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The document provides information about tornadoes in the United States, including their formation, characteristics, and dangers. It includes a quiz and critical thinking questions related to tornado safety and vocabulary. Additionally, it highlights statistics such as the average number of tornadoes and their impact on safety and fatalities.

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VIDEO

A tornado in the United States


approaches a team of researchers.

TORNADO
TERROR
B E F O R E Y O U W AT C H

PREVIEWING A. Read the information. The words and phrases in bold appear in the video. Match
each word with its definition.

Every year, the United States experiences an average of 1,000 tornadoes. This happens
when warm wet air meets cold dry air in a thunderstorm. A tall cloud of spinning wind
is formed. When it touches the ground, it becomes a tornado. Tornadoes can be deadly.
Some are strong enough to pick up whole houses.
1. When something is , it is created or takes shape.
2. If something is described as , it is ordinary or usual.
3. If something is , it is turning very quickly.

QUIZ B. What do you know about tornadoes? Read the sentences below. Circle T (true) or
F (false).
1. Tornadoes are sometimes called “twisters.” T F
2. Most of the world’s tornadoes happen in the United States. T F
3. Some tornadoes are more than one kilometer wide. T F
4. Tornadoes occur on every continent in the world. T F

Video 143
W H I L E Y O U W AT C H

GIST A. Watch the video. Check your answers in Before You Watch B.

DETAILS B. Watch the video again. Complete the sentences using the numbers (a–e) in
the box.

a. 13 b. 60 c. 75 d. 170 e. 1,300

1. Tornadoes can travel at speeds of around km/h.


2. Almost percent of the world’s tornadoes happen in the United States.
3. On average, a tornado warning only gives people minutes to find safety.
4. In the United States, people are killed by tornadoes each year.
5. In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a single tornado killed around people.

CRITICAL THINKING Ranking Advice Imagine your car is stuck in traffic, and a huge tornado is
coming your way. What do you think is the best thing to do? Rank the pieces of advice below
from 1–4 (1 = best advice). Compare your answers with a partner and explain your reasons.
a. Stay in your car, open all the windows, and put your seatbelt on.
b. Stay in your car, lock all the doors, and lie down on the back seat.
c. Get out of your car, move far away from it, and lie flat on the ground.
d. Get out of your car and hide underneath it until the storm passes.

VOCABULARY REVIEW

Do you remember the meanings of these words? Check (✓) the ones you know. Look back at the
unit and review any words you’re not sure of.

Reading A

at least blame financial* float

forecast large power temperature

Reading B

actually deliver drop explode

increase local unusual warning

*Academic Word List

144 Video

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