Helicopter Disappears in Santa Catarina, Brazil, With Several People Aboard
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A helicopter has disappeared in Santa Catarina, a state in Brazil. People on the helicopter are missing.
One person on the helicopter is Bruno Avelar. He is a businessman and an influencer from Minas Gerais, a state in Brazil.
Another person on the helicopter is Rick. He is a singer. He sings with a partner. Their group is called Rick and Renner.
The Brazilian Air Force is looking for the helicopter. Firefighters are also looking for it.
Right now, nobody knows where the helicopter is. People are worried about the people inside.
News about the search is coming from Brazil. Many people want more information about Bruno Avelar and Rick.
Vocabulary6 words
- helicopter
- a small aircraft with turning blades on top
- businessman
- a man who runs or owns a company
- influencer
- a person who is popular on the internet
- singer
- a person who sings songs
- Brazilian Air Force
- the part of Brazil's military that uses aircraft
- firefighters
- people who put out fires and help in emergencies
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1. Santa Catarina, Brazil 2. A businessman and influencer 3. The Air Force and firefighters
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A _____ has disappeared in Santa Catarina, a state in Brazil.
People on the helicopter are _____.
One person on the helicopter is Bruno _____.
He is a businessman and an _____ from Minas Gerais.
Another person on the helicopter is _____.
He is a singer from the group Rick and _____.
The Brazilian Air Force is _____ for the helicopter.
_____ are also looking for it.
Right now, nobody knows _____ the helicopter is.
Many people want more _____ about Bruno Avelar and Rick.
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