World News for Students of English

20-01-2015 15:00

A couple enjoying a trip in a national park in Thailand got a little bit closer to the wildlife than they hoped when an elephant went on a rampage and destroyed their car.

Yes, that’s right! This wild male elephant took to the roads running through the Khao Yai National Park and began rubbing up against cars and even attempted to sit on one.

The young couple who were inside the sedan was unharmed, but it was a close call, as the elephant left the vehicle badly damaged and ripped off the bumper.

Most of the drivers sat in their cars, waiting for the elephant to stop and one reversed, as the animal edged closer.

Park officials who’ve now imposed a driving restriction say there are around 300 wild elephants roaming around at this time of year because it’s mating season.

Difficult words: go on a rampage (to get angry or excited), attempt (to try), sedan (a type of car with four doors), unharmed (not hurt), close call (when something bad almost happened), rip off (to remove something forcefully), bumper (a part of the car in the front and back that protects the car), edge (to move slowly), impose (to put into effect), roam (to walk/move), mating season (the time when animals make babies).

Source: www.ondemandnews.com