The Search for Nancy Guthrie
尋找 Nancy Guthrie
Introduction
Police are looking for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. She disappeared from her home in Arizona on February 1, 2026.
警方正在尋找 84 歲的 Nancy Guthrie。她於 2026 年 2 月 1 日在亞利桑那州的家中失蹤。
Main Body
Police and the FBI are working together. They have DNA samples and video from a doorbell camera. The FBI and local police had some problems at the start. They did not agree on how to test the DNA.
警方與 FBI 正在合作。他們擁有 DNA 樣本以及門鈴攝影機的錄像。FBI 與當地警方在開始時遇到一些問題，他們對於如何測試 DNA 沒達成共識。
Some people think the family took her. However, the police say the family is not guilty. The family wants to find Nancy and they are helping the police.
有些人認為是家人將她帶走了。然而，警方表示家人並無過錯。家人希望能找回 Nancy，並且正在協助警方。
There is a big prize of $1.1 million for information. A retired agent says the case is still active. He thinks the person who took Nancy will make a mistake soon because of the money.
目前提供 110 萬美元的高額獎金以換取線索。一名退休探員表示此案仍在調查中。他認為綁架 Nancy 的人會因為這筆錢而很快露出馬腳。
Conclusion
Police are still searching for Nancy Guthrie. They are using science and money to find the person who took her.
警方仍在尋找 Nancy Guthrie。他們正利用科學手段與金錢來尋找將她帶走的人。
Vocabulary Learning
🔍 Focus: Linking Ideas
In the story, we see a very useful word: However.
It is used to change the direction of a thought.
- Idea A: People think the family took her.
- The Switch: → However
- Idea B: The police say the family is not guilty.
Quick Guide for A2: Use However when you want to say "but this is different." It usually comes at the start of a new sentence to create a contrast.
🛠 Word Building: People & Roles
Notice how the text describes people. To reach A2, you need to recognize these 'role' words:
- Agent (A professional worker for the government/police)
- Family (The people related to Nancy)
- Police (The people who keep the law)
Pattern Alert:
The [Role] + [Action]
→ The agent says...
→ The family wants...
→ The police are searching...