News About Crime and Courts

Introduction

This report talks about crimes and court decisions in India and Australia.

Main Body

A court in Lucknow said a police report against a gang leader is correct. The police followed the rules. In Bhopal, police caught six people. They stole a lot of money from a teacher. In Delhi, police stopped a fake money app. It stole money from an old man. There are sad stories about families. In India and Australia, some parents and children died. Police also caught people with drugs and arrested many criminals in Mohali.

Conclusion

There are many violent crimes and money scams. Police and courts are working to stop them.

Learning

🔎 THE 'PAST HAPPENED' PATTERN

In this text, we see a very common way to talk about things that already finished. Look at these words:

  • said (from say)
  • followed (from follow)
  • caught (from catch)
  • stole (from steal)
  • stopped (from stop)
  • died (from die)

How it works: Most words just add -ed at the end (like follow \rightarrow followed).

But some words are 'rebels' and change completely!

  • Catch \rightarrow Caught
  • Steal \rightarrow Stole

Why this helps you reach A2: If you can change a word from 'now' to 'before', you can tell stories and report news, just like this article does.

Vocabulary Learning

court (n.)
A place where judges hear cases and make decisions.
Example:The court will decide if the accused is guilty.
police (n.)
People who help keep the law and protect people.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the robbery.
report (n.)
A written or spoken account of what happened.
Example:The police report described the crime scene.
gang (n.)
A group of people who work together, often to do bad things.
Example:The gang was caught stealing from the bank.
leader (n.)
A person who directs or guides others.
Example:The gang leader was arrested last night.
rules (n.)
The laws or guidelines that people must follow.
Example:Everyone must obey the rules of the city.
caught (v.)
To capture or stop someone who is doing something wrong.
Example:The police caught the thieves before they could escape.
stole (v.)
To take something that does not belong to you.
Example:He stole a bag of money from the teacher.
money (n.)
Currency that people use to buy things.
Example:The thieves stole a lot of money from the bank.
fake (adj.)
Not real; made to look like something else.
Example:The app was a fake that stole users' money.
app (n.)
A small software program for a phone or computer.
Example:She downloaded a new app to track her fitness.
drugs (n.)
Substances that can be illegal or harmful if used wrongly.
Example:The police found drugs in the suspect's bag.
arrested (v.)
To take someone into custody because they broke the law.
Example:He was arrested for stealing from the shop.
criminals (n.)
People who commit crimes.
Example:The police caught several criminals last week.
violent (adj.)
Causing physical harm or using force.
Example:The city is trying to reduce violent crimes.
scams (n.)
Plans that trick people into giving them money or information.
Example:The scam involved sending fake emails asking for bank details.
stop (v.)
To bring something to an end or prevent it from happening.
Example:The police are working to stop the thefts.