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Lesson 15: Tropical Storm Causes Widespread Damage Along Coastal Regions

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

peak

/peek/

- The highest point of something

The mountain’s peak was covered in snow year-round.

phenomenon

/fi-NOM-uh-non/

- A natural event or occurrence that is observed

The aurora borealis is a fascinating natural phenomenon.

preservation

/prez-er-VAY-shun/

- The act of protecting or keeping something in its original state

Environmentalists are focused on the preservation of rainforests.

rainfall

/RAYN-fawl/

- The amount of rain that falls in a specific area over a period of time

Heavy rainfall flooded the streets of the city.

red tide

/red tyd/

- A harmful algal bloom that discolors seawater and can harm marine life

The red tide caused a massive die-off of fish along the coastline.

relief

/ri-LEEF/

- Assistance or help given to those in need, especially after a disaster

The government provided relief to families affected by the wildfire.

roar

/rohr/

- A loud, deep sound, often associated with strong winds or animals

The roar of the storm could be heard for miles.

soil

/soyl/

- The top layer of the earth in which plants grow

Farmers are worried about the quality of the soil after the drought.

species

/SPEE-sheez/

- A group of living organisms capable of interbreeding

Several species of birds migrate through this region every year.

strait

/streyt/

- A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water

Ships pass through the strait to reach the open ocean.

surroundings

/suh-ROWN-dingz/

- The area around a particular place or object

The forest surroundings were destroyed by the wildfire.

tide

/tyd/

- The regular rise and fall of the sea level

The tide was unusually high due to the tropical storm.

tropical storm

/TROP-i-kuhl stawrm/

- A storm originating in tropical regions with strong winds and heavy rain

The tropical storm caused severe flooding in coastal towns.

whirl

/hwurl/

- To move rapidly in a circular motion

The wind caused the leaves to whirl in the air.

wildfire

/WYLD-fyr/

- A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over forests or grasslands

The wildfire consumed thousands of acres of forestland.

yield

/yeeld/

- The amount of something produced, especially crops

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.



Lesson 15

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 🎬

SITUATION

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

  1. How do relief efforts after a natural disaster help people recover more quickly?
  2. What can governments and organizations do to improve the preservation of the environment?
  3. How can the quality of the soil and crop yield be protected from extreme weather conditions?
  4. Do you think certain species will be more affected by climate change than others? Why or why not?