B1 – Intermediate
The prices of electricity and gas have increased a lot. As a result, more and more people, especially in the UK, are probably won’t be able to use their heating systems in their homes.
To solution this problem, several non-government groups have opened heat banks across the UK. A heat bank is a place where people can stay warm without having to pay for anything.
Read the lesson on the increase of heat banks in the UK and be ready to answer the questions that follow.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2208/220815-warm-banks-4.html
Discussion Questions:
- What are your thoughts on heat or warm banks? Do they help poor people or not? Explain.
- Is this a problem that some people in your country also suffer from? What do you think of it?
- What measures are you taking to save money and decrease your energy and gas consumption?
- Are you also angry about the higher and higher profits oil companies are making each year? Why or why not?
- “Each year in the UK, cold weather kills around 11,400 people.” What is your reaction to this?