Turkey's Lobster Scandal: MPs Under FireCEFR A2
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.
Recently, members of Turkey's ruling party shared pictures of lobster meals. These posts caused a lot of criticism during a time of serious financial problems in the country. One MP, Şebnem Bursalı, posted a photo while on vacation in Monaco. Many people felt this showed a rich lifestyle that is not suitable for party members at this time.
As a response to the criticism, Bursalı apologized, saying it was a mistake. She mentioned that she is sad about how her actions affected her party. Critics argue that sharing such moments is wrong while many people are struggling financially.
Difficult words
- criticize — to say something is wrong or bad.criticism
- affect — to have an influence on something.affected
- apologize — to say sorry for a mistake.apologized
- financial — related to money and resources.problems
- lifestyle — the way a person lives.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think people reacted strongly to the lobster meals?
- How do you think sharing personal moments affects public figures?
- What would you do if you were in Bursalı's position?
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