Two Old Couples Die in USA and Hong Kong

May 4, 2026, 20:48
AsiaSociety

Introduction

Police in the USA and Hong Kong found two old couples dead in their homes.

Main Body

In New Hampshire, USA, police found David and Rae Lynn Warren. They were 79 and 78 years old. They died because they were too cold. The police say they killed themselves. In Hong Kong, a security guard smelled something bad in a flat. Firefighters went inside. They found a man and a woman on a bed. The man was 89 and the woman was 87. They were dead. Police in Hong Kong are still looking for the reason why the couple died.

Conclusion

One couple killed themselves. Police are still studying the other case.

Learning

πŸ” The 'Who' and 'How Old' Pattern

Look at how we talk about people and their ages in this story. It is a simple pattern for A2 learners:

Person β†’\rightarrow Number β†’\rightarrow years old

  • David and Rae Lynn β†’\rightarrow 79 and 78 β†’\rightarrow years old.
  • The man β†’\rightarrow 89 β†’\rightarrow (years old).
  • The woman β†’\rightarrow 87 β†’\rightarrow (years old).

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip: Using "Too"

In the text, we see: "They were too cold."

Use too when something is 'more than okay' or 'more than enough' in a bad way.

  • Too cold β†’\rightarrow ❄️ (Very bad/Dangerous)
  • Too hot β†’\rightarrow πŸ”₯ (Very bad/Dangerous)
  • Too old β†’\rightarrow πŸ‘΄ (Beyond the limit)

Vocabulary Learning

police
A group of people who enforce the law.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
couple
Two people who are married or in a relationship.
Example:The couple celebrated their anniversary.
dead
No longer alive.
Example:The old man was dead after the accident.
home
The place where someone lives.
Example:She returned home after school.
old
Having lived for a long time.
Example:The old building was renovated.
cold
Low temperature.
Example:He felt cold in the winter.
guard
A person who protects or watches over something.
Example:The guard checked the security cameras.
smell
To detect a scent.
Example:I could smell the coffee.
flat
An apartment or a level surface.
Example:They live in a flat in the city.
firefighters
People who fight fires.
Example:Firefighters rescued the trapped family.
reason
The cause of something.
Example:We need to find the reason for the delay.
case
An example or instance of something.
Example:This case shows how important safety is.