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Hurricane Warning j ] How do you think people are warned that a hurricane will hit their area ? Discuss . In September 1 999 , Hurricane Floyd struck the Bahamas and the east coast of the United States . More than 2 , 000 , 000 people left their homes and went to ^\/ with friends and relatives in other parts of the country . Others stayed in shelters that were set up in schools and community centers . § Look at the map . ? Find the state of Florida . ? Find the state of Georgia . ? Which big cities have you heard of ? Answer on the Student Work Page 3 First listening Listen to a radio broadcast of a hurricane warning . On the map , mark the area that Hurricane Floyd might strike . _ 3 / Second Listening J Complete the sentences using the information in the box . & The hurricane may hit the coast . $ The hurricane is from Miami . c The local TV is giving hurricane information . Q The northern point of the hurricane warning area is ofBrunswick . a The hurricane is moving west at the speed of _ _ per hour . ? According to the radio broadcast , what are the people told to do ? They are told ... & to leave the area . S > to phone the weather radio station . Sj not to travel on the roads . < 3 to keep watching TV or listening to the radio . ^| Alter Listening Read the sentences below and choose the meaning of the highlighted word . Q , I repeat , a hurricane warning for the Florida coastline . The coastline is the areafar from the ocean / area near the ocean . Si Keep the roads clear for those who must evacuate . When you evacuate an area , you leave the area / stay in the area . 256 miles south Florida 14 miles Miami
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