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✏QUIZ

1. What is the unique natural phenomenon that happened in the text above?

A. Volcanic eruption
B. Earthquake
C. Reverse waterfall
D. Tsunami

2. When does this phenomenon usually happen?

A. After sunny weather
B. After heavy rain
C. At night
D. In the morning

3. Where does the reverse waterfall happen?

A. In the big mountains of Switzerland
B. In the hot desert of Africa
C. In Royal National Park, Australia
D. In the big forest of the Amazon

4. Why does the waterfall in Royal National Park look like it flows up?

A. Because of Earth’s gravity
B. Because strong sea wind pushes the water up
C. Because of air temperature change
D. Because of volcanic activity

5. How does this phenomenon happen?

A. When a volcano erupts
B. When strong sea wind pushes the water before it reaches the bottom of the cliff
C. When air temperature changes fast
D. When there is an earthquake

📝TRANSCRIPTION

Nature often gives us amazing surprises. One example is a waterfall that looks like it flows up. This may sound impossible, but it really happens in Royal National Park, Australia. This national park is about one hour from the city of Sydney. It is known for its high cliffs that face the open sea. At one place on the cliff, there is a waterfall that is very special. Sometimes, the water does not fall down like normal. Instead, it goes up into the air.

This happens when the sea wind is very strong, especially after heavy rain. When water starts to flow from the top of the cliff, the strong wind from the sea pushes the water back up before it reaches the bottom. Because of this, the water looks like it is flying or going up. From far away, it looks like gravity is not working. Many tourists take photos or videos of this rare moment. Some people say it looks like a scene from a fantasy movie.

This phenomenon not only looks beautiful, but it also shows the great power of nature. When the wind, rain, and height come together, even water can look like it is moving the wrong way. This is proof that nature always finds a way to surprise us.

📚GLOSSARY

1.Phenomenon: Something that happens and can be seen or felt, especially something unusual.

2.Reverse Waterfall: A waterfall that looks like it flows up because of strong wind.

3.Cliff: A high, steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea.

4.Open sea: The large, wide area of the ocean far from land.

5.Sea wind: Strong wind that blows from the ocean toward the land.

6.Heavy Rain: Very strong and fast rainfall.