Problems at Wang Fuk Court After Big Fire

May 6, 2026, 13:05
AsiaSociety

Introduction

People living at Wang Fuk Court want a big meeting. They want to talk about money and new homes.

Main Body

The government chose a company called Hop On Management to run the estate. The law says the company must have a meeting if 5% of owners ask for it. 247 owners signed a paper to ask for this meeting. Before this, the owners used the internet to ask for a meeting. Hop On Management said no. They said they did not know if the names on the internet were real. The owners want to talk about their old things and insurance money. Hop On Management will have two online meetings on May 12 and May 20. They will give news about money and the buildings. But the company says the owners cannot vote in these meetings.

Conclusion

The company will give information in May. But the owners still want a meeting where they can vote.

Learning

💡 The "Want" Pattern

In this story, people have needs. To move from A1 to A2, you must connect a person to a thing or an action using the word want.

1. Want + Thing (Noun)

  • The owners want a meeting.
  • They want money.

2. Want + To + Action (Verb)

  • They want → to talk.
  • They want → to vote.

🛠️ Quick Vocabulary Shift

Instead of just saying "big," look at how the text describes groups:

  • Owners →\rightarrow People who own the home.
  • Estate →\rightarrow A group of buildings.
  • Government →\rightarrow The people who run the city/country.

⚠️ Note on "Said"

When someone tells us something, we use said.

  • Hop On Management said no.
  • The company says the owners cannot vote.

(Use said for the past →\rightarrow Use says for now).

Vocabulary Learning

meeting (n.)
A gathering of people to talk about something
Example:We have a meeting tomorrow to discuss the new plan.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services
Example:The company sells computers and phones.
owners (n.)
People who own something
Example:The owners of the building will meet to decide.
internet (n.)
A global network of computers that share information
Example:You can find many facts on the internet.
vote (v.)
To choose something by raising your hand or writing a mark
Example:Everyone will vote for the new manager.
information (n.)
Facts or knowledge about something
Example:The teacher gave us information about the test.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods and services
Example:She saved her money for a new bike.
building (n.)
A structure with walls and a roof
Example:The building on the corner is very tall.
big (adj.)
Large in size or amount
Example:He has a big house in the city.
new (adj.)
Recently made or discovered
Example:I bought a new book yesterday.
old (adj.)
Having lived or existed for a long time
Example:The old tree in the park is very big.
ask (v.)
To request information or a favor
Example:Can I ask you a question?