Man Throws Rock at Rare Seal in Hawaii
Introduction
Police in Maui are looking at a man from Seattle. He threw a rock at a rare Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina.
Main Body
A man threw a big rock at a seal named Lani on Tuesday. The seal was safe. People saw the man. He said he had a lot of money and did not care about the law. Police took the man, but he left to talk to a lawyer. Monk seals are very rare. Laws protect these animals. The government is now checking the case. The man might pay a lot of money or go to prison. Mayor Richard Bissen says the seal is important to the town. He says visitors must be kind to animals. Other police say people often bother seals in other places too.
Conclusion
The police are still working on the case with the national government.
Learning
⚡ The 'Action' Word Shift
In this story, things already happened. To talk about the past, we often add -ed to the end of the word.
Look at these changes:
- Look → Looked
- Protect → Protected
⚠️ The 'Rule-Breakers' (Irregular) Some words are rebels. They don't use -ed. They change completely. You must memorize these to reach A2:
- Throw → Threw
- Say → Said
- Leave → Left
Quick Guide for You:
Now (Present) Then (Past)
- I throw a ball I threw a ball.
- He says hello He said hello.
- The man leaves The man left.
💡 Helpful A2 Tip: When you see 'did not', the action word goes back to its normal shape.
- Wrong: He did not cared.
- Right: He did not care.