Sudden Storm Causes Power Cuts in Chiba, Japan
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A big storm hit Chiba, Japan, today.
It started at about 2 p.m.
The storm brought loud thunder and heavy rain.
The storm caused a power cut in many homes.
First, about 730 homes had no electricity.
Later, the number grew to 1,170 homes.
Many homes are in Yachiyo City.
Some areas are called Kayada, Kuwano, and Shimada.
People in these homes have no lights or power now.
Workers are trying to fix the problem.
Chiba Nippo Online reported the news first.
Vocabulary4 words
- storm
- very bad weather with wind and rain
- thunder
- a loud sound in the sky during a storm
- power cut
- when electricity stops working
- electricity
- power that makes lights and machines work
Quiz
Answer key
1. Chiba, Japan 2. They lost electricity 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A big _____ hit Chiba, Japan, today.
It started at about 2 p.m.
The storm brought loud _____ and heavy rain.
The storm caused a _____ in many homes.
First, about 730 homes had no _____.
Later, the number grew to 1,170 homes.
Many homes are in Yachiyo City.
People in these homes have no lights or power now.
Workers are trying to fix the problem.