Dangerous Lightning Strikes

危險的雷擊


Introduction

Lightning hit people in different places. Two people died and others went to the hospital.

不同地方有人被雷電擊中。兩人死亡,其他人則被送往醫院。

Main Body

In Florida, lightning hit a car with a man named Damien Curry. He is okay. In another part of Florida, a man named Viktar Kiryk died in the water.

在佛羅里達州,一名叫 Damien Curry 的男子在車內被雷擊中。他平安無事。

In Singapore, a 24-year-old man died. He was with seven friends on the water. The police say it was an accident.

在新加坡,一名 24 歲的男子死亡。他當時與七名朋友在水上。警方表示這是一場意外。

Many people do not leave the beach when they see warning lights. They only leave when it rains. This is very dangerous.

許多人在看到警告燈時並不離開海邊。他們直到下雨才離開。這樣做非常危險。

Conclusion

The weather is dangerous now. People must follow safety rules to stay alive.

現在天氣非常危險。人們必須遵守安全守則以確保生存。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Location Words

Look at how the text tells us where things happen. We use 'In' for cities, states, and countries.

  • In Florida
  • In Singapore

💧 The 'Water' Pattern

Notice these two phrases:

  1. Died in the water
  2. On the water

In the water = Inside (swimming/drowning). → On the water = On top of (in a boat).

⚠️ Danger Words (Must vs. Do not)

To reach A2, you need to give orders or warnings:

  • Do not leave → (Stop!) Don't do this.
  • Must follow → (Important!) You have to do this.

Quick Summary: City/Country → In Inside liquid → In the water Top of liquid → On the water Strong rule → Must

Vocabulary Learning

lightning (n.)
A flash of bright light in the sky during a storm
Example:The lightning hit the tree during the storm.
accident (n.)
Something bad that happens by chance, not on purpose
Example:He had a small car accident yesterday.
warning (n.)
A sign or message that tells you about a danger
Example:The red light is a warning to stop.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause a problem
Example:It is dangerous to swim in a stormy sea.
safety (n.)
The state of being safe from harm or danger
Example:Please follow the safety rules in the school.
Practice A2 words in a crossword