Police Search for Two Missing People

Introduction

Police in Australia and New Zealand are looking for two missing people. Their names are Trisha Graf and Natalia.

Main Body

Trisha Graf is 41 years old. She lived in Andamooka. She drove her car on December 12. Her car hit a kangaroo. Police found her car near Blue Dam, but Trisha was not there. Police searched in old mines in March. Natalia is a teenager in New Zealand. She was at a shop in Stokes Valley on May 10 at 6:00 PM. Her family is very worried about her. Police want to find her now.

Conclusion

Police need help from the public. Please call the police if you have information.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' Simple Trick

Look at how the story tells us things that already happened. We just change the word slightly or use a special form:

  • LiveLived (She lived in Andamooka)
  • DriveDrove (She drove her car)
  • HitHit (It stays the same!)
  • FindFound (Police found her car)

Quick Rule: When you talk about yesterday or last year, use these 'finished' words.


📍 Who is where?

Notice these small words that show a place:

In \rightarrow cities or countries (In Australia, in old mines) At \rightarrow a specific point (At a shop) Near \rightarrow close to something (Near Blue Dam)

Example: "She is at the shop in New Zealand."

Vocabulary Learning

missing (adj.)
Not present or not found.
Example:The missing keys were found under the sofa.
search (verb)
Look for something carefully.
Example:We will search the park for the lost puppy.
public (adj.)
Belonging to all people.
Example:The public library is open every day.
information (n.)
Facts or details about something.
Example:I need more information about the event.
worried (adj.)
Feeling anxious about something.
Example:She was worried that she would be late.