Big Explosion at Fireworks Factory in China

May 5, 2026, 08:58
AsiaInternational

Introduction

A fireworks factory in Liuyang, China, had a big explosion. Many people died and other people were hurt.

Main Body

The explosion happened on Monday at 4:40 PM. 26 people died and 61 people were hurt. The buildings fell down and there was a lot of smoke. 500 workers and three robots looked for people. The workers used water to stop more explosions. They told people to stay 3 kilometers away from the factory. Liuyang makes many fireworks for the world. China sells a lot of fireworks to other countries. But factories in China often have dangerous accidents. President Xi Jinping wants to know why this happened. He said the government must find the problem. He wants all factories to be safer now.

Conclusion

The rescue work is finished. Now the government is looking for the cause of the explosion.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

In this story, almost everything already happened. To tell a story about the past, we usually add -ed to the action word.

Examples from the text:

  • Happen →\rightarrow Happened*
  • Look →\rightarrow Looked*
  • Finish →\rightarrow Finished*

⚠️ The 'Special' Words

Some words are rebels! They don't use -ed. You must memorize these common changes:

  • Be (is/are) →\rightarrow Was/Were (Example: "There was a lot of smoke")
  • Say →\rightarrow Said (Example: "He said the government must find the problem")

🌍 Simple Word Pairs

Notice how the text connects a place to an action:

  • Liuyang →\rightarrow makes fireworks
  • China →\rightarrow sells fireworks

When talking about a city or country, use a simple "Place + Action" sentence to be clear.

Vocabulary Learning

fireworks (n.)
Small explosive devices that make noise and light.
Example:The fireworks lit up the night sky.
factory (n.)
A place where goods are made.
Example:The factory produced many toys.
explosion (n.)
A sudden violent burst of sound and energy.
Example:The explosion caused damage to the building.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:Many people gathered to watch the event.
workers (n.)
People who work.
Example:Workers fixed the broken machine.
robots (n.)
Machines that can work automatically.
Example:Robots help in factories.
water (n.)
Liquid used for drinking or cleaning.
Example:She drank water after the walk.
stop (v.)
To end or prevent something.
Example:The fireman stopped the fire.
dangerous (adj.)
Able to cause harm or injury.
Example:The chemicals are dangerous to touch.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government announced a new policy.