ICAC Checks Parramatta Council and Wollongong University
Introduction
A group called ICAC is looking for bad actions at the Parramatta Council and the University of Wollongong.
Main Body
ICAC looks at the Parramatta Council. They think a former boss, Gail Connolly, gave jobs to her friends. They also think she used secret tools to watch people she did not like. ICAC says the council used private emails. They did this to hide information from the public. They also paid 5.2 million dollars to 80 workers who left their jobs. ICAC also looks at the University of Wollongong. Some people said the university was not honest. They think outside workers had too much power over the school.
Conclusion
ICAC is still checking both places and talking to witnesses.
Learning
π The 'Action' Pattern
In this story, we see how to describe things people do or did in the past. To move to A2, you must know the difference between now and before.
The Change:
- Now (Present): ICAC looks at the council. β (They are doing it now).
- Before (Past): Gail gave jobs to friends. β (It happened in the past).
Simple Word Shifts:
| Now | Before |
|---|---|
| give | gave |
| use | used |
| pay | paid |
π‘ Quick Tip: The 'Hidden' Meaning
When the text says "They did this to hide information," the word to explains the reason.
Example: I study English to get a job.