John Worboys Stays in Prison
Introduction
The Parole Board says John Worboys cannot leave prison. He is dangerous to other people.
Main Body
John Worboys was a taxi driver. He put drugs in drinks and hurt many women. He did this between 2000 and 2008. He hurt maybe 100 women. Many people are happy he stays in prison. One woman, Carrie Johnson, was a victim. She says this decision keeps women safe. The police did not stop him for a long time. The Board looked at his papers. They did not have a meeting. They said he cannot go to a simpler prison. He must stay in a closed prison.
Conclusion
John Worboys is still in prison. He does not have a date to leave.
Learning
🛑 The Power of 'Cannot'
In this text, we see the word cannot.
What is it? It is used when someone is NOT allowed to do something or is NOT able to do it.
- John Worboys cannot leave prison. He is not allowed to go home.
- He cannot go to a simpler prison. The rules say no.
⏳ Talking About the Past
Look at how the story changes from 'now' to 'before'. We use -ed for finished actions.
- He hurt women (Irregular: stays the same)
- The police did not stop him (Past negative)
- The Board looked at his papers (Regular: add -ed)
Quick Tip: Use these words to tell a story about yesterday or ten years ago.
🛠️ Useful A2 Vocabulary
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Victim | A person hurt by a crime |
| Decision | A choice made after thinking |
| Dangerous | Not safe |
| Safe | No danger |