Civil Defense Warns of Strong Winds in Rio de Janeiro
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The Civil Defense in Rio de Janeiro sent a severe alert. It warned about strong winds. The winds can reach 90 km/h.
A cold front is coming this weekend. This is why Brazil can have strong winds. Brazil can also have cyclones.
In São Paulo State, the cold front has already arrived. Winds there are already more than 50 km/h in some cities.
People need to be careful. Strong winds can be dangerous. They can break trees and damage buildings.
Officials are watching the weather closely. They want people to stay safe this weekend.
Vocabulary4 words
- Civil Defense
- a government group that helps people in emergencies
- severe alert
- a strong warning about danger
- cold front
- cold air that moves in and changes the weather
- cyclones
- big storms with strong winds
Quiz
Answer key
1. A severe alert for strong winds 2. Up to 90 km/h 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The _____ in Rio de Janeiro sent a severe _____. It warned about strong _____. The winds can reach 90 km/h.
A cold _____ is coming this weekend. This is why Brazil can have strong winds. Brazil can also have _____.
In São Paulo State, the cold front has already _____. Winds there are already more than 50 km/h in some cities.
People need to be _____. Strong winds can be dangerous. They can break trees and damage _____.