Iran Uses More Violence Against Its People

Introduction

The government of Iran is using more force inside the country. They are killing more people and putting many people in prison.

Main Body

The government killed at least 28 people since March. Two men, Mohammad Amin Biglari and Mohammad Abbasi, died. These men did not have good lawyers. The United Nations says Iran put 4,000 people in prison since February. The government also took money and houses from 40 people. Some prisoners are very sick and do not get medicine. Many leaders died in a war on February 28. Now, the new leaders are very strict. People are afraid to protest because the government is violent.

Conclusion

Iran is still a dangerous place. The government is still very mean to its own people.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The Power of "Still"

In the text, we see: "Iran is still a dangerous place."

When you want to say that a situation has not changed from the past to now, use still. It is a bridge between 'then' and 'now'.

How to use it: Put it after the word 'is' or 'are'.

  • Past: It was raining. β†’\rightarrow Now: It is still raining.
  • Past: I was tired. β†’\rightarrow Now: I am still tired.
  • Past: The government was mean. β†’\rightarrow Now: The government is still mean.

πŸ“¦ Simple Grouping: "More" + [Word]

Look at how the author describes the situation:

  • More violence
  • More force
  • More people

To reach A2, stop using only "very." Use more to show that the amount or the intensity is increasing.

Pattern: More + Noun β†’\rightarrow More money, More medicine, More problems.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government will announce new policies.
prison (n.)
a place where people are kept as punishment for breaking the law
Example:She was sent to prison for stealing.
lawyer (n.)
a person who helps people with legal problems
Example:He is a lawyer who helps people.
medicine (n.)
a substance used to treat sickness or disease
Example:She took medicine to cure her fever.
war (n.)
a serious conflict between countries or groups
Example:The war lasted for many years.