New Tax Idea to Help People Pay for Energy
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Vocabulary
tax /tæks/ noun
money that people or companies must give to the government
We pay tax so the government can build schools and roads.
bank /bæŋk/ noun
a business where people keep and borrow money
I keep my money safe at the bank.
energy /ˈɛnɚdʒi/ noun
power that makes things work, like heat and electricity
We need energy to turn on lights and heat our homes.
Article
Some people want to add a new tax on banks. This tax money could help people pay for heat and electricity. The money would come from banks, not from regular people.
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