The US is making more oil than any country in history – EASY

The United States made a lot of oil this year. In October, November and December they made 13.3 million barrels each day. This is more than before COVID-19 in 2020.

The US sells this oil to other countries. They sell the same amount of oil as Saudi Arabia and Russia. Saudi Arabia and Russia want to make oil cost more, but the US makes so much oil that the price stays low. Canada and Brazil also make a lot of oil now.

In 2024, people will want more oil than ever. Experts say there is enough oil for everyone. The oil price was $100 at the start of the year, but now it is $70 to $75.

Some people in the US do not like President Biden’s oil plans. Some people think making oil is bad for the Earth. Other people want to make even more oil.

Vocabulary

• Oil – A thick black or brown liquid found underground used for fuel/energy and making things like plastic
• Million – 1,000,000 = one-million
• Barrel – A large container used to measure oil; A big round container/bin
• Amount – quantity; number; total; sum; size
• Price – How much money something costs
• Expert – a person with a lot of knowledge and experience in a trade, job or profession
• Enough – Having what is needed or sufficient; plenty; a good amount; abundant
• President – leader; the top person in a large company, organization, or country; boss
• Earth – the planet/world we live on 🌎

Discussion Questions

• Is it good or bad for the US to sell oil to other countries? Why?
• What do you think about the United States making so much oil compared to before COVID-19?
• Do you think the world will stop using oil one day? Why or why not?
• Why do you think Canada and Brazil are also making a lot of oil now?

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Original Story

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The United States is producing more oil than any country in history | CNN Business

As the world grapples with the existential crisis of climate change, environmental activists want President Joe Biden to phase out the oil industry, and Republicans argue he’s already doing that. Meanwhile, the surprising reality is the United States is pumping oil at a blistering pace and is on track to produce more oil than any country has in history.

Fill-in-the-Blank Listening Practice

The United States _____ a lot of oil this year. In October, November and December they made 13.3 million barrels each _____. This is more than before COVID-19 in _____.

The US sells this oil to _____ countries. They sell the same amount of oil as Saudi Arabia and _____. Saudi Arabia and Russia want to make _____ cost more, but the US makes so much oil that the price _____ low. Canada and Brazil also make a lot of oil _____.

In 2024, people will want _____ oil than ever. Experts say there is enough oil for _____. The oil price was $100 at the start of the year, but now it is $_____ to $75.

Some people in the US do not like _____ Biden’s oil plans. Some people think making oil is bad for the Earth. _____ people want to make even more oil.