoes work day and night.
  • Dump trucks take the sand away.
  • Residents say the river is more polluted now.
  • Many places lost sand and trees.
  • People plan meetings to protect the river.

Difficult words

  • river — A large flow of water.
  • sand — Small grains found on beaches.
  • building — Creating structures like houses.
  • workers — People who do jobs for pay.
  • disappear — To no longer be seen.
    disappearing
  • extract — To take something out.
    extraction
  • local — Related to a specific area.

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Discussion questions

  • What do you think about sand extraction?
  • How might the river change if workers continue?
  • Why is sand important for buildings?

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