Turkey's Lobster Scandal: MPs Under FireCEFR A1
24 Apr 2024
Adapted from Arzu Geybullayeva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Majid Abparvar, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- A Turkish MP posted a photo of lobster.
- This photo upset many people in Turkey.
- The country is facing a big money problem.
- People think the MPs are too rich.
- Another MP also shared a lobster photo for his birthday.
- Many people reacted on social media quickly.
Difficult words
- photo — A picture made with a camera.
- upset — To make someone feel unhappy or angry.
- money — A thing people use to buy things.
- rich — Having a lot of money or wealth.
- reacted — To respond or show feelings about something.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think some people get upset about photos?
- What do you feel about rich people sharing expensive food?
- How do you react to things you see on social media?
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