Two Women Go to Prison for Violence

May 8, 2026, 18:35
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Introduction

Two women in the UK must go to prison. They were violent because of animals.

Main Body

Claire Bridger is 64 years old. Her husband killed two dogs. Claire was very sad and angry. She used a kitchen knife to hurt her husband. She went to prison for three years. Aija Cernevica is 30 years old. She worked in care. She killed a dog in a park. Children saw her do this. She hit and kicked the dog. She had five knives. The court said Aija is dangerous. She must go to prison for three years. Also, she cannot work in care again.

Conclusion

Both women got three years in prison. Aija also lost her job forever.

Learning

The "Past Action" Pattern

Look at these words from the story:

  • killed
  • worked
  • used
  • hit

The Secret: Most of these words end in -ed. This is how we tell a story about things that already happened.

Example Map: Work (Now) → Worked (Yesterday) Use (Now) → Used (Last week)

Special Words (The Rule Breakers): Some words change completely. They don't use -ed.

  • Go → Went
  • See → Saw

Quick Guide for A2: If you want to talk about the past, try adding -ed. If the word feels strange, it might be a "Rule Breaker" like went or saw.

Vocabulary Learning

prison
A place where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
Example:She was sent to prison for three years.
violent
Using or involving physical force that can cause injury or damage.
Example:They were violent because of animals.
kitchen
A room where food is cooked.
Example:She used a kitchen knife to hurt her husband.
knife
A sharp blade used for cutting.
Example:She used a kitchen knife to hurt her husband.
hurt
To cause pain or injury to someone.
Example:She used a kitchen knife to hurt her husband.
care
The provision of assistance or support to someone.
Example:She worked in care.
dangerous
Likely to cause harm or injury.
Example:The court said Aija is dangerous.
job
A paid position of regular work.
Example:Aija also lost her job forever.
forever
For all time; permanently.
Example:Aija also lost her job forever.
park
An area of land used for recreation.
Example:She killed a dog in a park.
children
Young human beings below the age of puberty.
Example:Children saw her do this.
hit
To strike someone or something with force.
Example:She hit and kicked the dog.