Strong Earthquake Shakes Granada Province Again
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A strong earthquake hit Granada again. Granada is a province in Spain. The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.6. Magnitude shows how strong an earthquake is. This is not the first earthquake in Granada. The area has had many earthquakes this year.
Experts talked about the earthquakes. They said Granada could have another earthquake. This next one could be magnitude 5. A magnitude 5 earthquake is stronger than 4.6. Experts said they cannot say when this will happen. They do not know the exact day.
People in Granada feel scared. Many people are afraid during the earthquakes. One man named Borja spoke about his fear. He felt scared during the earthquake. Many families in Granada feel the same way. They worry about more earthquakes coming.
Vocabulary5 words
- earthquake
- a sudden shaking of the ground
- magnitude
- a number that shows how strong an earthquake is
- province
- a large area or region in a country
- expert
- a person who knows a lot about something
- strike
- to hit suddenly
Quiz
Answer key
1. 4.6 2. A magnitude 5 earthquake 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
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A strong _____ hit Granada again. Granada is a _____ in Spain. The earthquake had a _____ of 4.6. Magnitude shows how strong an earthquake is. This is not the first earthquake in Granada. The area has had many earthquakes this year.
_____ talked about the earthquakes. They said Granada could have another earthquake. This next one could be magnitude 5. A magnitude 5 earthquake is stronger than 4.6. Experts said they cannot say _____ this will happen. They do not know the exact day.
People in Granada feel scared. Many people are afraid during the earthquakes. One man named Borja spoke about his fear. He felt scared during the earthquake. Many _____ in Granada feel the same way. They worry about more earthquakes coming.