Narges Mohammadi Goes to Hospital

May 11, 2026, 09:37
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize. She is now in a hospital in Tehran because she is very sick.

Main Body

Narges is 54 years old. She was in Zanjan prison. She had heart problems and could not breathe. She lost a lot of weight. She was hurt when the police arrested her in December. Narges is in prison for a long time. The government says she spoke against them. She has a sentence of more than 30 years. Her brother says the government did not help her before. Her family wants the government to stop the court case. They want her to be free so she can get better.

Conclusion

Narges is in Pars Hospital. Her own doctors are helping her now.

Learning

⏱️ Past vs. Present

Look at how the story changes from now to before. This is the secret to A2 English.

1. The 'Right Now' (Present) We use the word is for facts today.

  • Narges is 54 years old.
  • She is in a hospital.

2. The 'Before' (Past) We use was or had for things that already happened.

  • She was in prison.
  • She had heart problems.

Quick Map: Is (Today) → Was (Yesterday) Has (Today) → Had (Yesterday)

💊 Action Words (Verbs)

Notice these simple patterns for health and movement:

  • Lose → Lost (She lost weight)
  • Help → Helping (Doctors are helping)
  • Get → Get better (To improve health)

Key phrase to remember: "To be free" → Not in prison.

Vocabulary Learning

hospital
A place where sick people are treated by doctors and nurses.
Example:She is staying in a hospital to recover from her illness.
prison
A building where people are kept because they have broken the law.
Example:He was in prison for many years.
government
The group of people who run a country or city.
Example:The government made a new law.
police
People who protect the public and enforce the law.
Example:The police stopped the traffic.
family
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Example:Her family is very supportive.
doctor
A person who helps people stay healthy or get better when they are sick.
Example:The doctor gave her medicine.
case
A situation or problem that needs to be solved or investigated.
Example:The case was very difficult.
court
A place where legal cases are decided by judges.
Example:The court heard the evidence.
sentence
A punishment given to a person who broke the law.
Example:She received a long sentence.
free
Not being in prison or under restriction.
Example:She wants to be free again.
better
Improving in health or condition.
Example:She feels better after the treatment.
weight
The amount of heaviness of something.
Example:He lost a lot of weight.
breathe
To take air in and out of the lungs.
Example:She could not breathe easily.
heart
The organ that pumps blood through the body.
Example:He has heart problems.
old
Having lived for many years.
Example:She is 54 years old.
years
Units of time, each consisting of 12 months.
Example:He has worked there for many years.
sick
Not feeling well or having a disease.
Example:She is very sick.
very
Used to emphasize a quality or quantity.
Example:It is very hot today.
lost
No longer having something that was possessed.
Example:He lost his keys.
hurt
To cause pain or injury.
Example:She was hurt by the accident.
won
To achieve victory or success.
Example:She won the prize.
arrested
Taken into custody by police.
Example:He was arrested for the crime.
stop
To cease or end an action.
Example:They want the government to stop the case.
get
To receive or obtain something.
Example:She can get help from the doctors.