Problems and Health Issues in Walford

Walford 的問題與健康狀況


Introduction

People in Walford have big problems. They have health issues and legal trouble.

Walford 的居民面臨巨大的問題。他們有健康問題和法律麻煩。

Main Body

George Knight and Nicola Mitchell had a fight about money. George hit his head and fell. Phil Mitchell says George has a brain disease. Nicola is now very worried.

George Knight 與 Nicola Mitchell 因為金錢問題而發生爭執。George 撞到頭並跌倒。Phil Mitchell 說 George 患有腦病。Nicola 現在非常擔心。

Ian Beale had an accident with Jordan Fox. Ian might go to prison. He needs a lawyer because he drank alcohol.

Ian Beale 與 Jordan Fox 發生了意外。Ian 可能會入獄。因為他喝酒了,所以需要律師。

Denise Fox has blood cancer. She needs to go to the hospital now. But she wants to help her daughter, Chelsea, instead.

Denise Fox 患有血液癌症。她現在需要去醫院。但她反而想幫助她的女兒 Chelsea。

Conclusion

Ian Beale has legal problems. Nicola Mitchell is stressed. Many people are very sick.

Ian Beale 有法律問題。Nicola Mitchell 壓力很大。許多人病得很嚴重。

Vocabulary Learning

🩺 The 'Feeling' & 'Having' Pattern

In English, when we talk about health or emotions, we use have and be in different ways. Look at these examples from the story:

1. Things you possess (Problems)

  • Have + [The Problem]
  • "They have health issues."
  • "George has a brain disease."
  • "Denise has blood cancer."

2. How you feel (States)

  • Be + [The Feeling]
  • "Nicola is worried."
  • "Nicola is stressed."
  • "People are sick."

💡 Quick Tip for A2: If it is a disease or a physical thing → Use HAVE If it is an emotion or a condition → Use BE

Example transformation: Sick \rightarrow I am sick. \rightarrow (State) Cold \rightarrow I have a cold. \rightarrow (Thing)

Vocabulary Learning

issues (n.)
problems or things that people talk about
Example:Health issues can be very serious.
legal (adj.)
relating to the law
Example:He needs legal help to solve his problem.
disease (n.)
an illness of the body or mind
Example:The doctor is treating the brain disease.
prison (n.)
a building where criminals are kept
Example:He might go to prison for a long time.
lawyer (n.)
a person who studies the law and helps people in court
Example:The lawyer will speak for Ian in court.
alcohol (n.)
drinks like beer or wine that can make you feel dizzy
Example:Drinking too much alcohol is bad for your health.
stressed (adj.)
feeling very worried or nervous
Example:Nicola is stressed because of the fight.
Practice A2 words in a crossword