Floods Hit Southern Brazil, Leaving People Homeless
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Heavy rain is falling in the south of Rio Grande do Sul, a state in Brazil.
Rivers are flooding in many cities. Water is going into streets and homes.
The rain has hit 12 cities. More than 190 people are displaced. This means they cannot live in their homes now.
Schools have stopped classes because of the floods.
Strong winds are also a problem. The winds can reach 80 kilometers per hour.
The state is now under a weather alert. This means people must be careful.
More storms are expected in the next days.
Local governments are helping people who lost their homes.
People are watching the rivers and the weather closely.
Vocabulary5 words
- flooding
- when water covers land that is usually dry
- displaced
- forced to leave your home
- alert
- a warning to be careful
- storm
- very bad weather with rain and wind
- state
- a large area of a country with its own government
Quiz
Answer key
1. Southern Rio Grande do Sul 2. 12 3. Yes
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Heavy rain is falling in the south of Rio Grande do Sul, a _____ in Brazil.
Rivers are _____ in many cities. Water is going into streets and homes.
The rain has hit _____ cities. More than _____ people are displaced.
Schools have stopped classes because of the _____.
Strong _____ are also a problem. They can reach 80 kilometers per hour.
The state is now under a weather _____.
More _____ are expected in the next days.
Local governments are helping people who lost their _____.