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Middle East escalation raises global food insecurity (Level A1) — a body of water next to the ocean

Middle East escalation raises global food insecurityCEFR A1

23 Apr 2026

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Adapted from Dann Okoth, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Ivan Rohovchenko, Unsplash

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  • Food is becoming less secure for many people worldwide.
  • A conflict in the Middle East causes trade problems.
  • Oil prices are going up and fuels cost more.
  • A key shipping route is blocked by tensions.
  • Fertiliser ships arrive late and cost much more.
  • Many low-income countries import food and fuel.
  • Experts warn that hunger and prices will rise.
  • Farmers can grow food with organic methods locally.
  • Local people make biofertilisers from organic waste.
  • Small changes help communities keep food supplies.

Difficult words

  • conflict — a fight or war between groups or countries
  • tension — a feeling of worry or anger between people
    tensions
  • fertiliser — a chemical or natural material that helps plants
  • biofertiliser — a natural fertiliser made from living things or waste
    biofertilisers
  • import — to bring goods into a country to sell
  • organic — made without chemical fertilisers or pesticides
  • secure — safe from danger or loss

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Discussion questions

  • Do you or your family buy organic food?
  • Can people in your area grow food locally?
  • Have you ever made food from local ingredients?

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