THEY CAN’T UNDERSTAND WHY THE SHIP DISAPPEARED WITHOUT A TRACE

 In this lesson, we explore how to talk about mystery and disappearance. The sentence "They can’t understand why the ship disappeared without a trace" helps students describe puzzling events and use expressions of confusion and investigation. Students will use present simple, past simple, modal verbs, future forms, and more.

Examples:

• They can’t understand why the ship disappeared.

• Some people believe it was a storm.

• Others think it was something more mysterious.

• The search team is still looking for evidence.

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🧠 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple

   • They don’t know what happened.

   • It doesn’t make sense.

2. Past Simple

   • The ship left the port at midnight.

   • It didn’t send any signals.

3. Future with Will / Going to

   • They will search the area again.

   • The team is going to check the satellite data.

4. Modal Verbs

   • It could be a natural disaster.

   • They must find more information.

   • You shouldn’t believe everything you read.

   • It can’t just vanish like that!

5. Comparatives / Superlatives

   • This case is more confusing than the others.

   • It’s the strangest disappearance in years.

6. Adverbs & Prepositions

   • The signal was lost suddenly.

   • The ship was near the coast.

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📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words with Definition)

Word	Definition
Disappear	To go away or become impossible to find
Trace	A small sign or mark showing that something was there
Understand	To know the meaning of something
Search	To look carefully for something
Signal	A sound or message sent to give information
Vanished	Gone without a sign
Evidence	Facts or information that show what happened
Storm	Very bad weather with strong wind and rain
Mystery	Something that is not understood or explained
Coast	The land near the sea

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• They don’t understand what happened.

• There’s no clear answer yet.

• It could be a mystery forever.

• We don’t have all the facts.

• The ship disappeared without a trace.

• They’re trying to find the reason.

• It’s very strange and confusing.

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✏️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• The police are investigating the ship’s disappearance.

• Some experts think it was a technical problem.

Negative:

• They can’t find any evidence.

• There isn’t a clear reason yet.

Questions:

• What happened to the ship?

• Did anyone see the ship last?

• Will they continue the search?

Answers:

• Nobody knows for sure.

• No, it vanished during the night.

• Yes, they will continue looking.

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🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION

Emma: Have you heard about the missing ship?

Leo: Yes, it’s really strange. They can’t understand why it disappeared.

Emma: Was there a storm?

Leo: Some say yes, but others think it was something else.

Emma: That’s scary. Did they find any clues?

Leo: No, there’s no signal or trace. It just vanished.

Emma: Do you think they’ll find it?

Leo: I hope so. They are going to use sonar and drones.

Emma: I’ll follow the news. It’s one of the biggest mysteries this year.

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📖 LONG READING

Title: The Missing Ship of Blue Bay

Last Monday night, a cargo ship left Blue Bay with 12 people on board. The weather was calm, and everything was normal. But after midnight, all communication stopped. No one heard from the ship again.

In the morning, a rescue team started to search the area. They used helicopters, ships, and even satellite images. However, there was no sign of the ship. It had disappeared without a trace.

There are many theories. Some believe it sank quickly in deep water. Others think something mysterious happened. The families are waiting for answers. The police say the search will continue.

Questions and Answers:

1. When did the ship disappear?
   → After midnight on Monday.

2. How many people were on the ship?
   → 12 people.

3. What did the rescue team use?
   → Helicopters, ships, and satellite images.

4. Was there any trace of the ship?
   → No, it disappeared completely.

5. Is the search over?
   → No, it will continue.