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Lobster photos spark anger in TurkeyCEFR A1

24 Apr 2024

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Adapted from Arzu Geybullayeva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Majid Abparvar, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
75 words
  • Living costs are rising quickly in Turkey.
  • Many people say they have less money now.
  • Some politicians posted pictures of lobster meals abroad.
  • The pictures showed food at a luxury club.
  • People criticised the posts on social media.
  • Many users made memes and jokes online.
  • Some said the posts looked out of touch.
  • The discussion is about fairness and money.
  • People want leaders to understand citizens' problems.
  • The issue shows a divide in Turkish society.

Difficult words

  • cost — Money needed for living or daily needs.
    Living costs
  • politician — A person who works in government or politics.
    politicians
  • luxury — Very comfortable and expensive or high quality.
    luxury club
  • criticise — Say someone did something wrong or bad.
    criticised
  • meme — A funny picture or idea shared online.
    memes
  • out of touch — Not understanding problems of other people.

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Discussion questions

  • Have you seen posts like these on social media?
  • Do you think leaders should understand citizens' problems?
  • Would you make a meme about an expensive post?

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