Heavy Rain in Japan and Thailand

日本與泰國強降雨


Introduction

Japan and Thailand have bad weather. There is a lot of rain and water on the streets.

日本與泰國天氣惡劣。降雨量大,街道上積水嚴重。

Main Body

Japan has big rain clouds. The rain is very strong in the south. This rain can cause floods and move the earth on hills.

日本有巨大的雨雲。南部地區降雨強烈。這次降雨可能會導致淹水以及山區土石流。

Thailand also has a strong wind and rain. The rain is heavy in the north and the center. This can cause fast floods.

泰國同樣有強風與大雨。北部與中部地區降雨密集,這可能會導致快閃洪水。

Small boats in Thailand must stay in the port. The waves in the sea are very high until Friday.

泰國的小型船隻必須留在港口。海面波浪直到週五前都會很高。

Conclusion

Experts are watching the weather. The rain is dangerous for buildings and boats.

專家正在監控天氣狀況。降雨對建築物與船隻具有危險性。

Vocabulary Learning

🌧️ The 'Amount' Word: A LOT OF

In the text, we see: "There is a lot of rain."

When you want to say there is a big number or a big amount of something, use a lot of. It is the easiest way to speak English because it works for everything!

How to use it:

  • A lot of rain (Water) \rightarrow
  • A lot of clouds (Things) \rightarrow
  • A lot of boats (Objects) \rightarrow

⚡ Quick Word Swap

Look at how the writer describes the rain. They don't just say "big." They use different words to show power:

  • Strong rain (Powerful)
  • Heavy rain (Lots of water falling fast)
  • Dangerous rain (Not safe)

Tip: Use "Heavy" for rain and snow, but use "Strong" for wind!

Vocabulary Learning

cause (v.)
To make something happen
Example:Heavy rain can cause floods in the city.
floods (n.)
Too much water covering the land
Example:The floods destroyed many houses.
port (n.)
A place where ships and boats stay
Example:The boat is waiting in the port.
waves (n.)
Moving lines of water on the sea
Example:The waves are very high during a storm.
experts (n.)
People who know a lot about a subject
Example:Weather experts say it will rain tomorrow.
dangerous (adj.)
Not safe; can hurt you
Example:It is dangerous to swim in the sea today.
Practice A2 words in a crossword