A1AI-generatedOctober 12, 2026·2 min read·275 words·5 vocab words·Source: BBC Science

Isaias is a big storm

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Isaias is a big storm
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In brief

Isaias is a big storm. It is a category three storm. It is very strong. The wind is fast. The storm is moving to the land. This is called landfall. People watch the storm on the news. It is a dangerous storm. Stay safe from the storm.

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Comprehension
Question 1 of 2

What is the name of the storm?

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Present Simple

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Used for facts and states.

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“Isaias is a major storm.”

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Scenario: Talking about the weather

  1. 01“The weather is bad.”
  2. 02“The wind is fast.”
  3. 03“The storm is big.”

Register tip · informal

🔑Key Phrases

“Isaias is a major storm”— Isaias is a very big, important storm

Describes the size and importance of the event

Subject + be + noun phrase

The fire is a major problem.

“The storm is moving”— The storm is changing its place

Describes the action of the storm

Subject + be + verb-ing

The car is moving fast.

“It is a category three”— It is level three strength

Explains the level of the storm

Subject + be + noun

This is a level one game.

💬Discussion Questions

Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.

  1. 1

    Do you like rainy weather?

    Personal
  2. 2

    Is the weather good today?

    Personal
  3. 3

    What do you do when it rains?

    Personal
  4. 4

    Is a big storm scary?

    Opinion
  5. 5

    Do you watch the news?

    Personal
  6. 6

    Is the sun better than rain?

    Compare
  7. 7

    Are storms bad for houses?

    Evaluate
  8. 8

    Will the weather change tomorrow?

    Predict

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