A Big Storm in the North
A big storm is in the north-east United States. It brings heavy rain and strong wind. A man is dead in Brooklyn. Many homes have no power. Planes cannot fly. The streets have water. Many events are closed today. People are safe inside their homes. The storm is very dangerous.
A big storm is in the north-east of the United States. The name of the storm is a nor'easter. The storm is very strong. It brings heavy rain. It brings very strong wind. Many people are in the path of the storm. The storm is in New York and New Jersey. The storm is also in Boston. The weather is very bad.
There is a sad event in Brooklyn. A man is dead. The man is Leighton Brown. He is fifty-six years old. A tree falls on him. He is at work. He is a worker for the city. People are sad about the loss. The city is very sorry.
There are many problems now. There is no power for many homes. More than 160,000 homes are without power. The lights are off. People are not happy. Travel is also difficult. There are many delays for planes. Many planes are on the ground. People cannot fly today.
There is a lot of water on the streets. The water is in the houses. The water is in the shops. The moon is full today. The full moon makes the water high. It is dangerous. The mayor of New York City talks to the people. He says do not travel. He says do not walk in the water. He says do not drive in the water.
Many events are not open today. A baseball game is not open. A football game is not open. A concert is not open. The Ed Sheeran concert is not open. The Global Citizen Festival is not open. The storm is very big. The storm is very dangerous. People are inside their homes. They are safe inside. The storm is a big problem for everyone today.
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.
What is the name of the storm?
Present simple with be
Using 'is' to describe the current state of the weather or a person.
“The storm is very strong.”
What to know · A1
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: Describing the weather to a friend
- 01“The weather is bad.”
- 02“It is raining now.”
- 03“The wind is strong.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Describes intensity.
The wind is very strong.
Explains a common problem.
There is no food here.
Warns of danger.
The car is very dangerous.
Article Audio — Kokoro TTS
A Big Storm in the North
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Is the weather good today?
Personal - 2
Do you like the rain?
Personal - 3
Is the wind strong today?
Personal - 4
Are you safe at home?
Personal - 5
Do you like the sun or the rain?
Compare - 6
Is the storm big or small?
Evaluate - 7
Do you have power at home?
Personal - 8
Is the weather dangerous?
Evaluate
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