A Coyote on Alcatraz Island
Introduction
A male coyote swam to Alcatraz Island in January. Scientists wanted to know where the animal came from.
Main Body
At first, people thought the coyote came from San Francisco. But scientists checked the animal's DNA. They found the coyote came from Angel Island. It swam 3.2 kilometers. This is a very long swim for a coyote. Experts think the coyote wanted a partner or a new home. Coyotes can swim, but this swim was very difficult. The water moves very fast around the island. People worried about the birds on the island. They put cameras to find the coyote. They wanted to move the animal to a safe place. But they did not find the coyote again after January.
Conclusion
Nobody knows where the coyote is now. It probably left the island.
Learning
đž The 'Past Action' Secret
In this story, almost everything happened in the past. To speak at an A2 level, you must change your action words (verbs) to show the time is finished.
The Pattern: Add -ed Look at how the words change from 'now' to 'then':
- Want Wanted*
- Check Checked*
The Tricky Ones (Irregular) Some words don't follow the -ed rule. You just have to memorize them:
- Come Came*
- Swim Swam*
- Find Found*
Quick Guide for Your Speaking: If you are telling a story about yesterday or last year, use these 'finished' words.
Example: "The coyote swam (past of swim) to the island and wanted (past of want) a home."