A Big Storm in Japan

A big storm called Typhoon Dujuan is in Japan. It brings heavy rain and strong wind to the Tokyo area. Seven people are dead and five are missing. Many houses have no electricity. A video game show is closed. Scientists say warm air makes the rain very heavy.
There is a big storm in Japan today. The name of the storm is Typhoon Dujuan. The storm is in the greater Tokyo area. There is a lot of rain. There is a lot of wind. The storm is very strong. The news says there are seven deaths. There are five missing people too. The people are in danger. The rain makes the ground move. This is a landslide. The water is everywhere. This is a flood. Many houses have no electricity. In Chiba, 58,000 houses are dark. The people in the houses are cold. They wait for help. The storm is here during the Silver Week holidays. There is a big video game show in Tokyo. The show is very famous. But the show is closed now. The storm is the reason. The storm moves to the Pacific Ocean now. It is Tuesday morning. The storm is not a typhoon now. It is a smaller storm. The weather agency says this. Scientists talk about the rain. They say the air is warm. The warm air holds more water. This is a big problem. The rain is very heavy in some places. On Oshima island, there is a lot of water. The water is more than two times the normal amount for September. In Tokyo, the rain is also very high. The city is wet. The people are inside their homes. They stay safe. The storm is a big event for the country. Japan sees many storms in the summer and the autumn. This storm is one of them. The people watch the news. They look at the sky. The weather is a big part of life in Japan. Everyone waits for the sun.
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What is the name of the storm?
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Using 'is' to describe the current situation of the storm.
“The name of the storm is Typhoon Dujuan.”
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Scenario: Talking about weather
- 01“The rain is heavy.”
- 02“The wind is fast.”
- 03“The weather is bad.”
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🔑Key Phrases
Describes intensity.
The wind is very strong.
Describes quantity.
There is a lot of food.
Describes safety status.
The dog is in the house.
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A Big Storm in Japan
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
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Do you like rainy days?
Personal - 2
Is the weather in your city usually good?
Personal - 3
What do you do when it rains a lot?
Personal - 4
Are you afraid of big storms?
Personal - 5
Is it good to stay in the house?
Opinion - 6
Do you like to play video games?
Personal - 7
Is the weather important for your day?
Opinion - 8
What is your favorite season?
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