Former Child Actor Daveigh Chase Dies at 35

前童星 Daveigh Chase 於 35 歲逝世


Introduction

Daveigh Chase was a child actor. She died at age 35 because she was very sick.

Daveigh Chase 曾是一位童星。她因為重病,於 35 歲時逝世。

Main Body

Daveigh died on Tuesday. She had a bad infection in her blood and brain. She was in a hospital in Los Angeles because she did not eat enough food.

Daveigh 於週二逝世。她的血液和大腦有嚴重感染。由於營養不良,她當時在洛杉磯的一家醫院就醫。

Daveigh was a famous actor. She was the voice of Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch'. She was also in the movie 'The Ring'. She won an award for that movie.

Daveigh 是一位著名的演員。她為電影《星願》中的 Lilo 配音。她也出演了電影《咒怨》,並憑該片獲得獎項。

Her partner, Roy Hernandez, asked for money to help her. He said Daveigh had a hard life. She had problems with her family and other people in Los Angeles.

她的伴侶 Roy Hernandez 呼籲捐款幫她。他表示 Daveigh 的生活很艱辛,在洛杉磯與家人及他人相處時遇到了很多問題。

Conclusion

Daveigh Chase died from a bad infection and poor health.

Daveigh Chase 因嚴重感染及健康狀況不佳而逝世。

Vocabulary Learning

The Power of "WAS"

In this story, we see one word used many times to talk about the past: was.

When we talk about someone who is no longer here, or a time that has finished, we change iswas.

Look at these patterns:

  • She was a child actor. (Now she is not)
  • She was the voice of Lilo. (That was her job then)
  • She was in a hospital. (She is not there now)

Quick Guide for A2:

  • Use was for one person (I, he, she, it).
  • Use were for more than one person (we, you, they).

Examples from the text:

  • Daveigh was famous. \rightarrow Correct
  • They were in Los Angeles. \rightarrow Correct

Vocabulary Learning

actor (n.)
A person who acts in a movie or play
Example:He is a great actor in the new movie.
infection (n.)
A disease caused by germs in the body
Example:The doctor gave her medicine for the infection.
famous (adj.)
Known by many people
Example:The singer is very famous all over the world.
award (n.)
A prize given to someone for doing something well
Example:She won an award for the best student.
partner (n.)
A person you are in a relationship with
Example:He lives with his partner in a small house.
Practice A2 words in a crossword