[ SRTB ] 022. Extreme Weather Conditions.

Many people live in areas with four seasons. It's hot in summer and cold in winter. The weather in spring and fall is either warm or cool. These are very normal weather conditions. But sometimes there are extreme weather conditions. These can many problems for people. 

Sometimes, it might not rain somewhere for a long time. Lakes, rivers, and streams have less water in them. Trees and grasses die. People and animals become very thirsty. This is called a drought. 

Other times, it rains constantly for many days. Water levels become much higher than normal. Water often goes on the ground and even onto city streets. These are called floods. 

In many warm places near the water, there are tropical storms. These storms drop heavy rains and have very strong winds. Tropical storms can drop several inches of rain in a few hours. Some places might ger two or three tropical storms every year. 

 

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

- Extreme weather can cause problems. 

 

2. a. What happens during a drought? - it doesn't rain somewhere for a long time. Lakes, rivers, and streams have less water in them. Trees and grasses die. People and animals become very thirsty. 

 

3. a. normal : usual; regular.

    b. drought : a period in which no or very little rain falls. 

    c. extreme : servere.