Narges Mohammadi is Very Sick in Prison

May 5, 2026, 18:31
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023. Now, she is in a hospital in Iran because she is very sick.

Main Body

Narges had two heart attacks in March and May. She is very weak now. She lost 20 kilograms and she cannot speak well. She is in a hospital in Zanjan. Many people are worried. They say she does not have the right doctors. Her lawyers want her to go to Tehran. In Tehran, her own doctors can help her. They asked the French president to help her stay alive.

Conclusion

Narges is still in the hospital with guards. Her friends want other countries to help her now.

Learning

🩺 The 'Being' Pattern

Look at how we describe a person's state using is and are. This is the most important tool for A2 beginners to describe health and feelings.

The Pattern: Person β†’\rightarrow is/are β†’\rightarrow Condition

Examples from the text:

  • Narges β†’\rightarrow is β†’\rightarrow sick.
  • She β†’\rightarrow is β†’\rightarrow weak.
  • People β†’\rightarrow are β†’\rightarrow worried.

πŸ’‘ Quick Switch: Is vs. Are

Use IS for one personUse ARE for many people
She is sick.They are worried.
The doctor is here.The lawyers are here.

🚫 Making it Negative

To say something is NOT true, just add not after the word.

  • She is not (isn't) well.
  • They are not (aren't) happy.

Vocabulary Learning

hospital
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She is in the hospital for treatment.
prison
a place where people are kept as punishment
Example:He was sent to prison for his crimes.
sick
not feeling well
Example:I feel sick after eating too much.
heart
the organ that pumps blood
Example:She has a heart attack.
attack
an act of violence or a sudden illness
Example:He had a heart attack.
weak
lacking strength
Example:She feels weak after the illness.
kilograms
a unit of weight
Example:She lost 20 kilograms.
speak
to talk or communicate
Example:She cannot speak well.
people
human beings
Example:Many people are worried.
worried
feeling anxious or concerned
Example:They are worried about her health.
doctors
medical professionals who treat patients
Example:The doctors are helping her.
lawyers
professionals who give legal advice
Example:Her lawyers want her to go to Tehran.
help
to make it easier or possible for someone
Example:They asked the president to help her.
stay
remain in a place
Example:They want her to stay alive.
guards
people who protect or watch over
Example:She is with guards.
friends
people who are close to you
Example:Her friends want help.
countries
nation states
Example:Other countries can help.