Sadly nature as beautiful as it is, it can be also
devastating when it unleashes a tornado. For example, couple days after a tornado destroyed
the town of Fairdale, Illinois, residents went back to inspect what was left of their homes. If there are any parts standing of their
properties, could they recuperate
any of the belongings that were scattered all around due to the weather; I
wondered with despair. One of the stories that touched my heart is
about the son who thought that his parents were dead. “He found them in standing in their doorway
frozen in disbelief and grabbed then
just in time,” the news reported.
According to weather experts, “ the twisting wind of a tornado can reach speeds of between 65 and 30 miles
per hour and can destroy everything in its path.” I personally pray for all the residents to
come up afloat and focus their lives in a promising beginning.
Just writing /reading about tornadoes, I just cannot begin
to imagine the desperation of being exposed to any. Just keep in mind that is there is a tornado warning in your area, a basement is the
place to go. If there is no basement, go
in a small room without windows and I would recommend praying.
Vocabulary
Despair- noun:
The complete loss or absence of hope.
Synonym: hopelessness.
Disbelief- noun:
Inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real. Synonym: surprise.
Inspect- verb:
Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition. Synonym: examine.
Reach- verb:
stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp
something. Synonym: extent.
Recuperate- verb:
recover or regain (something lost or taken).
Synonym: recover.
Warning-noun: a statement or event that indicates a
possible or impeding danger.
Synonym: message.
Vocabulary Review:
1.
Tornadoes can ___________________ staggering
speeds destroying everything in its path.
2.
2. Volunteers are helping residents to
___________________ their damage homes.
3. Residents
in __________________ speak to the newscasters about their dramatic experience
to tornadoes.
4. A
tornado ________________________ means finds shelter immediately.
5. After
the storm, help began to ___________________ whatever they could from the
debris.
6. “I
have never seen anything like that before,” says 15-year-old Life scout Bryan
with a sense of ___________________.
Grammar Point: Noun is a name of a person, place, thing, or
idea. Proper nouns name a specific
person, place, or thing. For example, Dr.
Nenchin. Common nouns name everything
else. For interactive Grammar Games
check out this link below and have fun playing.
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