the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material avalanche

a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great hurricane
damage
an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very strong winds volcanic eruption
a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a earthquake
mountain

a fire burning in an area of land with many trees, that is difficult to control famine
and sometimes spreads quickly
a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, disease
causing illness and death
illness of people, animals, plants, etc. landslide
a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope forest fire

a strong, dangerous wind that forms itself into an upside-down spinning cone drought
and is able to destroy buildings as it moves across the ground
a long period when there is little or no rain flood
an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the tornado
sea
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry tsunami

Choose the correct answers:

1. Plastic bags ________________________ sea creatures.

a) damage b) harm c) destroy
2. A hurricane ___________________ the town of Texas last year.
a) struck b) harmed c) rescued
3. He _________________ his head and said ‘no’.
a) shook b) nodded c) crossed
4. My mother always says that my father __________________ in his sleep.
a) turns around b) sits down c) turns over
5. He ________________ to me and told me to follow him.
a) pointed b) beckoned c) winked
6. She ____________________ her shoulders and said ‘I don’t know’.
a) shrugged b) crossed c) shook
7. If you want to say something, _________________ your hand.
a) hold out b) put up c) sit up
8. Have you ever seen a volcanic __________________?
a) explosion b) destruction c) eruption
9. If an asteroid ________________ with Earth, great damage would be caused.
a) hit b) struck c) collided
10. When I saw my friend, I __________________ at her.
a) waved b) hugged c) kissed
11. I was lying for a long time and I felt a little dizzy when I tried to _________________.
a) sit down b) sit up c) put up my hand
12. Japanese people ________________ to show respect.
a) bow b) wink c) wave
13. Many snowboarders were buried under the _____________________.
a) flood b) avalanche c) famine
14. My boss ________________ me on the back because I did a good job.
a) nodded b) patted c) gave
15. Asteroids can cause complete ________________ of cities.
a) destruction b) failure c) death
Complete the sentences with the words below. There are two words that you don’t need.

DONATE / LEFTOVERS / POLLUTION / PACKAGING / FAMINE / RAISE / CENTURY /

DATE
1. How well do you know history? Do you know what important event happened in the fifteenth
_________________?
2. I think rich people should _________________ money to charity.
3. I will take part in a sponsored run this weekend to ______________ money for sick children.
4. Air __________________ is a big problem in cities that have many factories.
5. We always eat _______________________ in order to reduce waste.
6. __________________ is a great problem in Africa. Many children are constantly hungry.

DAMAGED / INJURED / HOMELESSNESS / DROUGHT / ANNUAL / RECYCLE / SENT /

COLLIDED
1. A lot of people were _________________ during the hurricane.
2. Marathon races are held every year. They are traditional ______________ events.
3. Rescue teams were ______________ to help people who were trapped by the flood.
4. Do people ___________________ packaging in your country?
5. What would happen if an asteroid _______________ with Earth?
6. Many people in big cities don’t have a place to live. _____________________ is a big
problem.

LANDSLIDE / COMPOST / RECYCLE / LASTED / COLLIDED / HIT / REUSE / DECADES

1. When an earthquake ________________ the island, many people lost their homes.
2. We use leftovers to make __________________ for our farm.
3. It would be better if everyone tried to _________________ bags instead of always getting
new ones.
4. A lot of rocks and mud were on the road after the _________________.
5. The tornado appeared at 4 am and it ___________________ for five hours.
6. On British television, the BBC has played tricks on people for _________________.

FOREST FIRE / SPONSOR / DONATE / REACHED / DATE / DEATH / EXPLOSION /

WASTE
1. Do you know anyone who celebrated his or her birthday on the same _____________ as you?
2. Many animals tried to escape from the ____________________.
3. In our family, we try to recycle as much as possible in order to reduce ______________.
4. Companies sometimes _______________ a runner in a marathon race by buying sports
equipment for him or her.
5. The huge ___________________ from the power plant could be heard in different parts of
the city.
6. When the tsunami _________________ the coast, it damaged many buildings.
Complete the text. Use the correct form of the words in brackets.

Scientists think that an asteroid might ______________________ (collision) with the Earth in the
future. When an asteroid hit Earth millions of years ago, it caused the __________________ (die) of
all dinosaurs. An asteroid would __________________ (destruction) large areas wherever it landed.
Dust from the ___________________ (explode) would block the sun and all the crops would
_________________ (failure).

The TV reporters are trying to share __________________________ (inform) about the political
_________________ (oppress). They are saying that there is no ____________________ (good) left
in the government. People cannot receive _________________ (protect) from anyone. They need
_______________________ (educate) in order to find a solution to the problem.

Match the sentence halves.

1. He will be late for school a) you would pass the exam.

2. She wouldn’t go there b) if he doesn’t hurry up.
3. If they score another goal, c) if they invited her.
4. If you studied more, d) if I feel tired.
5. If you open an umbrella inside the e) you will have bad luck.
house,
6. I don’t do any work f) they will win the match.

7. If she has time, g) if he didn’t sit at home all day.

8. If I don’t drink enough water, h) if she feels tired.
9. He could earn more money i) it would destroy the town.
10. If the volcano erupted, j) if you don’t hurry up.
11. She never does her homework k) she goes shopping after work.
12. You will miss the train l) I always have a headache.

13. If there was a tornado, m) if he did some exercise.

14. She would be more relaxed n) if they don’t have to do it.
15. He would be healthier o) if I study hard.
16. I will pass the test p) if she didn’t have to work so much.
17. They won’t sell their house q) he will definitely answer the phone.
18. If I call him tonight, r) lots of people would be in danger.

19. If I won the lottery, s) if she apologized to him.

20. He wouldn’t be angry at her t) they would move to a different city.
21. There will be a flood u) I would travel around the world.
22. She will visit them v) if she has some free time.
23. I always go by bus w) if the water level continues to rise.
24. If the Smiths sold their house, x) if the weather is bad.