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Former Italian Aircraft Carrier to Fight Fires in Indonesia

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Italy had a big ship called the Garibaldi. It was a carrier for planes. Now the ship is going to Indonesia.

The ship will help fight fires in Indonesia. It will start work as soon as it arrives.

Fires can be very bad. They can burn forests and homes. Countries need help to stop them.

A man named Purbaya talked about money too. He said there is no new economic help yet. He said money for disasters is ready. This money can go to a group called BNPB if they ask.

BNPB is an Indonesian agency. It helps people after disasters like fires and floods.

The Garibaldi is now a symbol of help. People say it has changed things in Southeast Asia.

Vocabulary15 words

carrier
a big ship that carries planes
disasters
very bad events that hurt people or places
agency
a group that does important work for a country
economic
about money and business
stimulus
money used to help the economy grow
fund
money kept for a special reason
Southeast Asia
a group of countries near Indonesia
arrival
the time when someone or something comes
fires
burning that destroys things
help
support given to someone in need
ship
a big boat that travels on the sea
symbol
something that shows an idea
ready
prepared and able to be used
group
people who work together
revolutionized
changed something in a big way

Quiz

1. What will the Garibaldi do in Indonesia?
2. What did Purbaya say about economic stimulus?
3. True or False: BNPB can get disaster funds if they ask.

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