Big Storm Bavi Hits Islands in the Pacific

強風暴 Bavi 襲擊太平洋群島


Introduction

A very strong storm called Super Typhoon Bavi hit the Mariana Islands. It hit Rota, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

一場名為 Super Typhoon Bavi 的超級颱風襲擊了馬利亞納群島,影響範圍包括羅塔島、關島及北馬利亞納群島。

Main Body

The wind is very fast. It can reach 333 kilometers per hour. Many houses in Rota will break. There will be no electricity for many months. People cannot live in some parts of Rota now.

風速非常快,最高可達每小時 333 公里。羅塔島許多房屋將會損毀,許多月份將沒有電力。目前羅塔島部分地區無法居住。

Leaders are helping people. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero prepared Guam for the storm. FEMA brought a lot of water and food. Some people went to safe centers, but some centers are full. Ships and planes stopped working.

領導人們正在協助民眾。州長 Lou Leon Guerrero 為關島做了風暴準備。FEMA 運送了大量水和食物。有些人前往避難中心,但部分中心已滿員。船隻與飛機均停止運作。

These islands had other big storms in 2023 and April. The ocean is very warm now. This warm water makes the storms stronger.

這些群島在 2023 年與 4 月也經歷過其他強風暴。目前的海洋水溫很高,溫暖的海水使風暴變得更加強大。

Conclusion

The weather is still dangerous. Leaders are watching the storm and helping people in shelters.

天氣依然危險。領導人們正密切監控風暴,並協助避難中心的人員。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Will' Power

In the story, we see words about the future. When we don't know exactly when, but we know something is going to happen, we use will.

Examples from the text:

  • Many houses \rightarrow will break.
  • There \rightarrow will be no electricity.

How to use it: Subject + will + action

Simple Practice Pattern:

  • It will rain. 🌧️
  • I will help. 🤝
  • They will go. 🚶‍♂️

🌡️ Describing Things (Adjectives)

To get to A2, you need to describe the world. Look at how the article describes the storm:

  • Strong storm (Power)
  • Fast wind (Speed)
  • Warm water (Temperature)
  • Dangerous weather (Risk)

Quick Tip: Put these words before the thing you are talking about. Wrong: Storm strong \rightarrow Right: Strong storm

Vocabulary Learning

storm (n.)
Very bad weather with strong wind and rain
Example:The storm broke many trees in the garden.
electricity (n.)
The power that makes lights and machines work
Example:We cannot watch TV because there is no electricity.
prepared (v.)
To get ready for something
Example:She prepared her bag for the trip.
centers (n.)
Buildings where people go for help or information
Example:The community centers are open for everyone.
dangerous (adj.)
Not safe; can hurt you
Example:It is dangerous to swim in the ocean during a storm.
shelters (n.)
Safe places to stay during bad weather
Example:Many families are staying in emergency shelters.
Practice A2 words in a crossword