Health News: Rudy Giuliani

May 5, 2026, 05:40
EuropeHealth

Introduction

Rudy Giuliani is 81 years old. He was the mayor of New York City. Now, he is in a hospital in Florida because he is very sick with pneumonia.

Main Body

Mr. Giuliani went to Paris and then became sick. He could not breathe. He needed a machine to help him breathe. A doctor says he is better now. He can breathe and talk again. He has old lung problems from September 11, 2001. This made his new sickness worse. He also had a car accident in August 2025 and broke a bone in his back. Donald Trump says Mr. Giuliani is a strong man. However, Mr. Giuliani has many problems. He has no money and lost his job as a lawyer. Last year, the President helped him with some legal problems.

Conclusion

Mr. Giuliani is stable now. Doctors are still watching him in the hospital.

Learning

πŸ•’ Past vs. Now

Look at how the story changes from Past (finished) to Now (present).

Past (Happened before)

  • He was the mayor. β†’\rightarrow (Not anymore)
  • He went to Paris. β†’\rightarrow (He already traveled)
  • He broke a bone. β†’\rightarrow (The accident is over)

Now (Happening today)

  • He is 81 years old.
  • He is in a hospital.
  • He can talk again.

πŸ’‘ Simple Rule: Use WAS or the special past words (went, broke) to tell a story about yesterday. Use IS to describe someone right now.

Vocabulary Learning

hospital (n.)
A place where sick people are treated.
Example:She was admitted to the hospital after the accident.
sick (adj.)
Feeling ill or unwell.
Example:He was very sick after catching pneumonia.
breathe (v.)
To take air into and expel from the lungs.
Example:She could not breathe properly after the injury.
doctor (n.)
A person trained to diagnose and treat illnesses.
Example:The doctor checked his pulse.
lawyer (n.)
A person who gives legal advice.
Example:He lost his job as a lawyer.
stable (adj.)
In a steady or normal condition.
Example:His condition is stable now.
watching (v.)
Looking at or observing.
Example:Doctors are still watching him.
problem (n.)
A difficulty or issue.
Example:He has many problems with his health.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods.
Example:He has no money left.
job (n.)
A paid position of work.
Example:He lost his job.
strong (adj.)
Having great physical or mental power.
Example:He is a strong man.