Fires in Australia, flooding in Italy. Extreme stuff is happening all over the world. Is nature going berserk?
Words
- weather conditions have eased – the weather has become a bit better
- to evacuate – to leave a dangerous place
- evacuation centres – special centres where people go for safety
- rather safe than sorry – it is better to be careful than to take risks and get into trouble
- firies – firefighters (Australian word)
- fire retardant – something that keeps fire from spreading or slows down fire
- to keep track of something – to be aware of how something is changing
- to be to blame – to be the reason that something (bad) happens
Assignment
Watch the video up to 2:31.
- How many fires were burning across Queensland?
- What has it been like for Thalia and Roxy near the bushfires?
- Why do firefighters drop pink spray on houses and trees?
- Why is the spray pink?
- Why are large parts of Venice are underwater right now?
Downloads
WK47 Luisteren – Fire and Water – antwoorden
