Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: India evacuates tens of thousands as severe cyclone approaches.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- cyclone
You’ll hear useful words from the bulletin about people moving away from a cyclone.
A cyclone is a powerful storm with very strong winds.
- bulletin
You’ll hear useful words from the bulletin about people moving away from a cyclone.
A bulletin is a short report that gives news or information.
- shelters
You heard “shelters” in the news.
Shelters are safe places where people can stay when they are in danger.
- shelters
For example: The park has small shelters where visitors can rest.
Shelters are small safe places where visitors can rest.
- suspended
You heard “suspended” in the news.
Here, suspended means stopped for a limited time.
- suspended
For example: The shop suspended its delivery service during renovations.
The shop stopped delivering for a limited time while work was being done.
- renovations
For example: The shop suspended its delivery service during renovations.
Renovations are work done to improve or repair a building.