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- There is a war in the Gulf region.
- The war causes big fires and heavy smoke.
- Fires burn oil tanks and industrial sites nearby.
- Black smoke moves over cities and towns nearby.
- Smoke can make children and old people sick.
- Oil and chemicals can reach soil and rivers.
- Sea water and fish can be damaged too.
- Desalination plants may clog and stop working quickly.
- Experts warn of long damage to nature and people.
Difficult words
- desalination — process that removes salt from sea water
- industrial — related to factories and large machines
- expert — person with special knowledge or skillExperts
- chemical — substance made or used in factorieschemicals
- soil — top layer of earth where plants grow
- clog — to block a pipe or machine
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen big fires or heavy smoke near your town?
- Do you worry about rivers or sea water after fires?
- Would you listen to an expert who warns about danger?
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