Two People Die in Bristol House Explosion

Introduction

Police are looking into a dangerous explosion at a house in Bristol. Two people died and three people were hurt.

Main Body

The explosion happened on Sunday morning at 6:30. Police went to the house for a family problem. Then the explosion happened. A man and a woman died. A man, a woman, and a child had small injuries. They went to the hospital but they are okay now. Police called the army to help. The army looked for more bombs. The police say the explosion is strange, but it was not a terrorist attack. They also looked at another house in Speedwell. Other houses near the home are okay. People left their homes for a short time. They went to a local club. Now most people are back in their homes, but police are still checking the house.

Conclusion

The police are still working. They are not looking for more people.

Learning

πŸ•’ Time & Sequence

In this story, we see how to talk about things that happened in the past. Look at these word changes:

  • Happen β†’ Happened
  • Go β†’ Went
  • Say β†’ Said (or say in the present)

The 'Past' Pattern Most of these words just need -ed at the end to show the action is finished.

  • Look β†’ Looked
  • Call β†’ Called

The 'Special' Words Some words change completely. You must memorize these:

Go β†’\rightarrow Went (Example: Police went to the house)

Are β†’\rightarrow Were (Example: Three people were hurt)


Quick Tip for A2: When you tell a story about yesterday or last week, always check if your verb needs an -ed or if it is a 'special' word like went.

Vocabulary Learning

explosion
a sudden violent burst of energy or sound
Example:The explosion caused a lot of damage.
hospital
a place where sick or injured people are treated
Example:She was taken to the hospital after the accident.
injuries
hurt or damage to a body part
Example:The injuries were minor and did not need surgery.
dangerous
posing risk or harm
Example:The area is dangerous after the fire.
police
law enforcement officers who maintain order
Example:The police arrived quickly to investigate the incident.