Fire in the Amazon

There is a fire in the Amazon forest. The Amazon is a very big and important place. NASA sees the fire from space. The fire is bad for the trees and the animals. Many people are sad about the fire. Scientists are watching the fire now. We hope the fire stops soon.
The Amazon is a big place. It is a forest. The forest is green. Now, there is fire in the Amazon. The fire is in the forest. NASA has news about this fire. NASA looks at the Earth. NASA sees the fire from space. The fire is hot. The fire is bad for the trees. The fire is bad for the animals. The forest needs the rain. The forest needs the trees. The fire is a big problem. Many people look at the news. People want to help the forest. The forest is important for the Earth. The air is important too. The fire makes smoke. The smoke is in the air. The smoke is dark. NASA scientists watch the fire. They watch the fire every day. They use tools to see the fire. They use tools to see the smoke. The fire is active now. It is a sad time for the Amazon. The Amazon is a home for many things. It is a home for plants. It is a home for animals. The fire is a danger. We see the fire on the computer. We see the fire on the phone. The news is new today. The news is from NASA. NASA studies the planet. NASA studies the land. NASA studies the water. NASA studies the air. Today, NASA studies the fire. The fire is in the Amazon. It is a big forest. The forest is in South America. The fire is a bad event. We must look at the forest. We must care for the forest. The forest is a special place. The fire is a big change. It is not good for the world. We hope the fire stops soon.
Take a position. Out loud, if you can.
Four ways to start. Pick one and try saying it before you scroll on.
Tip · Record yourself, use in a notebook, or practice with a language partner.
Where is the fire?
Present Simple 'Be'
Using 'is' to describe the state of the forest and the fire.
“The fire is in the forest.”
What to know · A1
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: Talking about a news story
- 01“Did you see the news?”
- 02“It is a big problem.”
- 03“I hope it stops.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Simple statement of fact.
The cat is in the house.
Describes the action of the organization.
He looks at the book.
Expresses the severity of the event.
This is a big problem.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Why is the forest important?
Opinion - 2
How do you feel about the fire?
Personal - 3
Is the fire bad for the animals?
Evaluate - 4
What can we do for the forest?
Predict - 5
Do you like trees or water more?
Compare - 6
Is it good to watch the news?
Opinion - 7
Can the fire stop soon?
Predict - 8
Are forests better than cities?
Compare
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