Big Solar Storms and Colorful Lights

強大太陽風暴與彩色極光


Introduction

The sun has a big storm. This storm makes colorful lights in the sky. People in North America and Europe can see these lights.

太陽發生了一場強大的風暴。這次風暴在天空中產生了彩色的光芒。北美和歐洲的人們都可以看到這些光芒。

Main Body

The storm started on June 2. A special spot on the sun sent out strong energy. Two clouds of energy hit each other. This made the storm very strong.

風暴於 6 月 2 日開始。太陽上的一個特殊區域釋放出強大能量。兩團能量雲相互碰撞,使得風暴變得非常強大。

Now, the lights in the sky move south. People in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and England may see them. You can see the lights if the sky is clear and there are no clouds.

現在,天空中的光芒向南移動。俄亥俄州、賓夕法尼亞州和英國的人們可能會看到。只要天空晴朗且沒有雲層,您就可以看到這些光芒。

Some radios and satellites might have problems. Power systems might also have problems. But the storm is not dangerous for people on Earth.

部分無線電和衛星可能會出現問題。電力系統也可能出現問題。但這次風暴對地球上的人類並不危險。

Conclusion

The storm is still here. People can see the lights in the US and Europe until June 5.

風暴仍然存在。美國和歐洲的人們直到 6 月 5 日之前都可以看到這些光芒。

Vocabulary Learning

☁️ The 'Possibility' Word: MIGHT

In the text, we see the word might. We use this when we are not 100% sure about something. It is like a coin flip.

  • Example from text: "Power systems might also have problems."
  • Meaning: Maybe they will have problems, maybe they won't.

How to use it (The Pattern): Person/Thingmightaction

Simple Examples for A2:

  • I might go to the park. (Maybe yes, maybe no)
  • It might rain today. (I am not sure)
  • She might call you. (Possible)

📍 Word Group: Location Words

Notice how the text talks about places. To reach A2, you need to connect people to places using IN.

  • In North America
  • In Europe
  • In Ohio
  • In England

Rule: Use In for cities, states, and continents.

Try thinking: I livein[Your City]

Vocabulary Learning

storm (n.)
Very bad weather with strong wind and rain, or a disturbance in space
Example:The big storm made the wind blow very hard.
energy (n.)
Power that is used to provide light or heat
Example:The sun gives energy to the Earth.
clear (adj.)
When there are no clouds in the sky
Example:The sky is clear, so we can see the stars.
satellites (n.)
Objects that move around a planet to send signals
Example:Satellites help us use GPS on our phones.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you
Example:It is dangerous to walk on thin ice.
Practice A2 words in a crossword