Prison Life and Problems in Iran

May 10, 2026, 21:01
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

This report talks about prisons in Iran. It looks at how the government treats people like Narges Mohammadi and other activists.

Main Body

The government puts prisoners in small rooms alone. These rooms have no light and bad air. This makes the prisoners feel sad and confused. Police officers shout at prisoners. They promise to let them see their families if they give information. The government also does not give sick prisoners medicine. Some prisoners get very sick and die because they have no doctors. Outside the prisons, police watch people. They use guns and arrest people for no reason. Many people are now very scared and have mental health problems. There are not enough doctors to help them.

Conclusion

The government is very strict. Many prisoners are very sick, and the country has no help for mental health.

Learning

🧩 Connecting People to Feelings

In the text, we see a pattern: Who →\rightarrow How they feel.

  • Prisoners →\rightarrow sad and confused
  • People →\rightarrow scared

The Magic Word: "Feel" To describe an emotion in English, we use: Person + feel + emotion.

Examples from the story:

  • "This makes the prisoners feel sad."
  • "Many people are now very scared."

**Quick Guide for A2: **

  • Sad = ⌣\smile (No! ☹️)
  • Confused = ❓
  • Scared = 😨

🛠️ The "No" Pattern

Notice how the author says what is missing. This is a great way to describe problems simply:

  1. No + Noun
    • "no light"
    • "no doctors"
    • "no reason"

If you want to say something is missing, just put no before the thing.

Example: I have no money. →\rightarrow I am poor.

Vocabulary Learning

prison
A place where people are kept as punishment
Example:The prisoner was sent to a new prison after the trial.
prison (n.)
a place where people are kept as punishment
Example:The prison was very crowded.
government
The group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules for public safety.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
police
People who enforce laws
Example:The police stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation.
prisoners (n.)
people who are in prison
Example:Prisoners were given a short visit.
room
A part of a building with walls and a floor
Example:She kept her books in a small, bright room.
rooms (n.)
enclosed spaces inside a building
Example:The rooms were small and dark.
light
The natural or artificial source of illumination
Example:The room was dark until the light turned on.
light (n.)
visible energy that lets us see
Example:There was no light in the cell.
air
The invisible gas we breathe
Example:The air in the prison was stale and musty.
air (n.)
the gas we breathe
Example:The air was very bad.
sad
Feeling unhappy
Example:He felt sad after hearing the bad news.
sad (adj.)
feeling unhappy
Example:She felt sad after the news.
confused
Not sure or mixed up
Example:She was confused when the instructions changed.
confused (adj.)
not understanding something
Example:He looked confused by the question.
family
People related by blood or marriage
Example:He sent a letter to his family to let them know he was safe.
police (n.)
officers who enforce laws
Example:The police were on the street.
medicine
Drugs used to treat sickness
Example:The doctor gave him medicine for his fever.
officers (n.)
people who work for the police
Example:The officers shouted loudly.
doctor
A person who treats illnesses
Example:The doctor examined the patient carefully.
shout (v.)
to speak loudly and angrily
Example:They shouted at the prisoners.
outside
Not inside a building
Example:The children played outside after school.
promise (v.)
to say you will do something
Example:He promised to help them.
watch
Look at carefully
Example:He watched the sunrise over the city.
families (n.)
relatives of a person
Example:They allowed families to visit.
gun
A weapon that shoots
Example:The police used a gun to stop the robber.
medicine (n.)
drugs that help people feel better
Example:The prisoners did not get medicine.
arrest
Take someone into custody
Example:The police made an arrest at the crime scene.
sick (adj.)
not healthy
Example:Many prisoners were very sick.
reason
A cause or explanation
Example:She gave a good reason for being late.
die (v.)
to stop living
Example:Some died because they had no doctors.
scared
Afraid
Example:He was scared when the thunder rolled.
outside (adv.)
not inside a building
Example:Outside the prisons, police watched people.
mental
Relating to the mind
Example:Mental health is as important as physical health.
watch (v.)
to look at carefully
Example:They use guns and arrest people.
health
Physical and mental well-being
Example:Regular exercise improves overall health.
guns (n.)
weapons that shoot bullets
Example:Police used guns to control crowds.
strict
Enforcing rules firmly
Example:The teacher was strict about homework deadlines.
arrest (v.)
to take someone to prison
Example:They arrested many people.
country
A nation
Example:She loves her country and its traditions.
scared (adj.)
feeling fear
Example:Many people are now very scared.
mental (adj.)
related to the mind
Example:They have mental health problems.
health (n.)
the state of being well
Example:Mental health is very important.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:The country has no help for mental health.
strict (adj.)
very firm and not lenient
Example:The government is very strict.
country (n.)
a nation
Example:The country is dealing with many problems.