A Store Lowers Food Prices
American food prices are very high. The president says there is a big crisis. A local grocery store decreases prices on three hundred items. The store lowers cost on beef and cheese. Walmart also lowers food costs. This help is for working families this summer. The president wants more stores to help.
Donald Trump is the American president. The president talks about food prices. Food is very expensive right now. People also pay much for gas. People pay much for fuel oil. The administration has many big concerns.
A poll says there is a crisis. Many Americans say prices are bad. Another poll blames Donald Trump. Most citizens blame Trump for costs. The president writes on Truth Social. Trump shares a message on Sunday.
Trump talks about a grocery store. The store name is Giant Eagle. Giant Eagle is a regional grocer. The company has many local stores. Ohio and Pennsylvania have these stores. West Virginia and Maryland have stores. Indiana also has some stores.
Giant Eagle lowers many food prices. The store has a seasonal plan. The store lowers costs this summer. These low prices end on Labor Day. The stores lower prices on cheese. The stores also lower prices on beef. This helps working families save money.
There are many cheaper items. The store cuts prices on items. There are more than three hundred items. Trump calls the grocer a patriot. Walmart also cuts prices on food. Sam's Club cuts prices on food.
These stores cut prices on ground beef. These stores cut prices on fresh produce. These stores cut prices on sweet snacks. These stores also cut prices on soft drinks. Trump wants other stores to help.
A big company buys Giant Eagle. The company name is Kroger. Kroger pays 1.65 billion dollars. This deal close date is 2027. The government must approve the deal. This sale is from July first.
Giant Eagle wants to help customers. The company wants to show value. Families need help with their bills. Trump commends these big grocery stores. He wants immediate action from others.
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Which store lowers prices on more than three hundred items?
Present Simple with Third-Person Singular Subject
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“The president talks about food prices.”
What to know · A1
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Scenario: Talking about food prices with a classmate at school.
- 01“Food is very expensive.”
- 02“I want to save money.”
- 03“Prices are high today.”
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🔑Key Phrases
This phrase introduces the topic of political discussions about cost.
The leader talks about high energy costs.
This establishes the identity of the regional store in the news.
This shop is a local bakery.
This tells the student when the discounts will stop.
The sales end on Friday.
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A Store Lowers Food Prices
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Is cheap food important for school students?
Opinion - 2
Do you buy cheap food or expensive food?
Personal - 3
Can students study well when they are hungry?
Evaluate - 4
How do high food prices affect your family?
Personal - 5
Do schools in your country teach about money?
Compare - 6
Is it good to teach children about prices?
Opinion - 7
What do you eat for lunch at school?
Personal - 8
Are food prices high in your city today?
Compare
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