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Road works threaten Rastafari village in St. James (Level A1) — a building with a clock tower

Road works threaten Rastafari village in St. JamesCEFR A1

16 Aug 2025

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
64 words
  • There is a village in St. James.
  • Local people run a community project there.
  • New road works are near the village.
  • Big machines and workers are present.
  • The road makes access hard.
  • Dust and noise harm local life.
  • People say they lose their culture.
  • Some talk about moving the village.
  • The river near the village is affected.
  • They have gardens and simple buildings there.

Difficult words

  • communitya group of people who live in one place
  • projectwork done by people to reach a goal
  • accessthe ability to go to a place
  • culturethe ideas, customs, and life of people
  • affectto change or harm something in a place
    affected

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Discussion questions

  • Do you like living in a village?
  • Would you move if road works made life hard?

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