{"id":29169,"date":"2024-10-31T16:34:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=29169"},"modified":"2024-11-11T06:33:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T05:33:35","slug":"spain-hit-by-deadliest-floods-in-decades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2024\/10\/spain-hit-by-deadliest-floods-in-decades\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain Hit by Deadliest Floods in Decades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valencia, a beautiful city in Spain, recently experienced a devastating flood that had a significant impact on the community. The flood, which occurred due to heavy rainfall and poor drainage systems, caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Many residents were left homeless and without basic necessities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Valencia flood was a tragic event, it also highlighted the resilience and strength of the community. By coming together and supporting one another, the people of Valencia were able to weather the storm and begin the process of rebuilding their lives. It serves as a reminder that in times of crisis, it is important to come together and support one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2024\/10\/31\/europe\/spain-deadly-flash-flooding-wwk-intl\/index.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does\u00a0\u201cunderway\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>mean? “Emergency workers are still fighting to rescue those who are trapped, with operations underway<\/strong> to recover bodies and clear debris.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does\u00a0\u201cto be caught off guard\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>mean? \u201cHowever, many people were caught<\/strong> off guard,<\/strong> leaving it too late for them to seek safety.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does\u00a0\u201cto load the dice\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>mean? \u201cWe are loading the dice<\/strong> of extreme weather in the worst way possible.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are your thoughts on what happened in Spain?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Have you ever been a victim of a natural disaster or do you know someone who has been? Talk about the said experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. \u201cSome of the local residents said that they did not receive a government alert warning that there would be a flood or even possibility of a flood until it was already happening.<\/em>\u201d Share your thoughts on this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What can be learned from this situation and what may be needed to be improved moving forward?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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