Wolves and Moose on Isle Royale
Introduction
Scientists studied animals on Isle Royale. There are more wolves now. There are fewer moose.
Main Body
Isle Royale is a big park in a lake. Scientists count the animals every winter. It was hard to visit the island recently. The weather was too warm for planes to land on the ice. There are 37 wolves now. This is a high number. Ten years ago, there were only two wolves. Now the wolf group is healthy again. There are only 524 moose. In 2019, there were 2,000 moose. Wolves eat many moose. This year, scientists saw no baby moose.
Conclusion
The wolves are doing well. The moose population is small. Scientists will study the animals again in the summer.
Learning
❄️ Comparing Now vs. Before
In the story, we see how numbers change. To reach A2, you need to show the difference between today and the past.
The Magic Switch: Is/Are → Was/Were
- Now (Present): There are 37 wolves. (Plural/More than one)
- Before (Past): There were only two wolves. (Plural/More than one)
Quick Guide for Your Own Sentences:
| Current Status | Past Status |
|---|---|
| There is (1 thing) | There was (1 thing) |
| There are (2+ things) | There were (2+ things) |
Example from the text: "There are only 524 moose" "In 2019, there were 2,000 moose."
Tip: Use 'were' whenever you talk about a group in the past!