Storm Éowyn was probably the strongest storm that has hit the UK in at least 10 years.
Assignment 1
You may use English-language Internet sources to help you.
a Name at least 5 English words for colours.
b Name your favourite colour.
| Weather Warning Storm Éowyn was a very heavy storm. People in many parts of the UK and Ireland were warned to stay safe. There was a weather warning. Read more about these warnings. |
Assignment 2
Find the words in the text.
Connect the words and expressions that have the same meaning.
| 1. warning | a. belonging to the area where you live |
| 2. weather warning | b. coming, appearence |
| 3. arrival | c. dangerous, risky |
| 4. prepared | d. decided that something which had been planned for a particular time will be done at a later time |
| 5. serious | e. decided that it will not take place |
| 6. (to) issue | f. destruction, ruin, harm |
| 7. likely | g. going, walking, or travelling to different places |
| 8. damage | h. a period of time when there is no electricity in a building or area |
| 9. getting around | i. probably, possibly |
| 10. delayed | j. public organizations that deal with difficult and dangerous situations, especially the ambulance service, the police, and the fire brigade |
| 11. cancelled | k. ready |
| 12. power cables | l. to release, to announce |
| 13. power cuts | m. something which is said or written to tell people about a possible danger |
| 14. emergency services | n. statement that warns people about dangerous weather |
| 15. local | o. thick wires that carry electricity |
Assignment 3
a What is a red weather warning?
1 A message for storm chasers.
2 A warning for people at sea that they should return to the harbour.
3 A warning that really bad weather is coming that can cause lots of damage.
4 An order by the weather services that nobody is allowed to leave the house.
b What should you do in case of a red weather warning? Choose all correct answers.
1 Better not travel.
2 Expect problems when you travel.
3 Only travel by bus or train, not by airplane.
4 Be prepared for periods without electric power.
5 Switch off all red lights.
6 Be very careful because situations can be life-threatening.
c What does it mean when an area is “potentially dangerous”?
1 This area has lots of possibilities, but some are dangerous.
2 It can become dangerous to be in this area.
3 This dangerous area is very powerful.
4 It is probably safe in this area, but you never know.
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