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Shell Earns More from Oil
This is a A1 (beginner) English article about shell earns more from oil. Read the article below, then check the key words and test your understanding with 4 exercises. You can also listen to the audio and tap any word to see its meaning.
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Key Vocabulary
- n.
- money a company makes
- n.
- a big round box for oil
- v.
- broken or hurt
- n.
- a big building where things are made
- n.
- money you pay to the government
Vocabulary Translations· 5 words · 12 languages
Every definition is context-aware — translated based on how the word is used in this article, not a dictionary.
money a company makes
a big round box for oil
broken or hurt
a big building where things are made
money you pay to the government
Check Your Understanding
Question 1: True or False
Shell made $6.9 billion in three months.
Oil now costs $73 a barrel.
Many people are angry about the big profit.
Shell's gas plant in Iran was damaged.
Question 2: Multiple Choice
Why did oil prices go up?
Question 3: Multiple Choice
What do many people want oil firms to do?
Question 4: Matching
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