Cities Stop Ads for Meat and Oil

May 5, 2026, 16:58
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Introduction

Some cities, like Amsterdam, stop ads for meat and oil. They want to help the planet.

Main Body

Ads make people want to buy things. These cities stop ads for planes, ships, and meat. They want people to live a green life. This is like the old rules for smoking. Many cities now do this. Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Sydney have these rules. France also has these rules. The leader of the UN wants all countries to stop these ads. Some companies are angry. They say these rules are not fair. But the courts say the planet is more important than the ads. Some people say these rules are small because ads are still on the internet.

Conclusion

More cities will stop these ads to stop pollution.

Learning

🌍 The 'Action' Pattern

In this text, we see a very simple way to describe what cities and people do. Look at these short sentences:

  • Cities stop ads.
  • They want to help.
  • Companies say rules are not fair.

The Secret for A2: To speak simply, just put the Who → Action → What.

Example: The leader (Who) →\rightarrow wants (Action) →\rightarrow all countries to stop (What).

💡 Quick Word Swap

Instead of using big words, the text uses 'green' to mean 'good for nature'.

  • Green life →\rightarrow A life that protects the earth.

⚠️ Small Detail

Notice the word "also". Use it to add more information to your list:

  • Amsterdam has rules. France also has these rules.

Vocabulary Learning

ad (n.)
A notice or announcement to promote something
Example:The newspaper printed an ad for a new car.
stop (v.)
To cease or end
Example:They decided to stop smoking.
planet (n.)
The Earth or any other world in space
Example:We all live on the same planet.
cities (n.)
Large towns where many people live
Example:New York is a busy city.
help (v.)
To give support or aid
Example:Can you help me carry this box?
buy (v.)
To purchase something
Example:I want to buy a new book.
green (adj.)
Having the color green or environmentally friendly
Example:She likes to eat green vegetables.
life (n.)
The existence of a living person or animal
Example:Life is full of surprises.
rules (n.)
Guidelines or laws to follow
Example:The school has strict rules.
smoking (n.)
The act of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco
Example:Smoking is banned in the park.
companies (n.)
Businesses that sell products
Example:Many companies produce cars.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or annoyed
Example:He was angry when he lost his keys.
fair (adj.)
Just and unbiased
Example:It was a fair decision.
courts (n.)
Places where judges decide legal matters
Example:The case went to court.
internet (n.)
A global computer network
Example:I read news on the internet.