- Iran has big problems with water.
- The military is taking water from the ground without permission.
- This makes the water shortage worse.
- Many illegal wells are built by the military.
- Some villages have to leave because there is no water.
- This is causing damage to the environment.
Difficult words
- problem — A situation that causes difficulty or trouble.problems
- military — The armed forces of a country.
- water — A clear liquid that we drink.
- shortage — A situation where there is not enough of something.
- illegal — Not allowed by law or rules.
- leave — To go away from a place.
- damage — Harm that causes something to break or lose value.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about the water problem in Iran?
- Why is water important for villages?
- What can people do to help with the water shortage?
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