Beaches Closed Because of Dead Whale

因死鯨魚導致海灘關閉

Jun 21, 2026, 09:18
AustraliaEnvironment

Introduction

Bells Beach and Winkipop are closed. A dead whale is on the beach.

Bells Beach 與 Winkipop 已關閉。海灘上有一隻死掉的鯨魚。

Main Body

A dead whale arrived on Sunday. Now, sharks may come to the beach to eat the whale. This is dangerous for people.

星期日有一隻死掉的鯨魚漂上岸。現在鯊魚可能會來到海灘吃掉鯨魚。這對人類來說很危險。

Government workers want to move the whale. They are working with local leaders and park workers.

政府工作人員想要移走這隻鯨魚。他們正與當地領導者及公園工作人員合作。

Some people think the ocean water will take the whale away. But the beaches are still closed for now.

有些人認為海水會將鯨魚沖走。但目前海灘仍然關閉。

Conclusion

The beaches are closed until the whale is gone.

海灘將關閉直到鯨魚被移走為止。

Vocabulary Learning

🐋 Focus: How to describe a problem

In this story, the writer uses very simple words to explain why a place is closed. Look at the connection between the Cause and the Result.

The Pattern

  • Something is happening →\rightarrow The result

Examples from the text:

  1. Dead whale on beach →\rightarrow Beaches are closed.
  2. Whale is there →\rightarrow Sharks may come.
  3. Sharks are coming →\rightarrow Dangerous for people.

Quick Vocabulary Guide

  • Closed: You cannot go inside or enter.
  • Dangerous: Not safe. It can hurt you.
  • Move: To take something from one place to another.

A2 Tip: Using "Until"

  • "The beaches are closed until the whale is gone."
  • Use until when you are waiting for a specific change to happen before you can do something again.

Vocabulary Learning

closed (adj.)
Not open for people to enter or use
Example:The shop is closed on Sundays.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause a problem
Example:It is dangerous to swim in the ocean during a storm.
government (n.)
The group of people who control a country or city
Example:The government makes new laws for the people.
local (adj.)
From the area where you live
Example:I buy fresh vegetables from the local market.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→