Teen Shooter Kills Seven in Thailand
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A teenager in Thailand has killed seven people in a shooting rampage that started at his home and ended at his school.
According to authorities, the teen first killed his grandparents at home. It is not yet clear what led to this act.
After that, he went to his school and opened fire on teachers there. Five teachers were killed in the attack.
The event has shocked the community and raised questions about how such a young person could carry out such a violent act.
Police are now investigating the case to understand the teenager's motive and how he was able to get a gun.
Such attacks are rare in Thailand, and news of this incident has spread quickly across the country.
Local officials have not yet given full details about the teenager's background or any warning signs before the attack.
Support is likely to be offered to the school community and the families of the victims in the coming days.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about gun safety and youth violence in many countries around the world.
Vocabulary10 words
- rampage
- a period of violent, out-of-control behaviour
- authorities
- people or groups with official power, like the police
- opened fire
- started shooting a gun at someone
- motive
- the reason why someone does something
- incident
- an event, often something bad or unusual
- victims
- people who are harmed or killed
- investigating
- trying to find out the facts about something
- community
- a group of people who live in the same area
- violent
- using force to hurt or kill people
- background
- a person's past life and experiences
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1. Seven 2. At his home 3. False
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A teenager in Thailand has killed seven people in a shooting _____ that started at his home and ended at his school.
According to _____, the teen first killed his grandparents at home.
After that, he went to his school and _____ on teachers there.
Five teachers were killed in the _____.
Police are now _____ the case to understand the teenager's _____.
Such attacks are rare in Thailand, and news of this _____ has spread quickly.
Support is likely to be offered to the school _____ and the families of the _____.
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