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Lesson 14: Extreme Weather Hits the Gulf Coast

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

alarm

/uh-LARM/

- A warning signal or sound

The alarm sounded when the flood warning was issued.

belongings

/bih-LAWN-ingz/

- Personal items or possessions

Many people lost their belongings during the earthquake.

crisis

/KRY-sis/

- A time of intense difficulty or danger

The country faced a humanitarian crisis due to the famine.

drill

/dril/

- A training exercise

Emergency drills are essential in preparing for natural disasters.

extreme weather

/ek-STREEM WEH-thur/

- Severe weather conditions

Extreme weather can lead to unexpected disasters.

famine

/FAM-in/

- Severe scarcity of food

The famine affected millions of people in the region.

flooded area

/FLUH-did AIR-ee-uh/

- A location that is underwater due to rain

The flooded area was declared unsafe for residents.

gulf

/gulf/

- A large area of sea partly surrounded by land

The Gulf of Mexico experienced a massive hurricane last year.

heatwave

/HEET-wayv/

- A prolonged period of excessively hot weather

The heatwave caused many people to seek shelter indoors.

herd

/hurd/

- A group of animals, especially cattle

A herd of cows was seen escaping the flooded pasture.

hunger

/huhng-gr/

- The state of not having enough food

Many organizations are working to combat hunger worldwide.

marine life

/muh-REEN LYF/

- The plants and animals that live in the sea

Pollution threatens marine life in many coastal areas.

massive quake

/MAS-iv kwayk/

- A very large earthquake

The massive quake devastated the entire region.

moisture

/MOYS-chur/

- Water vapor present in the air

The moisture in the air contributed to the heavy rainfall.

mold

/mohld/

- A fungus that grows in damp conditions

Mold can grow in homes that have been flooded.

outskirts

/OWT-skurtz/

- The outer areas of a city

Many families on the outskirts of the city were evacuated.

LET'S LISTEN! 🎧

Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.



Lesson 14

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What recent extreme weather events affected the Gulf Coast?

2. What did local authorities urge residents to do?

3. What issues did families face due to the disasters?

4. What is being done to help the situation?

LET'S PRACTICE 🎬

SITUATION

Imagine you are a reporter covering the aftermath of a natural disaster in your area. Use the vocabulary words learned in this lesson.


TASKS

1. Describe the scene in a flooded area using at least five vocabulary words.


2. Conduct an interview with a resident who lost their belongings. Ask about their feelings and what they need most right now.


3. Discuss how the community can prepare for future extreme weather events, including the importance of emergency drills.

LET'S DISCUSS

  1. How can communities better prepare for natural disasters?
  2. In what ways can individuals help those affected by crises like famine or extreme weather?
  3. What role does the government play in managing the effects of natural disasters?
  4. How can education about these topics reduce the impact of future disasters?