Search Ends for Young Man on Horn Island

Horn Island 尋找年輕男子的行動已結束


Introduction

Police stopped the search for 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells. They found a body in the water near Horn Island, Mississippi.

警方已停止對 18 歲青年 Nolan Xavier Wells 的搜救。他們在密西西比州 Horn Island 附近的水域發現了一具屍體。

Main Body

Nolan Wells disappeared on July 4 at 3:00 PM. He wore blue swim trunks and sunglasses. He was a tall Black man.

Nolan Wells 於 7 月 4 日下午 3 點失蹤。他當時身穿藍色泳褲並戴著太陽眼鏡。他是一名高大的黑人男性。

Many groups helped find him. The police, the Coast Guard, and volunteers used boats and planes. The Mayor asked people for help.

許多團體協助尋找他。警方、海岸警衛隊和志願者使用了船隻和飛機。市長也請求民眾幫忙。

On Monday morning, July 7, they found a body in the water. The body looks like Nolan. The family says some people are lying to get money online. Do not give money to fake accounts.

在 7 月 7 日星期一上午,他們在水域中發現了一具屍體。屍體看起來像 Nolan。家屬表示有些人為了在網上獲利而撒謊,請不要向虛假帳戶匯款。

Conclusion

The search is over because they found a body. Doctors must now confirm it is Nolan.

由於發現了屍體,搜救行動已結束。現在必須由醫生確認該屍體是否為 Nolan。

Vocabulary Learning

👕 Describing People

When we describe someone, we use a simple pattern: Person + was/wore + detail.

  • Physical Look: "He was a tall Black man."
  • Clothes: "He wore blue swim trunks."

Quick Rule: Use WAS for who they are (tall, young, a student) \rightarrow Use WORE for what they have on their body (sunglasses, a hat, blue pants).


📅 Time and Dates

Notice how the story organizes time:

  • Specific Day: "July 4"
  • Specific Time: "3:00 PM"
  • General Day: "Monday morning"

To reach A2, practice connecting the day to the time: Monday \rightarrow morning \rightarrow 9:00 AM

Vocabulary Learning

disappeared (v.)
Went away and could not be found
Example:The cat disappeared into the garden.
volunteers (n.)
People who help others for free
Example:Many volunteers helped clean the park.
lying (v.)
Saying things that are not true
Example:He is lying about his age.
fake (adj.)
Not real
Example:That is a fake diamond.
confirm (v.)
To say that something is definitely true
Example:Please confirm your email address.
Practice A2 words in a crossword