topic: natural disasters
In this lesson, we will look at the forces of nature – earth, water, air and fire – in this topic of natural disasters.
water
vocabulary
use an English dictionary to check the meaning and examples. Only use translator as a last option. Take your time to understand the vocabulary.
the coastline
a flood
high alert
high winds
residence
a shack
a shed
a storm
a tidal wave
to drift
to evacuate
to race
to slam
to snatch
to sweep
giant
text
part I
a typhoon hit the coastline with high winds that raced through taking things with it. Umbrellas were being snatched from people’s hands, while sheds and shacks were swept away.
part II
The typhoon brought with it a giant tidal wave, which slammed into the coastal towns, leaving the area flooded. Residence who managed to evacuate said, “cars where drifting down the streets.”
The surrounding region is on high alert.
task
image you are a news presenter or a television reporter. Practice presenting the news.
start with ‘part I’ and then add ‘part II’.
