Form 2 - Chapter 5 [Flood Woes]

Based on the Johans account of his experience during a flash flood, complete the news report with the correct information. Provide a suitable title for it. __________________________________________ by ________________ INTRA JAYA, Tue A very heavy downpour caused a flash flood in Taman Sri Jaya yesterday evening. The rain started in the _______________. Within a few hours, many houses were flooded. Johan, 14, of Taman Sri Jaya said, A neighbor ______________________ to inform us about the flash flood. The water in the drain overflowed. After hearing the news, my mother told me to carry the table fan, kitchen gadgets and _______________________ upstairs. I felt so _________________________running up and down the stairs many times. Some residents feel that the cause of the frequent flash floods is clogged drains. They said the drains are often blocked by rubbish and dried leaves. They hope the Residents Association will hold a meeting with the Town Council to discuss ways to prevent floods.

1. Title 2. Writer Name of the place Day

Flood Woes in Taman Sri Jaya by James Oliver INTRA JAYA, Tue A very heavy downpour caused a flash flood in Taman Sri Jaya yesterday evening. The rain started in the afternoon. Within a few hours, many houses were flooded. Introduction What Where Who Body Account of incident in details

Johan, 14, of Taman Sri Jaya said, A neighbor called / Use direct telephoned to inform us about the flash flood. The water speech Use past tense in the drain overflowed. After hearing the news, my mother told me to carry the table fan, kitchen gadgets and other small electrical items upstairs. I felt so exhausted / tired running up and down the stairs many times. Some residents feel that the cause of the frequent flash floods is clogged drains. They said the drains are often blocked by rubbish and dried leaves. They hope the Residents Association will hold a meeting with the Town Council to discuss ways to prevent floods.

Closure Opinion / Future action

Vocabulary Flash - Instant flood

Woes Trouble