Mayon Volcano Erupts and People Leave Their Homes

May 3, 2026, 14:14
AsiaEnvironment

Introduction

The Mayon volcano is erupting. Thousands of people must leave their homes to stay safe.

Main Body

The volcano is very active. There were 32 earthquakes in one day. People cannot go within six kilometers of the volcano. This is because hot rocks and lava are dangerous. Ash fell on 52 villages. Many families now live in safe centers. The government gave them food and clothes. Some roads are closed and there is no water. Planes cannot fly in some areas. Ash is bad for plane engines. Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines. It erupted many times in the past.

Conclusion

The government is helping the people. They are keeping the danger zone empty.

Learning

⚠️ The 'Cannot' Pattern

In this story, we see a very useful word for beginners: cannot (can not).

What does it do? It tells us that something is impossible or not allowed.

Examples from the text:

  • People →\rightarrow cannot go within six kilometers.
  • Planes →\rightarrow cannot fly in some areas.

💡 Simple Switch

To move toward A2, you can use cannot to describe rules or problems in your own life:

  • I cannot speak French. →\rightarrow (Ability)
  • You cannot park here. →\rightarrow (Rule)
  • We cannot open the door. →\rightarrow (Problem)

🧱 Building Blocks

Notice how the sentences are built: [Person/Thing] + cannot + [Action]

Example: Planes (Thing)→cannot (Pattern)→fly (Action).\text{Planes (Thing)} \rightarrow \text{cannot (Pattern)} \rightarrow \text{fly (Action)}.

Vocabulary Learning

volcano (n.)
A mountain that erupts lava and ash.
Example:The Mayon volcano erupted again.
erupt (v.)
To explode or release lava and ash.
Example:The volcano erupted and ash fell.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:Many people left their homes.
home (n.)
A place where you live.
Example:They had to leave their homes.
stay (v.)
To remain in a place.
Example:They must stay away from the volcano.
safe (adj.)
Not dangerous.
Example:They need to stay safe.
active (adj.)
Working or happening.
Example:The volcano is very active.
earthquake (n.)
A shaking of the earth.
Example:There were 32 earthquakes in one day.
ash (n.)
Fine powder from a volcano.
Example:Ash fell on many villages.
village (n.)
A small group of houses.
Example:Ash fell on 52 villages.
family (n.)
A group of related people.
Example:Many families now live in safe centers.
center (n.)
A place where people stay.
Example:Families live in safe centers.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government gave them food.
road (n.)
A path for vehicles.
Example:Some roads are closed.
plane (n.)
A flying aircraft.
Example:Planes cannot fly in some areas.