Diphtheria Returns to Australia
Introduction
One person died and many people are sick with diphtheria in Australia. Most sick people live in the Northern Territory.
Main Body
Many people have this sickness. Some have it in their throat and cannot breathe. Others have sores on their skin. Doctors say these two types of sickness are dangerous. Most sick people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Many live in small houses with too many people. Also, many people did not get their vaccines recently. Doctors and the government are working together. They need more money and more workers. They want to give vaccines to everyone to stop the sickness.
Conclusion
The situation is bad. The government must give help and vaccines quickly to save lives.
Learning
π‘ The 'Some vs. Others' Pattern
In the story, we see how to divide a group of people. This is very useful for A2 speaking!
How it works: When you talk about a group, you don't have to say "They" every time. You can split them:
- Some (a small part of the group)
- Others (the different part of the group)
Example from text: "Some have it in their throat... Others have sores on their skin."
Try this simple logic for your own sentences:
- Some people like coffee. Others like tea.
- Some students are here. Others are at home.
Quick Word Tip: Notice the word Many. Many A big number (More than 'some').