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The key answer of exercise 1

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 10 - Preparation for the textbook Cutting Edge Intermediate - Student's Book with authors Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Jonathan Bygrave from Pearson Education

Question

Read about the Republic of Peakoilia and answer the questions.

Answer

Six main problems

  • poverty and unemployment
  • businesses closing down
  • oil wells running dry
  • schools and hospitals becoming old
  • tourist numbers falling
  • the neighbouring island could attack