The 91st Birthday of the Dalai Lama
達賴喇嘛 91 歲生日
Introduction
People around the world celebrated the 91st birthday of the Dalai Lama. There were prayers and new buildings in India.
全球民眾共同慶祝達賴喇嘛 91 歲生日。在印度舉行了祈禱活動並落成新建築。
Main Body
The Tibetan government organized the events. In Shimla, monks prayed for the leader's health. In Gangtok, a new community center opened. People from different religions came together as friends.
西藏政府組織了此次活動。在西姆拉，僧侶們為領袖的健康祈禱。在岡托克，開設了一座新的社區中心。不同宗教的人們像朋友般地聚集在一起。
The Dalai Lama was born in 1935. He became the leader of Tibet when he was young. In 1959, he left Tibet and went to India. He brought 80,000 people with him. He still lives in India today.
達賴喇嘛出生於 1935 年。他在年輕時便成為西藏的領袖。1959 年，他離開西藏前往印度，並帶領 8 萬人同行。他至今仍居住在印度。
The Dalai Lama did not go to the parties. He had a doctor's operation on his knee in Delhi. He is now in Ladakh. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a message. He said the Dalai Lama brings peace to the world.
達賴喇嘛沒有出席派對。他在德里接受了膝蓋手術。他目前在拉達克。印度總理莫迪發來訊息，表示達賴喇嘛為世界帶來和平。
Conclusion
The birthday ended with many prayers. The events helped Tibetan people feel connected to their leader.
生日慶典在眾多祈禱聲中結束。這些活動讓西藏人民感受到與領袖的連結。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 Past vs. Now
Look at how the story moves from long ago to today. This is the secret to A2 speaking.
The Past (Finished)
- He became the leader.
- He left Tibet.
- He brought people.
- He had an operation.
The Present (Still True)
- He lives in India today.
- He is now in Ladakh.
Quick Rule When you see a year (1935, 1959), use the Past form. When you see "today" or "now", use the Present form.
🌍 Where things happen
Notice how the text uses In for places:
In + Place In India, In Shimla, In Gangtok, In Delhi.
If it is a city or a country, just use In.