Americans Struggle as Inflation Rises Again
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Prices in the United States are going up again. This is called inflation. It means things cost more money.
This month, prices rose more than experts thought. Experts make guesses called forecasts. The real number was higher than the forecast.
Many American people say life is hard now. One person said, 'It's rough out here.' This means life is difficult.
People are paying more for food, homes, and other things they need. Some families must change how they spend money.
People are trying different ways to survive the higher prices. This means they are finding ways to manage and live with less money.
The news report talked to some Americans. They shared how they are dealing with the higher costs every day.
Vocabulary5 words
- inflation
- when prices for things go up over time
- forecasts
- guesses about what will happen in the future
- survive
- to continue to live even when things are hard
- rough
- difficult or hard
- costs
- the money you pay for something
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1. They are going up 2. It was higher than forecasts 3. True
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Prices in the United States are going _____ again. This is called _____.
This month, prices rose more than experts _____.
Many American people say life is _____ now.
People are paying more for _____, homes, and other things they need.
People are trying different ways to _____ the higher prices.
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