John Stephenson Pulls a Car with Fire

Introduction

John Stephenson is from Spalding. He did a dangerous challenge in Halifax. He pulled a car while his body was on fire.

Main Body

John pulled a heavy Renault car for 40 metres. He used a rope on his private parts to pull the car. He used fire liquid on his skin. He did this because he wants to break records. John does many strange things. He pulled cars before. He also put fire on his head. He has other records too. He hit a bag 300 times in 30 seconds with weights. John wants to help people. He wants people to talk about men's health and cancer. He also wants to stop bullying in schools. He collected money for a children's hospital.

Conclusion

John had some small burns on his skin. But he is okay now.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The "Action" Shift

Look at how the story talks about John. It uses two different ways to describe his life:

1. Things he ALREADY did (The Past)

  • Pulled a car
  • Used a rope
  • Collected money

2. Things he wants NOW (The Present)

  • Wants to help
  • Wants to break records

πŸ” Simple Rule for A2: When you talk about a finished event (like a challenge), add -ed to the action word.

Pull β†’ Pulled Collect β†’ Collected

⚠️ Watch out! Some words change completely. They don't use -ed: Do β†’ Did (Example: "He did a dangerous challenge")


Vocabulary Boost:-

  • Heavy β†’ Not light (like a car)
  • Strange β†’ Not normal (like fire on a head)

Vocabulary Learning

dangerous
something that can cause harm or injury
Example:The road was dangerous because of the sharp turns.
challenge
a difficult task that tests skill or endurance
Example:She accepted the challenge of learning a new language.
pull
to drag or move something with force
Example:Please pull the door open.
heavy
having a lot of weight or mass
Example:The box was heavy and hard to lift.
rope
a strong cord made of fibers
Example:He tied the rope to the tree.
liquid
a substance that flows freely
Example:Water is a liquid.
skin
the outer covering of the body
Example:He washed his skin after the hike.
break
to separate into pieces or stop working
Example:The glass broke when it fell.
record
a documented achievement
Example:He set a new record in the race.
help
to give support or aid
Example:Can you help me with this problem?
people
human beings
Example:Many people attended the concert.
health
the state of being free from illness
Example:Exercise is good for your health.
bullying
the act of harassing or mistreating others
Example:Bullying is not allowed in school.
money
currency used for buying goods and services
Example:She saved money for a trip.
hospital
a place where sick or injured people are treated
Example:He went to the hospital after the accident.