Problems in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

Introduction

More people are attacking Palestinian Christians and other people. It is now harder for people to move and travel.

Main Body

In East Jerusalem, some people attack Christians. A nun went to the hospital because of an attack. A government minister says spitting on Christians is a tradition. Now, some churches are closed. In the West Bank, there is more fighting. An armed man drove a car into a school. Many students ran away. No one died in that event. Many settlers attack Palestinian land. In April, there were many attacks. Settlers took land and broke farms. This happens even though a world court says these settlements are illegal.

Conclusion

The area is dangerous. People cannot practice their religion freely and settlers continue to take land.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes things happening right now or in the past. To reach A2, you need to see the difference between a general fact and a finished event.

1. The 'Happened' List (Past) These words tell us the action is finished:

  • Went → (Past of go)
  • Drove → (Past of drive)
  • Ran → (Past of run)
  • Took → (Past of take)
  • Broke → (Past of break)

2. The 'Current' List (Present) These words describe a situation that is true today:

  • Is → (Example: "The area is dangerous")
  • Are → (Example: "Settlements are illegal")
  • Happens → (Example: "This happens")

💡 Simple Rule: If you want to talk about a story (yesterday), use the Past list. If you want to describe a place or a person (today), use the Present list.

Vocabulary Learning

attack (v.)
to hit or harm someone or something
Example:The boy will attack the bully if he sees him again.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She went to the hospital after falling down.
tradition (n.)
a custom that people have followed for a long time
Example:The family has a tradition of eating cake on birthdays.
church (n.)
a building where people pray
Example:They visited the church on Sunday.
closed (adj.)
not open or not working
Example:The shop is closed on Sundays.
fighting (n.)
a fight or conflict
Example:The fighting in the city made many people scared.
armed (adj.)
having weapons
Example:The armed guard watched the entrance.
school (n.)
a place where children learn
Example:The kids go to school every morning.
settler (n.)
a person who moves to a new place to live
Example:The settler built a small house on the hill.
illegal (adj.)
not allowed by law
Example:It is illegal to drive without a seatbelt.