Police Look for Man in Western Sydney

May 9, 2026, 02:55
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Introduction

Police are looking for a man. He drove fast away from police and used a gun in Western Sydney.

Main Body

Police told a driver to stop. The driver did not stop. The police chased the car. Then, the man left the car. He shot a gun five times into the air. The man ran away on foot. He did not want the police to catch him. Now, the police are looking for the man. They do not know where he is.

Conclusion

The man is still free. He shot a gun five times in Western Sydney.

Learning

The 'Past Action' Pattern

Look at these words from the text:

  • drove
  • told
  • chased
  • left
  • shot
  • ran

What is happening here? These are not normal words. They are 'Past' words. In English, when we talk about yesterday or a finished event, the word changes.

The Magic Shift: Normal word →\rightarrow Past word

  • drive →\rightarrow drove
  • tell →\rightarrow told
  • chase →\rightarrow chased
  • leave →\rightarrow left
  • shoot →\rightarrow shot
  • run →\rightarrow ran

Key Tip for A2: Some words just add -ed (like chased). Others are 'rebels' and change completely (like run becoming ran). If you see these shapes, the story is already finished.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
A group of people who help keep order and protect people.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
man (n.)
An adult male person.
Example:The man walked into the shop.
drove (v.)
To operate a vehicle and move it.
Example:She drove to the market every Saturday.
fast (adv.)
Moving or doing something quickly.
Example:He ran fast to catch the bus.
away (adv.)
To a place that is far from here.
Example:The dog ran away from the park.
gun (n.)
A weapon that fires bullets.
Example:The police used a gun to stop the robbery.
told (v.)
To give information or instructions to someone.
Example:She told me the truth about the mistake.
driver (n.)
A person who drives a vehicle.
Example:The driver checked the mirrors before turning.
stop (v.)
To cease moving or doing something.
Example:The traffic light told the cars to stop.
free (adj.)
Not being held or limited; able to move or act.
Example:After the trial, the prisoner was free.