A Ship Brings Fuel to New York
A big ship carries fuel from Russia to New York. The fuel costs six dollars a gallon in America. President Trump and President Putin agree on this fuel plan. But a military leader says the fuel is not enough. He wants the ship to go back.
A big ship travels on the ocean. The ship comes from the country of Russia. It carries 40,000 tons of diesel fuel. This fuel goes to New York City. Fuel prices are very high today. One gallon of fuel costs six dollars. This price is bad for many drivers.
President Donald Trump works with President Vladimir Putin. They agree on a new fuel plan. Putin sends fuel to the United States. Trump removes penalties on the Russian fuel. Russia wants to send more fuel later. The country promises regular fuel shipments to buyers.
However, some leaders do not like this deal. Arnold Punaro is a retired general. He speaks about the new ship on television. Punaro says the fuel is not enough. The country uses much fuel every hour. America uses 40,000 tons very fast. Punaro thinks the ship is a mistake.
Russia is in a war with Ukraine. Russia attacks cities in Ukraine with missiles. The attacks kill women and children in Ukraine. The attacks break the energy system in Kyiv. People in Ukraine are cold in winter. Punaro wants the ship to go back. He wants America to buy fuel elsewhere. Many people watch this news with attention.
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How much fuel does the ship carry?
Present Simple Tense
We use the present simple tense to state simple facts and routines.
“This fuel goes to New York City.”
What to know · A1
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Scenario: Talking about buying fuel at a local gas station
- 01“Fuel prices are very high today.”
- 02“One gallon costs six dollars.”
- 03“The price is bad.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Describes current expensive fuel costs using simple words.
Fuel prices are very high today in our town.
Shows two people coming to a common decision.
They agree on a new fuel plan for the city.
Expresses that a quantity is too small.
The fuel is not enough for the long trip.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Are car prices and fuel prices high in your country?
Personal - 2
How do high prices change your daily routine?
Personal
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