Bad Care for Animals in the USA and Germany

美國與德國的動物虐待事件


Introduction

This report talks about two stories. In these stories, people did not take care of their animals.

本報告講述了兩個故事。在這些故事中,人們沒有照顧好他們的動物。

Main Body

In Florida, police arrested Christina Pitts on June 2. She had 92 animals. The animals did not have enough food or medicine. One horse was very sick and died.

在佛羅里達州,警方於6月2日逮捕了Christina Pitts。她擁有92隻動物。這些動物缺乏足夠的食物或藥品。有一匹馬病得很嚴重並死亡。

In Germany, a place called Ziegenbande had 80 dead goats. The goats had no food and no water. Doctors saved 41 other animals. The owner said the animals were happy, but this was a lie.

在德國,一個名為Ziegenbande的地方有80隻山羊死亡。這些山羊沒有食物也沒有水。醫生救了另外41隻動物。飼主聲稱動物們很快樂,但這是謊言。

Now, the police in Florida are looking for more proof. In Germany, the court is slow. The trial for the owner did not start yet.

現在,佛羅里達州的警方正在尋找更多證據。在德國,法院進度緩慢。飼主的審判尚未開始。

Conclusion

Both owners did not feed their animals. Now, the law is helping the animals.

兩位飼主都沒有餵養他們的動物。現在法律正在幫助這些動物。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

To tell a story about things that already happened, we often change the action word (verb).

The Pattern: Word + -ed \rightarrow Past

  • arrest \rightarrow arrested
  • save\text{e} \rightarrow saved*

The Special Words (Irregulars): Some words change completely. You must memorize these:

  • do \rightarrow did
  • have \rightarrow had
  • say \rightarrow said

Quick Example from Text:

  • Present: She has animals. \rightarrow Past: She had 92 animals.
  • Present: This is a lie. \rightarrow Past: This was a lie.

Vocabulary Learning

animal (n.)
A living creature that is not a plant.
Example:The animal in the zoo was very friendly.
food (n.)
Something you eat to stay healthy.
Example:She brought food for the animals.
medicine (n.)
A substance that helps you feel better when you are sick.
Example:The doctor gave him medicine.
horse (n.)
A large animal that can be ridden.
Example:The horse ran across the field.
sick (adj.)
Not feeling well.
Example:The horse was sick and needed rest.
dead (adj.)
No longer alive.
Example:The dead goats were buried.
doctor (n.)
A person who helps people get better when they are ill.
Example:The doctor saved many animals.
owner (n.)
A person who has something as their property.
Example:The owner of the farm was angry.
law (n.)
Rules that people must follow.
Example:The law protects animals.
proof (n.)
Evidence that shows something is true.
Example:The police need proof of the crime.
Practice A2 words in a crossword