Car Attack in Modena, Italy

May 16, 2026, 21:33
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Introduction

A 31-year-old man drove a car into people in Modena. Many people were hurt.

Main Body

The man drove his car onto a sidewalk. Eight people got hurt. Four people are very sick. One woman lost both legs. The car hit a shop. The man had a knife and tried to run away. People in the street stopped him and the police took him. The man is from Bergamo but lives in Modena. He had mental health problems in the past. He went to a hospital, but he stopped going. The police are looking at his house. They want to know why he did this. He did not drink alcohol or take drugs.

Conclusion

The man is in jail. The police are studying the case.

Learning

πŸ•’ The "Past Story" Pattern

To reach A2, you must move from saying "I am" to "I was". This text shows us how to tell a story using the Simple Past.

1. The Regular Change Most words just need an -ed at the end to move to the past:

  • Stop β†’\rightarrow Stopped
  • Try β†’\rightarrow Tried

2. The Rule-Breakers (Irregular) Some words change completely. You must memorize these:

  • Drive β†’\rightarrow Drove
  • Get β†’\rightarrow Got
  • Lose β†’\rightarrow Lost
  • Take β†’\rightarrow Took
  • Go β†’\rightarrow Went

3. Simple Sentence Build Look at how the text connects people to actions: The man (Person) + drove (Past Action) + his car (Object)

Quick Tip: If you see -ed or a Rule-Breaker, the action is finished. It is not happening now.

Vocabulary Learning

car (n.)
A vehicle with four wheels used for transporting people.
Example:I drive a car to work every day.
man (n.)
An adult male human.
Example:The man is standing near the door.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:People love to travel.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury.
Example:He was hurt in the accident.
sidewalk (n.)
A path beside a road for pedestrians.
Example:Walk on the sidewalk, not on the road.
sick (adj.)
Not feeling healthy.
Example:She is sick and cannot go to school.
woman (n.)
An adult female human.
Example:The woman is buying groceries.
lost (v.)
Unable to find something.
Example:I lost my keys at the park.
legs (n.)
The limbs below the hips.
Example:She has two strong legs.
shop (n.)
A place where goods are sold.
Example:I went to the shop to buy bread.
knife (n.)
A sharp blade used for cutting.
Example:He carried a knife in his pocket.
run (v.)
To move quickly on foot.
Example:She likes to run in the morning.
away (adv.)
To a distant place.
Example:Run away from danger.
street (n.)
A road in a town or city.
Example:The street is busy with cars.
police (n.)
Law enforcement officers.
Example:The police stopped the driver.
house (n.)
A building where people live.
Example:They live in a big house.
drink (v.)
To swallow liquid.
Example:I drink water every day.
alcohol (n.)
A liquid that can make people intoxicated.
Example:He does not drink alcohol.
drugs (n.)
Substances that can affect the body.
Example:The police seized illegal drugs.
jail (n.)
A place where criminals are kept.
Example:He is in jail for the crime.
study (v.)
To learn about a subject.
Example:She studies at the library.
case (n.)
A particular situation or example.
Example:This is a new case for the court.
mental (adj.)
Relating to the mind.
Example:Mental health is important.
health (n.)
The state of being free from illness.
Example:Good health comes from exercise.
problem (n.)
A difficulty or issue.
Example:He has a problem with his car.
hospital (n.)
A place where sick people are treated.
Example:She was taken to the hospital.
past (adj.)
Earlier in time.
Example:In the past, I lived in the city.
Modena (n.)
A city in Italy.
Example:The accident happened in Modena.
Bergamo (n.)
A city in Italy.
Example:He is from Bergamo.
many (adj.)
A large number of.
Example:Many people attended the concert.
very (adv.)
Extremely.
Example:It is very hot today.
both (adj.)
Two together.
Example:Both of them are my friends.