The Death of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Introduction
A five-year-old Indigenous child died in Alice Springs. This event shows big problems in how the government helps Indigenous people.
Main Body
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese felt sad for the family. He did not get angry at the people who protested. This is different from the past. Many Indigenous children die in police care. The police worked fast in this case, but they did not work fast in other cases. This is a big problem. Some leaders want different rules. The government gives money for houses and food. But many Indigenous children are still in prison or very sad.
Conclusion
The government gives money, but the opposition wants new laws. Indigenous children are still not safe.
Learning
⚡ The 'Action' Pattern
In this story, we see how to describe things that happen or don't happen using simple present and past words.
1. The 'Not' Switch
To say something is not true, we put did not or do not before the action.
- Past: He did not get angry. (It happened before)
- Present: They do not work fast. (It is a general problem)
2. Word Pairs for A2 Look at these opposites found in the text. Learning them in pairs helps you speak faster:
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Fast | Slow (Not fast) |
| Safe | Dangerous (Not safe) |
| Happy | Sad |
3. Quick Rule: 'Money' and 'Laws' Notice how the text uses these words. They are things the government gives or makes.
- Give money
- Want new laws