Judge Investigates Boat Accident

Introduction

The government of Madhya Pradesh is looking into a boat accident in Jabalpur.

Main Body

On April 30, a tourist boat turned over in the Bargi Dam. Thirteen people died. Twenty-eight people survived. The government chose a retired judge, Sanjay Dwivedi, to lead the study. They want the public to trust the results. The judge will find out why the boat sank. He will check if the rescue teams worked well. He will also decide who is responsible for the accident. The judge will write new safety rules for boats. He will create fast rescue teams. These rules will follow the law to keep people safe in the future.

Conclusion

The judge must give his final report to the government in three months.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking About the Future

In the story, we see the word will used many times. We use this when we talk about things that happen later.

Examples from the text:

  • The judge will find out why the boat sank.
  • He will check the teams.
  • He will write new rules.

How it works: Person + will + Action β†’\rightarrow Future Event

Easy Patterns:

  • I will go β†’\rightarrow (Later)
  • He will help β†’\rightarrow (Later)
  • They will work β†’\rightarrow (Later)

πŸ”’ Simple Counting Facts

Look at the numbers in the text. A2 learners should notice how we list facts quickly:

  • Thirteen people died.
  • Twenty-eight people survived.

Note: Keep the sentence short. [Number] + [People] + [Action].

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
the group of people who control a country or region
Example:The government announced new rules for safety.
boat (n.)
a small vessel that travels on water
Example:She rented a boat to explore the lake.
accident (n.)
an unexpected event that causes damage or injury
Example:The car accident caused traffic jams.
tourist (n.)
a person who travels for pleasure
Example:The tourist took many photos of the city.
turn (v.)
to rotate or change direction
Example:Please turn left at the traffic light.
over (prep.)
above or across a surface
Example:The picture hangs over the fireplace.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:People gather in the park for concerts.
judge (n.)
a person who decides legal matters
Example:The judge heard the case and ruled.
safety (n.)
the condition of being protected from danger
Example:Safety measures help prevent accidents.
report (n.)
a written description of events
Example:He wrote a report about the meeting.
trust (v.)
to rely on someone or something
Example:I trust my friend to keep secrets.
law (n.)
a rule made by government for society
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.