 Vocabulary and Reading – Exercise 4 Vocabulary study through context. These lessons are designed to teach you vocabulary in context and through exercises. Each lesson consists of a short reading about a U.S. state and provides 10 common words at the intermediate level. Tornadoes in Kansas – Part 1 – Pre-Reading Do you know what tornadoes are? What kind of damage can they do? Where do most tornadoes occur? You might wish to pause the video and discuss or think about these questions. This article is about a dangerous type of weather in the U.S. Part 2 – Here are the words you will see in this article. Repeat for pronunciation. Demolish Film Funnel Imaginary Remarkable Rotate Storm Tornado Track Version Do you know any of these words already? Part 3 – Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right. I'll read the definitions. Existing as a fantasy in one's mind, not real. To spin around a central point. Material on which movies are recorded. An instance of extreme bad weather. An instrument for pouring liquid from a larger to smaller container. Or, shaped as such. Completely destroy or tear down. An alternate form or depiction of something. Interestingly unusual. Extraordinary. High speed rotating winds that cause damage. Metal structure on which a train travels. If you need more time, feel free to pause the video. Part 4 – Take time to read the article. Tornados in Kansas For the reading, pause the video and click on the link in the description below. Reading – Tornados in Kansas You may wish to read it out loud for pronunciation. Part 5 – How was your reading? Talk about what you learned with your partner or teacher. Use some of the vocabulary words from Part 2. Part 6 – Want to try the quiz again? Feel free to pause the video if you need more time. Part 7 – Here are the answers to today's vocabulary exercise. Demolish – Completely destroy or tear down. Film – Material on which movies are recorded. Funnel – An instrument for pouring liquid from a larger to smaller container. Or, shaped as such. Imaginary – Existing as a fantasy in one's mind, not real. Remarkable – Interestingly unusual, extraordinary. Rotate – To spin around a central point. Storm – An instance of extreme bad weather. Tornado – High speed rotating winds that cause great damage. Track – Metal structure on which a train travels. Version – An alternate form or depiction of something. Come back and review these words often. And remember to check out our other videos for reading and vocabulary practice. Thanks for watching. Our websites will help you even more with your English language study.