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Hurricane Melissa Hits JamaicaCEFR A1
9 Jan 2026
Adapted from Candice Stewart, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by David Anderson, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
78 words
- A huge hurricane hits Jamaica and causes damage.
- The storm brings very strong winds and rain.
- Many houses lose roofs and some walls collapse.
- Roads break, and streets fill with fast water.
- People leave their homes and go to shelters.
- Families escape with only the clothes they wear.
- Helpers work hard to give food and water.
- Relief teams bring lights, kits, and shelter items.
- People thank helpers and show small smiles.
- Communities begin to clean and rebuild together.
Difficult words
- hurricane — a very strong storm with wind and rain
- damage — harm or loss to buildings or things
- shelter — a safe place to stay during dangershelters
- collapse — fall down or break suddenly
- relief — help and supplies after a disaster
- rebuild — to build again after damage
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen a big storm?
- What would you take if you had to leave your home?
- Would you help people after a storm?
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