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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
72 words
- Arsenic in groundwater is a serious health problem today.
- It can cause cancer and other illnesses in people.
- The danger is in many parts of India too.
- Two brothers from Bihar started a school project there.
- They studied why old solutions often fail in villages.
- They built a simple magnetic device to clean water.
- The device does not use chemicals and works cheaply.
- The project has helped many people in nearby towns.
Difficult words
- arsenic — A poisonous element found in some water
- groundwater — Water that is under the ground
- cancer — A serious illness with uncontrolled cell growth
- device — A machine or tool used to do work
- magnetic — Related to magnets and magnetic force
- chemical — A substance made or used in reactionschemicals
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Discussion questions
- Do you have clean water at home?
- Would you use a simple device to clean water?
- Have you seen water problems near you?
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