UNIT 4: DISASTERS

LESSON 1 - NATURAL DISASTERS

A. VOCABULARY
1. Matching words with their definitions
a. a tropical storm that often causes huge
damage
b. a strong, unexpected shaking of the
1- __b__ earthquake earth's surface
2- __g__ heat wave c. a huge wave that often comes after an
3- __h__ drought earthquake
4- __a__ typhoon d. a large amount of water covering an area
5- __d__ flood that is usually dry
6- __e__ wildfire e. a large fire burning natural areas like
7- __f__ blizzard woods, forests and grassland
8- __i__ landslide// landfall f. a snowstorm with powerful wind
9- __c__ tsunami/ tidal wave g. a period of unusually hot weather
10- _j__ avalanche/ snowslide h. a long period when there is little or no
rain
i. a fall of earth or rocks down a hill or cliff
j. a large amount of snow, ice and rocks that
falls down the side of a mountain
2. Fill in the blanks the words of Exercise 1
1. A _____tsumami______ can destroy everything on its way.
2. A severe ______drought_________ can cause plants, trees and animals to die.
3. A ______typhoon_________ is on its way to the city.
4. There will be an _______earthquake______ according to the weather forecast.
5. The ____flood_____ caused serious damage to our house.
6. Many people got stuck in the _______blizzard_______ for five hours.
7. Yesterday's _____avalanche_________ killed a party of skiers.
8. A campfire can cause a _______wildfire_______
9. A long summer ______________ can cause crops to die
10. Floods can cause a _______;andslide________

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B. GRAMMAR

1. Practice I

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LESSON 2 - ADVICES FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

2. Matching
a. a set of decisions about how to get out of a
1. fire extinguisher house or building for safety
2. escape plan b. to cover doors or windows with wooden boards
3. stock up c. organizations that make sure people's safety and
4. board up health
5. supplies d. a device that helps stop a fire
6. battery e. to buy a lot of something for future use
7. emergency services f. a small container of power
8. first aid kit g. a box with medical equipment for urgent use
h. food, equipment and things that are necessary
for survival
3. Fill in the blanks the words of exercise 2
1. The company needs to make an __________________ for a fire.
2. People should __________________ windows and doors for a typhoon.
3. The __________________ are always ready to help people.
4. We need to put a __________________ at an open place.

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5. People should __________________ on food and drinks for bad winters.
6. The flashlight needs new __________________.
7. Sarah always carries a __________________ with her.
8. We really don't need to __________________ on supplies.

Quick practice: Fill in the blanks with the prepositions in the box
under into in to inside near outside
1. Keep a fire extinguisher __________ a safe place.
2. Keep children and pets ______________the house.

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3. You shouldn't go _______________ of your house.
4. Keep your phone __________ you at all times.
5. Get ___________ a desk because something could fall on you.
6. Move _________ higher ground.
7. Don't drive or walk __________ flood water.
a. Read the notes and examples on the left, then circle the correct words.
1. Stock up on supplies and stay inside/under your home.
2. In a flood, don't go outside/into the water.
3. Keep a phone near/to you and call emergency services if you are in danger.
4. If there's a tsunami, move into/to higher ground.
5. If there's an earthquake, get outside/under a table.
6. Board up doors and windows, and don't go near/outside of your house.
b. Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.
Inside to near outside in
Tips to Stay Safe in a Wildfire
• Have an escape plan. If the fire comes close, leave your home and follow your
escape plan (1) ____________ a safe place.
• Keep fire extinguishers and first aid kits (2) ______________ a safe place.
• Move wooden outdoor furniture (3) ______________ your house, to the center of
rooms and away from windows.
Keep a phone (4) _____________ you and make sure your phone has enough battery.
• Make sure your car has enough gas.
• Stay inside your house during the fire. Close doors and windows to keep smoke (5)
_______________ of your house.
• Listen to local news report. Leave if news reports tell you to leave.

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REVIEW LESSON 2 - ADVICES FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

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LESSON 3 - DANGERS OF NATURAL DISASTERS
A. Vocabulary
1. Matching the words with the definitions below
expect ● ● to believe something will happen
warning ● ● to tell somebody about something
immediately ● ● right now, and without any delay
inform ● ● a piece of work that you must complete
task ● ● something, such as a message or an
announcement, to tell you to prepare for
something bad may happen
2. Fill in the blanks the words of exercise 1
1. We didn't _________________ the flood to hit the city.
2. The reporter was trying to _________________ us about the tsunami.
3. Call the emergency services _________________ if you are in danger.
4. It was a difficult _____________ to clean up the streets when the flood was over.
5. The local government gave a _______________ of floods last Thursday.

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LESSON 3 - DANGERS OF NATURAL DISASTERS

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