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Exercise 3. Read and complete the sentences with the names of natural disasters:
1.... is a violent shaking of the ground. Sometimes it is so strong that the ground splits.
2.... is a terrible wind that rushes across the land. During this natural disaster trees can be uprooted, buildings can be destroyed and cars can be overturned.
3... is a spurting out of gases and hot lava from an opening in the Earth’s crust.
4.... happens when huge amounts of snow or rocks fall down the side of a mountain.
5.... is caused by an overflow of water which covers the land that is usually dry.
6.... is the lack of rain for a long time.
7.... can burn out of control in forest areas or bush lands. This natural disaster is caused by lightning, sparks of electricity, or careless people.
8.... happens when there is a very strong cold wind and heavy snow.
9.... is a sudden fall of a lot of earth or rocks down a hill, cliff etc.
10.... is a very large wave caused by extreme conditions such as earthquake, which can cause a lot of damage when it reaches land.
11.... is a very strong wind that moves very fast in a circle.
12.... is a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water.
Exercise 4. Read and translate the dialogue. Describe the situation in California in monologue speech:
I: I know that California forests are in fire. Could you comment on the situation?
Exp: You are right. People say they haven’t had these fires for 40 years. Some time ago the scenery was marvelous; the trees, the nature – everything was beautiful. But now this fire element destroyed the beauty.
I: Many people are being evacuated. 400 firemen try to stop the fire. Do you know the reason?
Exp: Well, to my mind, it’s all because of terrible heat. The temperature is about 40 C. It’s a record. It may well be that the fire will move to Los Angeles, and then it will be a national disaster. This heat is really a big disaster. It does a lot of damage, ruins a lot of houses and kills a large number of people. What do we know about such natural disaster? Completely nothing. People are powerless and couldn’t be prepared for them. But one thing we can do – we should learn how to behave and what to do in such situation. Read more and be aware.
I: Thank you.
Exercise 5. Answer the questions:
1. What nature disasters do you know?
2. How do you think are they terrible for people? Why?
3. What are in fire according to the text?
4. What is this natural disaster?
5. What is the reason of such terrible heat?
6. What is the temperature of common heat?
7. Why is the heat a big disaster?
8. What should we do to be prepared for any natural disasters?
Exercise 6. Match the words with the definitions.
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