Bad Conditions in Iranian Prisons

May 10, 2026, 22:32
Middle EastInternational

Introduction

Many people in Iranian prisons have a hard life. The government hurts people who disagree with them.

Main Body

Prisons like Evin are very scary. Guards put people in small rooms alone. They hit prisoners to make them say things that are not true. Some prisoners are scared for their families. Prisoners do not get good food or medicine. Some people get very sick. Narges Mohammadi lost a lot of weight and had heart problems. The prison did not help her for a long time. The government also kills some prisoners. They do this to stop other people from fighting for women's rights and student rights.

Conclusion

The situation is very bad. Many famous activists are very sick and the government is still mean to them.

Learning

πŸ’‘ How to describe 'bad' things

In this text, we see different ways to say something is not good. To reach A2, you need more than just the word "bad."

1. Using 'Hard' and 'Scary'

  • Hard life β†’\rightarrow Difficult/not easy.
  • Scary prisons β†’\rightarrow Makes you feel afraid.

2. Describing Health Problems Look at how the text talks about being sick:

  • Lost weight β†’\rightarrow Became thinner.
  • Heart problems β†’\rightarrow The heart is not working well.

3. Action Words (Verbs) These words show the 'mean' actions in the story:

  • Hurt β†’\rightarrow To cause pain.
  • Hit β†’\rightarrow To strike someone.
  • Stop β†’\rightarrow To make something end.

Quick Guide: Making it Negative

  • Good food β†’\rightarrow Not good food
  • Help β†’\rightarrow Did not help

Vocabulary Learning

people
a group of humans
Example:Many people live in the city.
prisons
places where people are kept as punishment
Example:The prisoners were sent to prisons.
hard
difficult or tough
Example:It was a hard day at work.
life
the time you are alive
Example:She enjoys her life.
government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government made a new rule.
hurt
to cause pain or injury
Example:The fall hurt his arm.
disagree
to have a different opinion
Example:They disagree about the plan.
guards
people who watch over others
Example:The guards checked the bags.
rooms
enclosed spaces in a building
Example:He has two rooms in the house.
alone
by yourself, without others
Example:She was alone in the park.
hit
to strike with force
Example:He hit the ball.
food
what people eat
Example:The food was tasty.
medicine
a drug that helps health
Example:She took medicine for her cold.
sick
not healthy or ill
Example:He feels sick.
weight
how heavy something is
Example:Her weight is 60 kilograms.