Typhoon Soudelor Grows Strong Near Japan
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A new typhoon is moving near Japan. Its name is Soudelor. People also call it Typhoon No. 18.
The typhoon is getting very strong. Weather experts say it will become a very strong typhoon.
The typhoon may go near the Ogasawara Islands around August 23. These islands are far south of Tokyo.
After that, the typhoon may move near Japan's main islands next week. This could affect people's plans.
Japan's weather agency is watching the storm's path. Other weather groups from the U.S. and Europe are also checking it.
Different groups have different ideas about where the typhoon will go. People should watch the news for updates.
If you live in Japan, check the weather often. Strong typhoons can bring big wind and rain.
Vocabulary5 words
- typhoon
- a very big storm with strong wind and rain
- very strong
- much bigger and more powerful than normal
- Ogasawara Islands
- small islands south of Tokyo, Japan
- plans
- things people want to do
- path
- the way something moves
Quiz
Answer key
1. Soudelor 2. Near the Ogasawara Islands 3. True
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A new _____ is moving near Japan. Its name is Soudelor. People also call it Typhoon No. 18.
The typhoon is getting very strong. Weather experts say it will become a _____ typhoon.
The typhoon may go near the _____ around August 23. These islands are far south of Tokyo.
After that, the typhoon may move near Japan's main islands next _____. This could affect people's plans.
Japan's weather agency is watching the storm's _____. Other weather groups from the U.S. and Europe are also checking it.
Different groups have different _____ about where the typhoon will go. People should watch the news for updates.
If you live in Japan, check the weather _____. Strong typhoons can bring big wind and rain.