The Nakba and People Leaving Their Homes

May 15, 2026, 17:43
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Introduction

Many people remember the Nakba. This happened 78 years ago. Now, more people in Gaza and the West Bank must leave their homes.

Main Body

In 1948, many Palestinians lost their homes and villages. Now, 6 million people are refugees. They cannot go back to their land. Today, the war in Gaza is very bad. Many houses are gone. 90% of people in Gaza do not have a home. More than 72,000 people died. In the West Bank, 40,000 people also left their homes. Soldiers and settlers destroyed many buildings. The UN is trying to save important papers for these people.

Conclusion

Old problems and new wars make a big crisis. Many people have no place to live.

Learning

⏳ Then vs. Now

Look at how the text talks about time. It uses two simple ways to show a change.

The Past →\rightarrow Happened / Lost The Present →\rightarrow Now / Are / Do not have

💡 The 'Number' Pattern

To reach A2, you need to describe quantities. The text does this simply:

  • Specific amount: 78 years ago / 72,000 people
  • Percentage: 90% of people

🏠 Word Connections

Notice how the word Home changes based on the action:

  • Leave their homes →\rightarrow (Moving away)
  • Lost their homes →\rightarrow (No longer own it)
  • No place to live →\rightarrow (The result)

Quick Tip: Use "Many" for big groups (Many people) and "More than" when the number is even higher (More than 72,000).

Vocabulary Learning

Nakba (n.)
a disaster or loss
Example:The Nakba was a tragic event for many families.
Gaza (n.)
a region in the Middle East
Example:Many people live in Gaza.
West Bank (n.)
a region in the Middle East
Example:The West Bank is part of Palestine.
refugees (n.)
people who have to leave their home
Example:There are many refugees in the world.
land (n.)
ground or territory
Example:They want to return to their land.
war (n.)
a conflict between countries
Example:The war caused many problems.
houses (n.)
buildings where people live
Example:They lost their houses.
died (v.)
to stop living
Example:Many people died in the conflict.
soldiers (n.)
military men and women
Example:Soldiers protect the country.
settlers (n.)
people who move to a new area
Example:Settlers built new homes.
buildings (n.)
structures
Example:The buildings were destroyed.
UN (n.)
United Nations
Example:The UN helps refugees.
papers (n.)
documents
Example:They saved important papers.
crisis (n.)
a difficult situation
Example:The crisis is very serious.