Typhoon Soudelor Forms, Could Affect Japan
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A new typhoon has formed in the Pacific Ocean. Its name is Soudelor. People call it Typhoon No. 18.
Weather experts say the typhoon may move near Japan. It could reach the area south of Japan by August 24.
The typhoon may become a strong storm. It may have a storm zone with very strong wind.
It may pass near the Ogasawara Islands. These islands are far south of Tokyo.
The typhoon could also affect Okinawa. This is a bad time because many people in Okinawa have the 'Kyu-Bon' holiday now.
Kyu-Bon is a special holiday. Families visit and remember relatives who died.
Weather experts say the storm's path is not clear yet. It can still change.
People in Japan should watch the news for updates. They should be ready for strong wind and rain.
Experts will give more information soon. They want people to stay safe.
Vocabulary3 words
- typhoon
- a very big, strong storm with wind and rain
- storm zone
- the area around a storm with very strong wind
- Kyu-Bon
- a special holiday time in Okinawa for remembering family
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1. A typhoon 2. August 24 3. True
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A new _____ has formed in the Pacific Ocean. Its name is Soudelor. People call it Typhoon No. 18.
Weather experts say the typhoon may move near _____. It could reach the area south of Japan by August 24.
The typhoon may become a strong storm. It may have a _____ with very strong wind.
It may pass near the Ogasawara _____. These islands are far south of Tokyo.
The typhoon could also affect _____. This is a bad time because many people in Okinawa have the 'Kyu-Bon' holiday now.
Kyu-Bon is a special _____. Families visit and remember relatives who died.
Weather experts say the storm's _____ is not clear yet. It can still change.
People in Japan should watch the _____ for updates.
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