William Wong Loses University Job After Car Accident

William Wong 因車禍失去大學職位


Introduction

William Wong works for a university and the government. The university stopped his work because the police arrested him for a car accident.

William Wong 同時在大學與政府工作。由於他因一起車禍被警方逮捕,大學已停止其工作。

Main Body

On Monday, Mr. Wong hit two parked cars. The police say he drank alcohol before he drove. He did not stop his car after the accident. He said he is sorry and will help the police.

週一,Wong 先生撞上兩輛停泊的汽車。警方表示他在開車前飲酒。他在事故發生後並未停車。他表示很抱歉,並將配合警方調查。

The university is very sad about this. They took away his jobs as a dean and director. They say their staff must behave well.

大學對此深感遺憾。他們撤銷了他的院長與主任職務。他們表示員工必須表現良好。

The government group also looks at his behavior. They have rules for all members. If he broke the rules, he will be in trouble. He might go to prison for three years or pay a lot of money.

政府部門也在審查他的行為。他們對所有成員都有相關規定。如果他違反規定,將會面臨處分。他可能會被判處三年監禁或支付高額罰金。

Conclusion

Mr. Wong cannot work at the university now. He must wait for the police and the government to finish their work.

Wong 先生目前不能在大學工作。他必須等待警方與政府完成調查。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Past vs. Future' Switch

Look at how the story moves from what happened to what will happen. This is the key to A2 storytelling.

The Past (Finished)

  • hit \rightarrow happened Monday
  • drank \rightarrow happened before driving
  • took away \rightarrow the job is gone now

The Future (Possible/Planned)

  • will help \rightarrow a promise for later
  • will be \rightarrow a result of the rules
  • might go \rightarrow maybe yes, maybe no

💡 Simple Rule: Use -ed or special past words for the news. Use will or might for the consequences.

Vocabulary Learning

arrested (v.)
When the police take someone away to a police station because they think they committed a crime.
Example:The police arrested the man after he stole the car.
alcohol (n.)
Drinks like beer or wine that can make you feel dizzy or sleepy.
Example:It is dangerous to drive after drinking alcohol.
dean (n.)
The head of a department or college at a university.
Example:The dean of the university spoke to the students.
director (n.)
A person who is in charge of an organization or a group.
Example:The director decided to change the company rules.
behave (v.)
To act in a particular way, usually in a good or correct way.
Example:Children must behave well in the classroom.
behavior (n.)
The way a person acts.
Example:The teacher was happy with the student's behavior.
prison (n.)
A building where criminals are kept as punishment.
Example:He had to go to prison for two years.
Practice A2 words in a crossword