War, Energy, and Food Problems

May 13, 2026, 10:36
AfricaInternational

Introduction

Wars and a lack of money make it hard for poor people to get food.

Main Body

The US, Israel, and Iran are in a conflict. This stops ships in the Strait of Hormuz. These ships carry oil and plant food. Now, oil and food costs are higher. Poor countries have more hunger. Rich countries do not give enough money for the climate. The US left a big climate agreement. Germany might cut its money for the climate. This is a big problem for the world. Farms need more money and better technology. They use too much water. The world will have 10 billion people in 2050. We must change how we grow food to feed everyone.

Conclusion

Leaders will meet at COP31 in Türkiye. They must find money to help food and the planet.

Learning

💡 The 'Cause and Effect' Pattern

In the text, the writer shows how one thing makes another thing happen. This is a great way to speak at an A2 level.

The Pattern: Something happens →\rightarrow This causes a problem

Examples from the text:

  • Conflict →\rightarrow Stops ships →\rightarrow Prices go up.
  • No money →\rightarrow Hard to get food.
  • Too many people →\rightarrow Need better technology.

🛠 Word Power: 'Money' Verbs

Notice how the text uses different words for money. Instead of just saying "pay," look at these:

  1. Give money: To provide help (Example: Rich countries do not give enough money).
  2. Cut money: To stop or reduce spending (Example: Germany might cut its money).
  3. Find money: To look for a way to pay for something (Example: They must find money).

🌍 Simple Fact-Building

To describe the world, use: [Subject] + [Verb] + [Amount/Group]

  • The world →\rightarrow will have →\rightarrow 10 billion people.
  • Poor countries →\rightarrow have →\rightarrow more hunger.

Vocabulary Learning

conflict
a serious disagreement or argument
Example:The conflict between the countries stopped the ships.
Strait
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water
Example:The ships were blocked in the Strait of Hormuz.
climate
the usual weather in a place
Example:The climate in the region is hot and dry.
agreement
a deal or promise between people or countries
Example:The US signed a big climate agreement.
technology
tools and machines made by people to help with work
Example:Farms need better technology to grow more food.
water
clear liquid that plants and animals drink
Example:The farms use too much water for irrigation.
population
the number of people living in a place
Example:The world will have 10 billion people in 2050.
grow
to make something bigger or produce more
Example:We must change how we grow food to feed everyone.
feed
to give food to someone or something
Example:The farmers work hard to feed the hungry.
leaders
people in charge of a country or group
Example:Leaders will meet to discuss the planet's future.
meet
to come together with others
Example:They will meet at COP31 in Türkiye.
planet
a large body of rock or ice that orbits a star
Example:We need to protect the planet for future generations.