Car Accidents in Italy and London
Introduction
Two bad car accidents happened recently. One was in Modena, Italy. The other was in Ilford, London.
Main Body
In Modena, a 31-year-old man drove very fast. He hit a shop and many people on the street. Seven or eight people were hurt. Some people are very sick. The man tried to run away with a knife. People stopped him, and the police took him to jail. In London, the police chased a stolen car. The car hit another car at midnight. Ten people needed help from doctors. Five people had bad injuries. The police arrested a young woman and four other people in the car. In both cities, doctors and police worked fast to help the injured people.
Conclusion
The police are still studying both accidents. The suspects are in jail.
Learning
🕒 The 'Past' Action Map
When we tell a story about things that already happened, we often add -ed to the action word.
Look at these changes from the text:
- stop stopped
- chase chased
- arrest arrested
⚠️ The 'Rule Breakers'
Some words don't follow the -ed rule. You just have to remember them. These are very common for A2 learners:
| Now | Then (Past) |
|---|---|
| drive | drove |
| hit | hit (stays the same!) |
| take | took |
💡 Quick Tip: Numbers & People
To describe a person's age or a group, use these simple patterns:
- Age: "A 31-year-old man" (Use hyphens to connect the age to the person).
- Groups: "Five people" or "Four other people" (Number + Noun).