5-Minute English
ภาษาอังกฤษ 5นาที
A Snowy Surprise: 129cm of Snow in 12 Hours!
เซอร์ไพรส์หิมะ: หิมะตก 129 ซม. ใน 12 ชั่วโมง!
In this blog post, let's learn some English words from this story to help you talk about the weather!
ในโพสต์บล็อกนี้ มาเรียนรู้คำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษบางคำจากเรื่องราวนี้เพื่อช่วยคุณพูดคุยเกี่ยวกับสภาพอากาศกันเถอะ!
Vocabulary - คำศัพท์
1. snowfall (ปริมาณหิมะที่ตก): There was a lot of snowfall—129cm!
2. heavy (หนัก): The snowfall was so heavy that it caused many problems.
3. cover (คลุม): The snow covered the ground, making everything white.
4. ground (พื้น): After the snowfall, the ground was completely covered in snow.
5. close (ปิด): In the story, schools had to close because of the heavy snow.
6. cancel (ยกเลิก): The snow caused trains to be canceled, meaning they did not run.
7. strand (ทำให้อยู่ในสภาพไม่ได้รับการช่วยเหลือ): Many cars were stranded because of the snow.
8. extraordinary (เกินธรรมดา): The snowfall was extraordinary.
9. despite (ถึงอย่างไรก็ตาม): Despite the heavy snow, most people enjoyed themselves.
10. beautiful (สวยงาม): When something is beautiful, it looks very nice. Despite the problems, the snow was beautiful, covering everything in white.
Story
Hokkaido, Japan is known for its beautiful snowy winters. But last week, the island saw an extraordinary snowfall—129cm in just 12 hours! The ground was completely covered in deep snow. This heavy snow caused many problems for the people living there. Schools had to close, trains were canceled, and many cars were stranded in the snow. Despite the difficulties, Hokkaido looked like a winter wonderland.
Vocabulary Review
Conclusion
Hokkaido’s heavy snowfall is a reminder of how weather can change everything in an instant. By learning these words, you can talk about snow, weather, and other natural events in English. Now, can you think of any other words related to winter weather? Share them with us in the comments below!
Practice Tip: Try using these words in your own sentences! For example, "The snow covered the ground and made the city look beautiful." Keep practicing and improve your English every day in just 5 minutes!
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