🎧 Listen to today’s story
📚 Key Words
| Word | Meaning | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| avalanche | A large amount of snow that falls down a mountain very fast. | 雪崩 |
| mountain | A very high piece of land, much higher than a hill. | 山 |
| dangerous | Something that can hurt you or is not safe. | 危险的 |
| safe | Not in danger or not likely to be hurt. | 安全的 |
| weak | Not strong and easy to break. | 虚弱的 / 不牢固的 |
| report | Information that you write or speak about a subject. | 报告 |
| weather | The condition of the air, such as rain, sun, or snow. | 天气 |
| important | Something that has a big effect or is necessary. | 重要的 |
📖 Read the story
Meet Chris Dickson from Colorado. Chris has an exciting job. He is an avalanche forecaster. An avalanche happens when lots of snow falls down a mountain very fast. This is very dangerous for skiers. In 2017, Chris was in an avalanche. He was very scared, so he decided to help other people stay safe. Now, Chris works in the mountains every day. He looks at the snow to find weak parts. He also uses computers to check the wind and the weather. Chris writes reports for everyone. These reports tell people if the mountains are safe or dangerous. Chris loves his job because science helps save lives. He spends a lot of time on his computer, but he also likes being outside in the cold snow. His work is very important for people who love winter sports. Would you like to work in the mountains one day?
✏️ Answer the questions
1. What is an avalanche?
- A.A type of very fast car
- B.A report about the wind
- C.Snow falling down a mountain quickly
- D.A person who works in Colorado
2. Why did Chris decide to help other people?
- A.Because he loves computers
- B.Because he was in an avalanche in 2017
- C.Because he wants to be a teacher
- D.Because he likes to live in Colorado
3. What does Chris look for in the snow?
- A.Parts that are weak
- B.His lost computer
- C.Small animals
- D.New types of ice
4. How does Chris check the wind?
- A.He asks the skiers
- B.He uses a weather report from 2017
- C.He uses computers
- D.He waits until it is cold
5. What is the main goal of Chris’s job?
- A.To learn how to ski fast
- B.To help people stay safe in winter
- C.To buy new computers for the mountains
- D.To build houses in Colorado