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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
72 words
- Tensions in the Middle East are increasing this month.
- This situation pushes up oil prices in many markets.
- Gasoline prices in shops are higher than before.
- People pay more money for car fuel.
- Plane tickets and summer travel cost more.
- Food can become more expensive because of fuel.
- The government keeps an oil reserve for crises.
- The reserve can help but it has limits.
- Experts say households should save energy at home.
Difficult words
- tension — a feeling of worry or danger between groupsTensions
- reserve — a supply kept for use in an emergency
- crisis — a time of serious danger or problemcrises
- fuel — a substance burned to make energy or power
- household — a group of people living in one homehouseholds
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Discussion questions
- Do you pay more for gasoline now?
- Do you save energy at home?
- Will you travel this summer?
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