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There are a few people who will get into their cars and go to the centre of the storm. These people risk their lives for the excitement of watching the storm close up.
“Storm chasing(追逐)” is becoming a popular hobby, especially(尤其)in the Midwest of the United States, where there are many storms between March and July. A storm chaser begins the day by looking through the internet for the latest(最新的)weather reports, and then drives up to 1 000 kilometres to where the storm will be and waits for it to develop.
Storm chasing is very dangerous. The power of a big storm can throw a cow into the air or break a whole house in a minute. Storm chasers are often hurt in accidents. If you are a beginner, it is much safer to join a group for storm-chasing vacations during the storm season.
Storm chasing is not all risk and excitement. “Storm chasing is 95% of driving,” says Daniel Lynch, who spends most of his free time storm-chasing. “Sometimes you can sit around for hours, waiting for something to happen, and all you get is blue sky and a little rain.”
However, for storm chasers, it is enough. “When you get close to a storm, it is the most exciting picture you will ever see in your life,” says Jasper Morley. “Every storm is an example of the power of nature. It is the greatest show on earth.”
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1. When is a good time for storm chasing in the Midwest of the United States?
Between March and July.
2. What do storm chasers do before beginning their storm chasing?
They look through the internet for the latest weather reports.
3. What should beginners of storm chasing do to keep safe?
Join a group for storm-chasing vacations.
4. When can most storm chasers get the most exciting picture?
When they get close to a storm.
5. What do you think of storm chasing? Why?
Exciting. Because it lets us get close to nature./Dangerous. Because we may get hurt.