Power Problems and Meetings in Cuba

May 14, 2026, 23:00
ChinaInternational

Introduction

Cuba has no electricity in many places. At the same time, leaders from Cuba and the USA are talking.

Main Body

Cuba has no oil or fuel. Because of this, the lights went out for many people. Some people had no power for 24 hours. Food went bad and people are angry. John Ratcliffe from the USA visited Cuba. He talked about security. The USA wants Cuba to change its laws. Cuba says it is not a danger to the USA. The USA wants to give 100 million dollars to help people. They want to give this money through the Church. President Díaz-Canel says he can take the money, but he wants the USA to stop the blockade first.

Conclusion

Cuba still has no power. The USA offers help, but there are many rules.

Learning

💡 The 'Because' Connection

In the story, we see a cause and a result. This is a key skill for A2 English: explaining why something happens.

The Pattern: Reason →\rightarrow Result

  • Example from text: "Cuba has no oil... Because of this, the lights went out."

🛠️ How to use it simply:

Instead of just saying two facts, connect them to sound more natural:

  1. I am tired →\rightarrow Because of this, I am going to sleep.
  2. It is raining →\rightarrow Because of this, I have an umbrella.
  3. The shop is closed →\rightarrow Because of this, I cannot buy milk.

Quick Tip: Use "Because of this" at the start of your second sentence to show the link clearly. 🚀

Vocabulary Learning

electricity
the flow of electric charge used for power
Example:The electricity in the house stopped during the storm.
power
energy that makes things work
Example:Many people had no power for 24 hours.
lights
objects that give light
Example:The lights went out when the power failed.
food
things that people eat
Example:The food went bad because it was not stored properly.
bad
not good or harmful
Example:The food was bad and made people sick.
angry
feeling upset or mad
Example:People were angry because they could not eat.
visited
went to see someone or somewhere
Example:John Ratcliffe visited Cuba to talk about security.
security
the state of being safe from danger
Example:He talked about security during his visit.