- Australia has big problems with natural disasters.
- Heatwaves, bushfires, and floods are common.
- These events hurt plants and animals.
- Many people have to leave their homes.
- Insurance is becoming too expensive for some families.
- This year is very hard for people in Australia.
Difficult words
- disaster — A sudden event causing harm or damage.disasters
- heatwave — A long period of very hot weather.Heatwaves
- bushfire — A fire in an area of bush or forest.bushfires
- flood — An overflow of water covering land.floods
- expensive — Costing a lot of money.
- hurt — To cause pain or damage.
- leave — To go away from a place.
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel about natural disasters?
- Have you seen a natural disaster before?
- What do you think people can do to stay safe?
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