Problems in Bolivia
Introduction
Bolivia has many problems with money and people. Now, many people want President Rodrigo Paz to leave his job.
Main Body
The country has very little money. There is not enough energy. Teachers and drivers are angry. They are protesting in the streets. Workers and miners want the President to quit. In the city of La Paz, police used gas. The protesters used bombs. Many roads are closed. Now, food and medicine cannot move. The government wants to talk. The President met with twenty miners. A minister says the government wants to help. But the workers are still angry.
Conclusion
Bolivia is in a dangerous time. The government and the workers are trying to talk, but the money crisis is very bad.
Learning
β‘ The 'Action' Pattern
In this story, we see how to describe people doing things right now. This is the best way to tell a story in A2 English.
The Rule:
Use am/is/are + word ending in -ing.
Examples from the text:
- They are protesting β (They are doing it now)
- Workers are trying β (They are doing it now)
π¦ Words for 'Quantity'
To reach A2, you must know how to describe how much of something there is. Look at these opposites from the article:
- Many (Large number) Many people / Many roads
- Little (Small amount) Very little money
- Not enough (We need more) Not enough energy
π Simple Logic: Cause Effect
English sentences often follow a simple line. Look at how the text connects ideas:
Roads are closed Food cannot move