Problems at Redland City Council
Introduction
Redland City Council has many problems. The Mayor is sick and the leaders fight with each other.
Main Body
Mayor Jos Mitchell is not at work for six weeks. She says people are mean to her. The council also has problems with its boss, Louise Rusan. Some people say the way they chose her was wrong. In the past, other leaders had problems too. Adelia Berridge was a leader from 2020 to 2024. She said the council did not respect her. She said they shared her private health secrets on the internet. Many people complain about this council. In 2024, they had the most complaints in the state. Some people say the council helps their friends with business deals. Now, the state government sent a helper to fix these problems.
Conclusion
The state government is watching the council because there are too many fights and complaints.
Learning
💡 The 'People' Pattern
Look at how the text talks about people and their feelings. To reach A2, you need to describe who did what and how they feel.
1. Action Words (Verbs)
- Fight → Two people disagree strongly.
- Complain → To say you are unhappy about something.
- Respect → To be polite and kind to someone.
2. Describing the Situation
| Word | Meaning | Example from Text |
|---|---|---|
| Sick | Not healthy | The Mayor is sick. |
| Mean | Not kind | People are mean to her. |
| Wrong | Not correct | The way they chose her was wrong. |
3. Time Trick: Now vs. Then
- Now (Present): "The Mayor is sick." (Use is/are for things happening now).
- Then (Past): "Adelia Berridge was a leader." (Use was/were for things that finished).
Quick Tip: To describe a problem, use: [Person] + is/was + [Adjective]. Example: The boss was wrong.