Plane Crash in Brazil Kills Yu Kongjian and OthersCEFR A2
29 Sept 2025
Adapted from Global Voices Brazil, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Ian Talmacs, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
A plane crash occurred in Brazil on September 23, 2025. Yu Kongjian, a well-known Chinese landscape architect, died in this tragic event. He was 62 years old and worked on the concept of "sponge cities," which focus on better water management in urban areas.
Three other victims included a pilot and two filmmakers. They were creating a documentary together. Investigators are looking into why the plane crashed.
Difficult words
- architect — A person who designs buildings and spaces.
- victim — Someone who is harmed or killed by an event.victims
- crash — A sudden, violent collision.
- documentary — A film that tells true stories.
- investigator — A person who examines a situation to find facts.Investigators
- concept — An idea or plan.
- management — The process of organizing or controlling.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think water management is important in cities?
- How can accidents like plane crashes be prevented?
- What impact do you think this event has on the community?
- Why is it significant to remember victims of accidents?
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