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Most people in poorer countries lack decent internet (Level A1) — a little girl brushing her teeth

Most people in poorer countries lack decent internetCEFR A1

9 Mar 2022

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Adapted from Dann Okoth, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Yves Alarie, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
80 words
  • A new report says ninety percent lack decent internet.
  • Reliable internet became more important during COVID.
  • People used the internet for health and school.
  • Good connection needs fast internet and a smartphone.
  • Only a few people can use online services well.
  • Many places lack electricity or have hard geography.
  • Women often have worse access than men.
  • Some people move to find a stronger signal.
  • Groups ask for cheaper data and cheaper phones.
  • The report wants governments to make 4G common.

Difficult words

  • report — document with information about a topic
  • reliable — able to work well and be trusted
  • connection — way to join a device to the internet
  • smartphone — mobile phone that can use the internet
  • electricity — power for lights and electrical devices
  • access — ability to use or reach services
  • signal — strength of phone or radio connection

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have good internet at home?
  • Have you used the internet for school?
  • Do you sometimes move to find a better signal?

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