Online Work in Gaza

Introduction

Many people in Gaza work online for companies in other countries. They do this even though their city has many problems.

Main Body

In the past, people in Gaza lost many normal jobs. University students started to work on computers at home. Some groups helped them find work and gave them offices. Recently, a war destroyed many buildings and internet lines. Many offices are gone. Now, some people use solar power for electricity. This helps them work again. It is hard to get money from other countries. They cannot use PayPal. Some people use special banks or friends in other countries to get their pay.

Conclusion

Online work is a very important way to make money in Gaza. They need electricity and internet to keep working.

Learning

⚑ The Power of 'CANNOT'

In the text, we see: "They cannot use PayPal."

When you want to say something is impossible or not allowed, use cannot (or the short version: can't).

How to use it: Person β†’ cannot β†’ Action

Examples from real life:

  • I cannot speak Chinese.
  • He cannot go to the party.
  • We cannot open the door.

πŸ› οΈ Useful Action Words (Verbs)

Look at these simple words from the story that help you describe a job:

  • Find β†’ To get something (e.g., Find a job)
  • Use β†’ To work with a tool (e.g., Use a computer)
  • Make β†’ To create or earn (e.g., Make money)
  • Get β†’ To receive (e.g., Get pay)

🌍 Where? (Prepositions)

Notice how the text describes locations:

  • In Gaza (Cities/Countries)
  • At home (Specific places)
  • From other countries (Starting point)

Vocabulary Learning

destroyed
to break or ruin something
Example:The war destroyed many buildings.
solar
relating to the sun
Example:They use solar power for electricity.
important
very useful or necessary
Example:Online work is an important way to make money.