
LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
peak
/peek/
The mountain’s peak was covered in snow year-round.
phenomenon
/fi-NOM-uh-non/
The aurora borealis is a fascinating natural phenomenon.
preservation
/prez-er-VAY-shun/
Environmentalists are focused on the preservation of rainforests.
rainfall
/RAYN-fawl/
Heavy rainfall flooded the streets of the city.
red tide
/red tyd/
The red tide caused a massive die-off of fish along the coastline.
relief
/ri-LEEF/
The government provided relief to families affected by the wildfire.
roar
/rohr/
The roar of the storm could be heard for miles.
soil
/soyl/
Farmers are worried about the quality of the soil after the drought.
species
/SPEE-sheez/
Several species of birds migrate through this region every year.
strait
/streyt/
Ships pass through the strait to reach the open ocean.
surroundings
/suh-ROWN-dingz/
The forest surroundings were destroyed by the wildfire.
tide
/tyd/
The tide was unusually high due to the tropical storm.
tropical storm
/TROP-i-kuhl stawrm/
The tropical storm caused severe flooding in coastal towns.
whirl
/hwurl/
The wind caused the leaves to whirl in the air.
wildfire
/WYLD-fyr/
The wildfire consumed thousands of acres of forestland.
yield
/yeeld/
The farmers had a low yield this year due to poor rainfall.
LET'S LISTEN! 🎧
Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What natural event caused damage to the coastal region?
2. How did the storm affect the tide?
3. What concerns do local farmers have after the storm?
4. Who is assisting in the preservation of endangered species?
LET'S PRACTICE 🎬
You are a local reporter covering the aftermath of a wildfire or tropical storm. Use the vocabulary words learned in the lesson to describe the event and its impact.
TASKS
Reporter Task: Describe the wildfire or storm and its effects on the environment, including how it impacted the local surroundings and species.th global efforts.
Interview Task: Conduct an interview with a resident who was affected by the storm or wildfire. Ask about the damage to their belongings, how they are coping, and what relief efforts they have seen.
Discussion Task: Discuss with your teacher how climate change might increase the frequency of phenomena like wildfires or tropical storms.
LET'S DISCUSS
- How do relief efforts after a natural disaster help people recover more quickly?
- What can governments and organizations do to improve the preservation of the environment?
- How can the quality of the soil and crop yield be protected from extreme weather conditions?
- Do you think certain species will be more affected by climate change than others? Why or why not?