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(of a person or area) in unfavourable circumstances, especially with regard to financial or social opportunities.
disadvantaged
a tax levied on an unforeseen or unexpectedly large profit, especially one regarded to be excessive or unfairly obtained.
windfall tax
imminent or just becoming apparent.
on the horizon
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
shortages
a sharp increase, especially in price.
hikes
a senior state or legal official.
chancellor
a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it.
benefits
an argument about a particular subject, especially one in which many people are involved.
debate
a time of intense difficulty or danger.
crisis
the level of prices relating to a range of everyday items.
cost of living
What do many people want a one-time tax on?
The profits of energy companies
What does the article say is on the horizon?
Price hikes and food shortages
What might the Conservative Party become known as?
The nasty party
Who did a former prime minister say the government could not ignore?
Parents
Who criticised the UK chancellor?
A former prime minister
When will people have to start paying more for the health care system?
Next week
What is the dilemma that many people in the UK face?
Heating or eating
What does the article say have more than doubled this year?
Energy prices
What has made the price of basic necessities so expensive?
Soaring oil and gas prices
What does the article say the cost of living crisis is hitting?
People's pockets
criticised = ?
lambasted
encountering = ?
facing
critical = ?
urgent
emergency = ?
crisis
bonanza = ?
windfall
sympathetic = ?
compassionate
rising = ?
soaring
worsened = ?
exacerbated
disregard = ?
ignore
quandary = ?
dilemma
Some people want energy companies to pay a one-time extra tax. T / F
True
The government asked people to look at the horizon. T / F
False
The former prime minister said the ruling party was nasty. T / F
False
A former UK prime minister praised Britain's chancellor. T / F
False
Some people cannot afford to boil potatoes. T / F
True
Energy prices in the UK have doubled for some people in the UK. T / F
True
Some people in the UK have to choose between heating and eating. T / F
True
People have deeper pockets because of the cost of living crisis. T / F
False
The state of being extremely poor.
poverty
Done, made, or happening only once.
one-off
Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
compassionate
Very bad or unpleasant.
nasty
Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge.
ignore
Criticized someone or something strongly.
lambasted
Requiring immediate action or attention.
urgent
Start to apply.
come into effect
Made a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
exacerbated
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
dilemma
Things we need and cannot live without.
necessities
Increasing rapidly above the usual level.
soaring
A payment to a common fund or collection.
contribution
Too expensive for the average person to be able to buy.
unaffordable