Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
1 min
58 words
- Two years of war changed Gaza.
- A ceasefire deal now comes into effect.
- Water, electricity and fuel were cut off.
- Families slept near hospitals without water.
- More than 2 million people lacked basics.
- People reused solar panels and batteries.
- Some made fuel from plastic waste.
- Farms were damaged and fields became barren.
- Over 50,000 farmers lost their work.
Difficult words
- problem — A situation that causes difficulty or trouble.problems
- hunger — The feeling of needing food.hungry
- help — Support or assistance given to someone.
- electricity — Form of energy used to power things.
- power — Energy or strength to do work.
- fuel — Material used to produce energy.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think people can help each other in difficult situations?
- What are some solutions to reduce hunger?
- Why is electricity important for daily life?
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