Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is in the Hospital

May 4, 2026, 19:30
USHealth

Introduction

Rudolph Giuliani is 81 years old. He is in a hospital in Florida because he has pneumonia.

Main Body

He went to the hospital on Sunday. He has lung problems from the September 11 attacks. He needed a machine to help him breathe, but now he can breathe on his own. Mr. Giuliani was once a famous mayor and lawyer. Later, he helped Donald Trump. He said the 2020 election was not right. Because of this, he lost his law license and owes a lot of money. Donald Trump says Mr. Giuliani is a warrior. Other leaders from New York City hope he gets better soon.

Conclusion

Mr. Giuliani is still in the hospital. Doctors are watching him while he gets better.

Learning

The 'Now' vs 'Then' Shift

Look at how the story changes time. We use different words for things happening right now and things that already happened.

1. Right Now (Present)

  • He is in a hospital.
  • He has pneumonia.
  • Doctors are watching him.

2. Back Then (Past)

  • He went to the hospital. (Past of 'go')
  • He was a famous mayor. (Past of 'is')
  • He lost his license. (Past of 'lose')

Quick Pattern Guide:

Is → Was Has → Had Go → Went

Why this matters for A2: To tell a story, you must jump between these two. If you say "He is a mayor" but he is retired, it is wrong. You must use "He was a mayor."

Vocabulary Learning

hospital
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She went to the hospital because she had a fever.
pneumonia
an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs
Example:He was diagnosed with pneumonia after a coughing fit.
breathe
to take air into the lungs and let it out
Example:After the exercise, she could breathe more easily.
own
to have something as your own
Example:He can now breathe on his own without a machine.
lawyer
a person who works with laws and helps people in court
Example:My brother is a lawyer who specializes in family law.
election
a process where people choose leaders by voting
Example:The election will decide who will be president.
right
a good or correct choice; also a legal claim
Example:She felt her right to vote was important.
money
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:He saved his money for a new phone.
hope
to want something to happen or believe it will happen
Example:They hope the patient will recover soon.
better
in a more good or improved state
Example:After rest, she felt much better.
doctors
medical professionals who treat patients
Example:The doctors recommended a check-up.
watch
to look at something carefully over time
Example:The nurses will watch the patient closely.