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👉🏻EXERCISE 實戰演練   Our region is currently under the influence of a severe weather system, which is causing torrential rain with the potential to cause flash flooding and safety concerns. Heavy rainfall has been persistent, with rainfall rates exceeding 46mm per hour in some areas. This intense downpour has saturated the ground, overwhelmed drainage systems, and swollen rivers and creeks. Flash flooding is a significant threat, especially in low-lying areas and regions prone to flooding. Rapidly rising waters can pose immediate dangers to life and property. Residents are urged to stay alert, follow evacuation orders if issued, and avoid driving or walking through flooded areas.  👉🏻LANGUAGE FOCUS 學習焦點 … , which …. (non-restrictive clause)  Our region is currently under the influence of a severe weather system, which is causing torrential rain.  I turned down the job offer, which requires me to relocate.   👉🏻WORDS & PHRASES 詞彙片語  1. currently [ˈkɝəntli] (adv.) 目前，現在   2. under the influence of  (phr.) 在…的影響下   3. torrential [tɔˈrɛnʃəl] (adj.) （雨）傾瀉似的  4. with the potential to + V  (phr.) 有潛力   5. flash flooding  (n.) 山洪暴發 6. persistent [pɚˈsɪstənt] (adj.) 持續的；堅持不懈的   7. rainfall rate  (n.) 降雨率   8. exceed [ɪkˈsid] (v..) 超過，超出（數量） 9. intense downpour  (phr.) 傾盆大雨   10. saturate [ˈsætʃəret] (v.) 使濕透；浸透   11. overwhelm [ˌovɚˈwɛlm] (v.) （武力）征服；使難以承受   12. drainage system [ˈdrenɪdʒ] (n.) 排水系統 13. swollen [ˈswolən] (adj.) 腫大的；膨脹的  14. low-lying area  (n.) 低窪地區 15. (be) prone to + V (phr.) 容易發生 16. immediate [ɪˈmidiət] (adj.) 立即的，立刻的 17. property [ˈprɑpɚti] (n.) 房地產；財產   18. alert [əˈlɝt] (adj.) 機警的，機敏的 19. evacuation order  (n.) 疏散令 20. issue  [ˈɪʃu] (v.) 發行；發布 ----- #第七季新聞英語通每周一更新！ #想學英語德語越南語請上「世界咖啡館」新頻道每周二、四更新喔！ #喜歡齊斌老師歡迎到Apple Podcast給我們五星好評！ ----- Apple｜Spotify｜Google｜KKBOX｜Firstory｜SoundOn 搜尋訂閱：口說英語通 ----- 🎙教育電臺🎙 📻官網:https://bit.ly/39ISswV 🗺️Channel+學習頻道:https://bit.ly/3HgGgSW 🔗粉絲團:https://bit.ly/nerpodcastlink 🎧線上即時收聽:https://bit.ly/3cyxBhE Powered by Firstory Hosting

👉🏻EXERCISE 實戰演練 Our region is currently facing a weather-related power shortage due to the extreme weather conditions that have descended upon us. These adverse weather conditions have placed a huge burden on the power grid, resulting in disruptions to electricity supply. Many areas are experiencing rolling blackouts, while others have been without power for extended periods. Emergency services are working diligently to restore power to affected areas, but the situation remains fluid and challenging. Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with medical needs, are particularly encouraged to seek shelter in safe, temperature-controlled environments. 👉🏻LANGUAGE FOCUS 學習焦點(be) due to + Noun • Our region is currently facing a weather-related power shortage due to the extreme weather conditions. Most of the problems were due to human error. 👉🏻WORDS & PHRASES 詞彙片語 1. power shortage (n.) 電力短缺；缺電 2. impactful [ɪmˈpæktfәl] (adj.) 有效的，有影響力的 3. strain [stren] (v.) （使）承受壓力；拉緊 4. power grid (n.) 電力網 5. descend upon (phr.) 降臨 6. adverse [ædˈvɝs] (adj.) 不利的；負面的 7. place a burden on (phr.) 加了負擔 8. huge [hjudʒ] (adj.) 巨大的，龐大的 9. result in (phr.) 導致；結果造成 10. disruption [dɪsˈrʌpʃәn] (n.) 中斷；顛覆 11. electricity supply (n.) 電力供應 12. rolling [ˈrolɪŋ] (adj.) 