Search for Hikers at Mount Dukono Volcano

Introduction

Indonesian teams are looking for three hikers. A volcano called Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island.

Main Body

On May 8, 2026, the volcano erupted. 20 people climbed the mountain. This was not allowed. 17 people are safe, but three people are missing. Rescue teams found one person from Indonesia. Two people from Singapore are still missing. The ground is too hot and dangerous for the rescuers to reach them. The volcano is very dangerous. The government closed all paths in April 2026. People must not go there. The government may punish people who break this rule.

Conclusion

Rescuers are still looking for the two Singaporean men, but the volcano is still dangerous.

Learning

πŸ›‘ STOP & GO: Rules in English

In this story, the government tells people what they can and cannot do. To reach A2, you need to show if something is allowed.

The Forbidden (Must Not) When something is strictly against the rules, we use: Must not β†’\rightarrow Must not go there.

The Past Action (Not Allowed) When someone did something wrong in the past: Was/Were not allowed β†’\rightarrow This was not allowed.

The Risk (May) When something is a possibility in the future: May β†’\rightarrow The government may punish people.


Quick Comparison Table

Rule TypeWord UsedExample from Text
❌ ForbiddenMust notMust not go there
πŸ•’ Past MistakeNot allowedThis was not allowed
⚠️ PossibleMayMay punish people

Vocabulary Learning

search
to look for something or someone
Example:The police will search the area for clues.
hikers
people who walk in the mountains or countryside for fun
Example:Many hikers climbed the trail after the storm.
volcano
a mountain that can erupt with lava and ash
Example:The volcano erupted and sent ash into the sky.
erupt
to burst out, especially a volcano
Example:The volcano will erupt if the pressure builds up.
climb
to go up a mountain or hill
Example:She will climb the mountain early in the morning.
dangerous
something that can cause harm or injury
Example:The ground was dangerous after the earthquake.
rule
a rule is a rule that tells people what is allowed or not
Example:You must follow the safety rule when hiking.
rescue
to help someone who is in danger
Example:Rescue teams will help the lost hikers.