A major issue has arisen regarding Indonesian babies trafficked to Singapore. Recently, Indonesian authorities convicted 19 people involved in a trafficking scheme. These individuals were guilty of selling over 34 babies for adoption. Most of the babies went to Singapore, with at least 12 confirmed arrivals. The adoptive parents in Singapore are currently worried about what will happen next. They did not know their adopted babies might have been part of trafficking. Parents express anxiety as they await decisions from both governments. They hope the authorities will make choices that are best for the children. The Indonesian and Singaporean governments have been asked to help find a solution. It is important for the identities of these children to be established first. Many questions remain, such as whether the babies should return to their biological families. Child protection advocates argue these children deserve to know their true origins and receive necessary care from their real parents. The legal implications of reversing adoptions are complex.
B1 · Intermediate · 163 words · ~1 min
Word notebook · B1
Tap a highlighted word in the text, or study the list below.
- trafficking
- illegally buying and selling people
- convicted
- found guilty of a crime
- advocates
- people who support a cause
- biological
- related by blood or birth
- implications
- possible effects or results
- anxiety
- a feeling of worry or nervousness
- origins
- the places or people something comes from
- authorities
- official people in charge
Comprehension check · B1
Finished reading? See how much stuck.
1.What did the 19 people get convicted for?
2.Why are adoptive parents anxious?
3.What do advocates want for the children?
















