逐漸的；逐步的 13. blackout [ˈblækaʊt] (n.) 斷電，停電 14. extended period (n.) 延展期 15. restore [rɪˈstɔr](v.) 修復；使復原 16. fluid [ˈfluɪd] (adj.) 不固定的，易變的 17. medical needs(n.) 醫療需求 18. particularly [pɚˈtɪkjәlɚli] (adv.) 特別，尤其 19. encourage [ɪnˈkɝɪdʒ] (v.) 鼓勵；促進 20. seek shelter (phr.) 尋求庇護 ----- #第七季新聞英語通每周一更新！ #想學英語德語越南語請上「世界咖啡館」新頻道每周二、四更新喔！ #喜歡齊斌老師歡迎到Apple Podcast給我們五星好評！ ----- Apple｜Spotify｜Google｜KKBOX｜Firstory｜SoundOn 搜尋訂閱：口說英語通 ----- 🎙教育電臺🎙 📻官網:https://bit.ly/39ISswV 🗺️Channel+學習頻道:https://bit.ly/3HgGgSW 🔗粉絲團:https://bit.ly/nerpodcastlink 🎧線上即時收聽:https://bit.ly/3cyxBhE Powered by Firstory Hosting

👉🏻 EXERCISE 實戰演練 Our region is currently under the threat of severe hailstorms, which are expected to impact various areas in the coming hours. A combination of atmospheric instability, strong updrafts, and specific weather patterns has created the conditions conducive to hail formation. Hailstones of varying sizes, including large hailstones, are expected in these storms. These hailstorms can pose significant risks to property, agriculture, and personal safety. Residents are advised to take precautions by moving vehicles to sheltered areas, securing outdoor objects, and seeking safe shelter indoors as the storms approach. 👉🏻LANGUAGE FOCUS 學習焦點by + V-ing Residents are advised to take precautions by moving vehicles to sheltered areas. You can improve your flexibility by exercising. 👉🏻WORDS & PHRASES 詞彙片語 1. under the threat (of) (phr.) 受到（⋯的）威脅 2. hailstorm [ˈhelstɔrm] (n.) 雹暴 3. impact [ɪmˈpækt] (v.) （對⋯）產生影響 4. atmospheric [ˌætmәsˈfɛrɪk] (adj.) 空氣的；大氣（層）的 5. instability [ˌɪnstәˈbɪlәti] (n.) 不穩定，不穩固 6. updraft ['ʌpˌdræft] (n.) 上升氣流 7. specific [spәˈsɪfɪk] (adj.) 特定的；明確的 8. (be) conducive to [kәnˈdusɪv] (phr.) 有助於，有益於 9. formation [fɔrˈmeʃәn] (n.) 形成；形成方式 10. varying [ˈvɛriɪŋ] (adj.) 不同的；因時、事或人而異的 11. pose … risks to (phr.) 造成⋯風險 12. property [ˈprɑpɚti] (n.) 房地產；財產 13. agriculture [ˈæɡrә.kʌltʃɚ] (n.) 農業 14. resident [ˈrɛzәdәnt] (n.) 居民；住戶 15. take precautions (to+ V) (phr.) 採取預防措施 16. vehicle [ˈviәkәl](n.) 車輛；機動車 17. shelter [ˈʃɛltɚ] (v.) 為⋯提供避難的地方(n.) 掩蔽（處）；遮蔽（處） 18. secure [sәˈkjʊr](v.) 使安全；使穩固 19. object [ˈɑbdʒɪkt](n.) （可見或可觸摸）物體 20. approach [әˈprotʃ](v.) 靠近；接近 ----- #第七季新聞英語通每周一更新！ #想學英語德語越南語請上「世界咖啡館」新頻道每周二、四更新喔！ #喜歡齊斌老師歡迎到Apple Podcast給我們五星好評！ ----- Apple｜Spotify｜Google｜KKBOX｜Firstory｜SoundOn 搜尋訂閱：口說英語通 ----- 🎙教育電臺🎙 📻官網:https://bit.ly/39ISswV 🗺️Channel+學習頻道:https://bit.ly/3HgGgSW 🔗粉絲團:https://bit.ly/nerpodcastlink 🎧線上即時收聽:https://bit.ly/3cyxBhE Powered by Firstory Hosting

👉🏻EXERCISE 實戰演練 Our region is currently grappling with heightened landslide risk due to ongoing unstable weather conditions, prompting concerns for public safety. Recent heavy rainfall, combined with factors such as steep terrain and wet soil, has significantly increased the potential for landslides in vulnerable areas. The combination of these factors has created a dangerous situation, with several regions experiencing instability. Residents living in or near hilly or mountainous areas are strongly advised to remain alert and be prepared to take action in the event of a landslide. Signs of a landslide about to happen can include unusual ground cracking, sudden changes in water flow patterns, and the tilting of trees or utility poles. 