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SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question: According to paragraph 2, what was the weather like in Germany in April 2017?

Write TWO things to describe it.

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SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question: According to paragraph 2, how did Storm Stella make life difficult and dangerous

for people? Write TWO difficulties / dangers

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SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question:

What TWO ways did the organizers use to get snow to the city? (parag. 3)

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SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question: Is this sentence True or False?

Because of the problems the Winter Olympics didn't begin on time.

Write True/ False and Copy the sentence that proves your answer.

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SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question: According to paragraph 4, why were people in China surprised on November 2, 2009?

• Because their fields were dry.

• Because they could melt the snow.

• Because the scientists helped them.

• Because it doesn't usually snow there at that time of year.

SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question: According to paragraph 4, how did the scientists help the people in China?

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SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question:

Another title for this article could be ……

• Winter Weather Problems

• Too Much Snow

• Creating Snow

• Not Enough Snow

SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question:

Find a word in paragraph 3 which means "not real "

SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question: Find a word in paragraph 4 which means "make"

SURPRISES IN THE WEATHER

(1) The weather is full of surprises, and people aren’t always ready for them. Here are some true stories about unusual weather around the world.

(2) In Europe, spring arrives in April, and the weather usually starts to get warmer. But in April, 2017, winter suddenly returned! Storm Stella hit several countries – Slovakia, Germany, Poland and Romania. The temperatures were extremely cold, and there was heavy snow. Many people couldn’t heat their homes because of power cuts. Also, there were many accidents on the road because of the ice. Luckily, the storm didn’t last long, and spring finally arrived.

(3) In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia. Before the Olympics started, the organizers had a big problem. They didn’t know if there would be enough snow for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, the Winter Olympic Games were in danger of not starting on time. The organizers needed a way to get more snow to the city, so they moved 400,000 tons of snow from the mountains. They also used special machines to make artificial snow. These solutions cost a lot of money, but there was plenty of snow. Everyone was happy when the Winter Olympic Games started on time.

(4) In 2009, China was suffering from a bad drought. The farmers had a big problem because their fields were dry. Suddenly, on November 2, people woke up to see snow on the ground. They were very surprised because it doesn’t usually snow in China at that time of year. Where did the snow come from? Scientists used chemicals to create snow. The farmers were excited because they could melt the snow and use it to water their fields.

Question:

What does the word They in paragraph 3 refer to?