Jobs in the US and Canada in April
Introduction
New reports show different job news for the US and Canada in April.
Main Body
The US added 115,000 jobs. Many people found work in hospitals, shops, and trucks. The unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%. Canada lost 18,000 jobs. More people are unemployed now. Young people have the most trouble finding work. Wars in other countries and oil prices make the economy difficult. In Canada, leaders say workers need to learn new skills to get better jobs.
Conclusion
The US is adding jobs, but Canada has more unemployed people.
Learning
π οΈ Word Power: Action vs. Result
Look at how we describe changes in the text. To reach A2, you need to know how to say something is growing or shrinking.
Upward Movement (Positive)
- Added β To put more in. (The US added jobs).
- Found β To get something you wanted. (People found work).
Downward Movement (Negative)
- Lost β To no longer have something. (Canada lost jobs).
- Trouble β When something is hard to do. (Trouble finding work).
π‘ Pro Tip: The 'Opposite' Trick
To remember these, pair them together:
Added β Lost
Found β Trouble
Quick Example:
- I added sugar to my coffee. β
- I lost my keys. π