👉🏻LANGUAGE FOCUS 學習焦點(be) about to + Verb •Signs of a landslide about to happen can include unusual ground cracking. •Something unusual is about to happen. 👉🏻WORDS & PHRASES 詞彙片語 1. grapple with (phr.) 盡力解決；盡量克服 2. heighten [ˈhaɪtәn] (v.) （使）（某情緒或效果）增強，加強 3. landslide [ˈlændslaɪd] (n.) 山崩；塌方 4. unstable [ʌnˈstebәl] (adj.) 不穩固的；不牢靠的 5. instability [ˌɪnstәˈbɪlәti] (n.) 不穩定，不穩固 6. prompt [prɑmpt] (v.) 引起；導致；激起 7. concern [kәnˈsɝn] (n.) 憂慮；擔心 8. (be) combined with (phr.) 結合 9. factor [ˈfæktɚ] (n.) 因素；要素 10. steep terrain [stip tәˈren] (n.) 陡峭的地形 11. increase [ɪnˈkris] (v.) 增加 12. potential [poˈtɛnʃәl] (n.) 潛力，潛能 13. vulnerable [ˈvʌlnɚәbәl] (adj.) 易受傷的；脆弱的 14. hilly [ˈhɪli](adj.) 多小山的，多丘陵的 15. mountainous [ˈmaʊntәnәs] (adj.) 多山的；有山的 16. alert [әˈlɝt] (adj.) 機警的，機敏的 17. ground cracking (n.) 地面開裂 18. pattern [ˈpætɚn](n.) 方式，形式；模式 19. tilt [tɪlt] (v.) （使）傾斜 20. utility pole(n.) 電線杆 ----- #第七季新聞英語通每周一更新！ #想學英語德語越南語請上「世界咖啡館」新頻道每周二、四、六更新喔！ #喜歡齊斌老師歡迎到Apple Podcast給我們五星好評！ ----- Apple｜Spotify｜Google｜KKBOX｜Firstory｜SoundOn 搜尋訂閱：口說英語通 ----- 🎙教育電臺🎙 📻官網:https://bit.ly/39ISswV 🗺️Channel+學習頻道:https://bit.ly/3HgGgSW 🔗粉絲團:https://bit.ly/nerpodcastlink 🎧線上即時收聽:https://bit.ly/3cyxBhE Powered by Firstory Hosting

👉🏻EXERCISE 實戰演練   Our region is facing an unprecedented and devastating wildfire event, characterized by record-setting fire activity that is posing a severe threat to communities and natural landscapes. A combination of extreme weather conditions, including drought, exceptionally high temperatures, and gusty winds, has created an environment for rapid and intense wildfire growth. These conditions have resulted in record-breaking wildfires that are challenging to control. Multiple wildfires are currently burning across the region, covering thousands of acres of land and releasing massive smoke into the atmosphere. Evacuations are underway in numerous areas, and road closures are in effect to protect public safety. 👉🏻LANGUAGE FOCUS 學習焦點  S + V … , V-ing / p.p. … Our region is facing an unprecedented and devastating wildfire event, characterized by record-setting fire activity. People were shocked by the explosion, running for shelter.   👉🏻WORDS & PHRASES 詞彙片語  1. region [ˈridʒən] (n.) 區域，地區   2. unprecedented [ʌnˈprɛsədɛntɪd] (adj.) 史無前例的，空前的   3. devastating [ˈdɛvəstetɪŋ] (adj.) 毀滅性的，破壞性極大的 4. (be) characterized by  (phr.) 其特點是   5. record-setting  (adj.) 創紀錄 6. landscape  [ˈlændskep] (n.) （尤指鄉村）風景，景色   7. extreme weather  (n.) 極端天氣   8. drought [draʊt] (n.) 久旱，旱災   9. exceptionally [ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli] (adv.) 卓越地，傑出地   10. temperature [ˈtɛmpɚətʃɚ] (n.) 溫度   11. gusty wind (n.) 陣風 12. intense [ɪnˈtɛns] (adj.) 強烈的，極度的 13. record-breaking  (adj.) 破紀錄的 14. challenging [ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ] (adj.) 有挑戰性的；有難度的 15. cover [ˈkʌvɚ] (v.) 蓋上；覆蓋 16. release [rɪˈlis] (v.) 釋放；放開  17. massive [ˈmæsɪv] (adj.) 巨大的；大量的 18. underway [ˌʌndɚˈwe] 19. numerous [ˈn(j)umərəs]  (adj.) 正在進行的；正在發生的 20. in effect  (adj.) 許多的，大量的 (phr.) 實際上；事實上   ----- #第七季新聞英語通每周一更新！ #想學英語德語越南語請上「世界咖啡館」新頻道每周二、四、六更新喔！ #喜歡齊斌老師歡迎到Apple Podcast給我們五星好評！ ----- Apple｜Spotify｜Google｜KKBOX｜Firstory｜SoundOn 搜尋訂閱：口說英語通 ----- 🎙教育電臺🎙 📻官網:https://bit.ly/39ISswV 🗺️Channel+學習頻道:https://bit.ly/3HgGgSW 🔗粉絲團:https://bit.ly/nerpodcastlink 🎧線上即時收聽:https://bit.ly/3cyxBhE Powered by Firstory Hosting