Pirates in the Indian Ocean

May 6, 2026, 18:31
AfricaInternational

Introduction

Pirates in Somalia took many ships in the Indian Ocean. Recently, pirates left one ship.

Main Body

Pirates took three ships in April. These ships are the Honour 25, the Sward, and the Eureka. Naval ships moved to another area, so the pirates had a chance to attack. Pirates used a small ship called the Fahad-4. They used this ship to find other boats to attack. They tried to take a ship called the Minerva Pisces, but guards stopped them. The pirates had no more food and water. Other ships were also very careful. Because of this, the pirates left the Fahad-4 on May 4. Now, 47 countries are watching the area closely.

Conclusion

The ocean is still dangerous. Pirates still have some ships.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about the Past

To tell a story about things that already happened, we often change the action word (verb).

The Rule: Most words just need -ed at the end.

  • Move β†’\rightarrow Moved
  • Stop β†’\rightarrow Stopped
  • Use β†’\rightarrow Used

The 'Rule Breakers': Some words change completely. You must memorize these!

  • Take β†’\rightarrow Took
  • Leave β†’\rightarrow Left
  • Have β†’\rightarrow Had

Example Sentences from the Story:

  • "Pirates took many ships." (Not 'taked')
  • "Naval ships moved to another area." (Regular change)
  • "Pirates left one ship." (Not 'leaved')

Vocabulary Learning

pirate (n.)
A person who attacks ships at sea.
Example:The pirate tried to board the merchant ship.
ship (n.)
A large boat that travels on water.
Example:The ship sailed across the ocean.
ocean (n.)
A large body of salt water.
Example:The ocean is very deep.
water (n.)
A clear liquid that people drink.
Example:She drank water after the hike.
food (n.)
What people eat.
Example:They had no food on the boat.
guard (n.)
A person who protects.
Example:The guard stopped the pirate from entering.
attack (v.)
To try to harm or take something.
Example:The pirate planned to attack the ship.
small (adj.)
Not big.
Example:They used a small boat for the mission.
boat (n.)
A small vessel on water.
Example:The boat drifted in the sea.
area (n.)
A part of a place.
Example:The patrol covered the area near the coast.
chance (n.)
An opportunity.
Example:The pirates had a chance to escape.
watch (v.)
To look at carefully.
Example:The navy watched the region closely.
dangerous (adj.)
Able to cause harm.
Example:The ocean is still dangerous.
still (adv.)
Not moving.
Example:The sea was still at night.
careful (adj.)
Paying attention to avoid mistakes.
Example:The crew was careful to avoid the pirates.