Denver Opens Warm Centers for Winter Storm

May 5, 2026, 17:24
USSociety

Introduction

Denver is opening warm centers and shelters. A big winter storm is coming.

Main Body

The weather service says a storm starts Wednesday. It will snow three to eight inches. Shelters open Tuesday at 6:00 PM and close Thursday at 11:00 AM. Different people go to different places. Men go to Lawrence Street. Women go to Samaritan House. Young people go to Urban Peak. Families go to the Inn at the Highland. Some centers stay open 24 hours. Other centers open during the day. The city gives free food and beds. They also give free rides from downtown. Security guards are at every center. People can bring their pets to these places.

Conclusion

Denver is helping people stay warm and safe during the snow.

Learning

🕒 Talking About Time

In this story, we see how to say when things happen. To reach A2, you need to use at for specific times and on (implied) or direct names for days.

The Pattern: Day →\rightarrow at →\rightarrow Time

Examples from the text:

  • Tuesday →\rightarrow at 6:00 PM
  • Thursday →\rightarrow at 11:00 AM

đŸ“Ļ Grouping People

Notice how the text connects a group to a place. This is a simple way to give information.

  • Men →\rightarrow Lawrence Street
  • Women →\rightarrow Samaritan House
  • Families →\rightarrow Inn at the Highland

Quick Tip: Use the word 'go to' to show movement to a location. *Example: "I go to the park."

❄ī¸ Useful 'Winter' Words

WordMeaning
WarmNot cold →\rightarrow comfortable
ShelterA safe place to sleep
StormVery bad weather (wind/snow)

Vocabulary Learning

storm (n.)
A violent weather event with wind, rain, snow, or hail.
Example:The storm caused heavy snowfall in the city.
snow (n.)
Frozen water that falls from the sky.
Example:The children played in the fresh snow.
open (v.)
To make something available or accessible.
Example:The shelters will open at 6:00 PM.
close (v.)
To shut something or end its availability.
Example:The centers will close at 11:00 AM on Thursday.
food (n.)
What we eat.
Example:The city gives free food to those in need.
beds (n.)
Places to sleep.
Example:The shelters provide beds for the homeless.
pets (n.)
Animals kept as companions.
Example:People can bring their pets to the centers.
city (n.)
A large town.
Example:Denver is a big city in the United States.
warm (adj.)
Not cold, comfortable temperature.
Example:The centers keep people warm during the storm.
safe (adj.)
Protected from danger.
Example:The shelters are safe places for everyone.
help (v.)
To give assistance.
Example:Denver is helping people stay warm.
place (n.)
A particular area or location.
Example:The center is a place where people can find shelter.