Traditional Supermarket in Salvador Closes After 28 Years
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A traditional supermarket in Salvador, in the Brazilian state of Bahia, has closed its doors after 28 years in business. The store was well known to local residents, though the exact reason for the closure has not been detailed.
Meanwhile, in the interior of São Paulo state, strong winds have caused serious problems near Presidente Prudente. Gusts reached speeds of up to 107 km/h, leaving several families displaced from their homes. The storm also forced schools in the region to suspend classes.
The Civil Defense, the public agency responsible for responding to emergencies and natural disasters, has issued a new alert warning residents of the possibility of further storms in the coming days. Authorities are asking people living in the affected areas to stay alert and follow safety guidance.
The two events, though unrelated, both made headlines in Brazil this week: one marking the end of a long-standing local business, and the other highlighting the ongoing impact of severe weather in the São Paulo countryside.
Vocabulary10 words
- traditional
- old and well known for a long time
- displaced
- forced to leave home because of danger
- suspend
- to stop something for a while
- Civil Defense
- a government team that helps in emergencies
- alert
- an official warning about danger
- gust
- a sudden strong rush of wind
- resident
- a person who lives in a place
- agency
- an official organization with a job to do
- severe
- very strong or serious
- interior
- the inland area, away from the coast
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Answer key
1. It closed after 28 years 2. Families were displaced and schools suspended classes 3. True
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A _____ supermarket in Salvador, in the Brazilian state of Bahia, has closed its doors after _____ years in business.
Strong winds have caused serious problems near Presidente Prudente, with gusts reaching up to _____ km/h, leaving several families _____ from their homes.
The storm also forced schools in the region to _____ classes.
The _____ , the public agency responsible for responding to emergencies, has issued a new _____ warning residents of further storms.
Authorities are asking people living in the affected areas to stay _____ and follow safety guidance.
Discussion questions
- Why might a long-running local business like a supermarket close after many years?
- How can strong winds and storms affect everyday life, such as schools?
- What role do agencies like Civil Defense play during natural disasters?
- Have you ever experienced severe weather that disrupted your daily routine?
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