Main Idea
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
Break a leg
Good Luck!
to burst into tears
This idioms means to suddenly start to cry.
It's raining cats and dogs.
It's raining a lot.
She was as hard as nails
This idioms means, she was tough
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
Giraffes are unique animals
Don't spill the beans.
Don't tell my secret.
When pigs fly.
That is not going to happen.
We don't see eye to eye.
We don't agree.
It's all "water under the bridge".
It's already pasted. We don't need to worry about it anymore.
Inside the volcano, there are hot liquid rocks called magma. It becomes lava when it comes out of the volcano. The lava that flows out of some volcanoes can reach up to 1100 degrees. It’s hot enough to burn you and in some cases, it can kill you. Other than lava, gases coming out of the volcano are poisonous to us.
Lava is hot.
Put your foot in your mouth.
Say something foolish
All in the same boat.
All in the same situation.
That was a piece of cake.
That was easy.
What is, "Keep a Straight Face".
This idioms means, to try not to smile or laugh.
Many forest fires are started by lightning strikes or other natural causes. However, most forest fires are started by humans being careless. People toss cigarettes or leave a few embers burning in a fire pit. All it takes is a few leaves to catch fire without someone noticing. This is why Smokey says: Only YOU can prevent forest fires!
most forest fires are caused by human carelessness.
He was on pins and needles waiting for his grades.
He is worried about his grades.
I don't feel good.
the ball is in your court.
It is your decision.
I have butterflies in my stomach.
I'm nervous.
The United States sent seven manned missions to the moon, but only six made it. The Apollo 13 mission was over halfway to the moon when one of its oxygen tanks exploded. The astronauts had to come up with creative ways to fix their ship and return to Earth. Their courage has been an inspiration to others who followed in their footsteps.
the Apollo 13 mission was almost a disaster, but made it back safely.
Pulling your leg.
Playing a prank.
That costs an arm and a leg.
tie the knot
get married
Let the cat out of the bag.
Tell a secret