Natural disasters A disaster is something that causes major problems and it is not manmade. Natural disasters may include an asteroid collision with Earth, avalanche, landslide, blizzard, thunderstorm, earthquake, flood, volcano, heat wave, hurricane, solar flare, drought, tornado, tsunami, hail, and wildfire. It is not a natural disaster if it occurs in an unpopulated area and there is no loss of life or property damage. For example, if a tsunami took place on an uninhabited island, it would not be a disaster. Disasters cause a loss. There are many things that can happen during a natural disaster. Sometimes, more than one disaster occurs at the same time. Landslides may occur during severe flooding and thunderstorms.
Natural disasters occur throughout the world, and often people know when they are coming and can prepare for them and be safe. Other disasters may occur without warning. Most people die during a natural disaster when there is no time to prepare for it. The top ten natural disasters most likely occurring throughout the world include blizzards, droughts, earthquakes, floods, heat waves, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornados, tsunamis, and wildfires. Some of the listed disasters may occur simultaneously such as a hurricane and thunderstorm causing massive flooding, or possibly a tsunami, or a heat wave coupled with wildfires. Other natural disasters include landslides and avalanches, which can be caused by earthquakes, heavy rain or snow, or other disasters. Snow or mud can be released from the side of a mountain or hillside burying the area below. Finally, there are active volcanoes, which are eruptions of a mountaintop, sending out ash clouds, lava, and more, causing damage to property and the loss of human life. The most common types of natural disasters in the world are floods and storms.
All natural disasters cause damage and destruction, and often one or more people die due to the effects of the natural disaster. Many of the disasters can be predicted ahead of time with some warnings given for people to prepare and move to safety.
Task 1. Mark sentences as True or False.
1. A tsunami taking place on a deserted island is a natural disaster. True/ False
2. Disasters can include those made by man. True/False
3. An asteroid collision with Earth would be a natural disaster. True/ False Total:[6]
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Task 2.Open the brackets using Past Simple
1.An amazing display of traditional-style canoes last week in Portland (to begin).
2.She (to cook) pancakes yesterday.
3.I (not watch)TV yesterday.
4.Не (not to open) the window before classes yesterday.
5.He(work) in the office yesterday.
6. Pete (to water) flowers in the garden yesterday. Total:[6]

Total: ___\12

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