1)Read the text and do the tasks after it. Natural disasters happen all over the world and they can be utterly devastating for people’s lives and theenvironments in which they live.Although natural - вопрос №3550832

disasters are caused by nature and there is nothing that we can do to prevent them happening, there are many different natural causes that lead to natural disasters, and being aware of these causes enables us to be better prepared when such disasters do arrive.

One common natural disaster is flooding, which occurs when a river bursts its banks and the water spills out onto the floodplain. This is far more likely to happen when there is a great deal of heavy rain, so during very wet periods flood warnings are often put in place.

Earthquakes are another common natural disaster that can cause many fatalities. The movements of the plates in the earth’s crust cause them. These plates do not always move smoothly and can get stuck, causing a build-up of pressure. It is when this pressure is released that an earthquake occurs. In turn, an earthquake under the water can also cause a tsunami, as the quake causes great waves by pushing large volumes of water to the surface.

Tsunamis can also be caused by underwater volcanic eruptions. Volcanic eruptions are caused by magma escaping from inside the earth. An explosion takes place, releasing the magma from a confined space, which is why there are often also huge quantities of gas and dust released during a volcanic eruption. The magma travels up the inside of the volcano, and pours out over the surrounding area as lava.

One of the most common natural disasters, but also one of the most commonly forgotten, is wildfires. These take place in many different countries all over the world, particularly during the summer months, and can be caused by a range of different things. Some of the things can be totally natural, while others can be manmade, but the speed at which they spread is entirely down to nature. The two natural causes of wildfires are the sun’s heat and lightning strikes, while they can also be caused by campfires, smoking, fireworks and many other things. The reasons that they spread so quickly are prolonged hot, dry weather, where the vegetation dries out, which is why they often take place in woodland.

1) (Points: 1)

The text is about .

А) earthquakes
Б) tsunamis
В) natural disasters
Г) environmental protection

2) (Points: 1)

Choose the right sentence.

А) There are no gas and dust released during a volcanic eruption.
Б) Wildfires can be caused by people.
В) Flooding is not a natural disaster.
Г) Natural disasters happen only in some parts of the world.

3) (Points: 1)

Find the wrong statement.

А) Earthquakes can cause many fatalities.
Б) Fireworks can be the cause of wildfires.
В) Volcanic eruptions are caused by heavy rain.
Г) The speed of wildfires is entirely down to nature.

4) (Points: 1)

Complete the sentence.

Natural disasters _________________________________.

А) often take place in woodland
Б) are caused by underwater volcanic eruptions
В) can be devastating for people’s lives
Г) are commonly forgotten

5) (Points: 1)

Answer the question.

When does flooding occur?

А) When a river bursts its bank.
Б) When magma escapes from inside the earth.
В) When the vegetation dries out.
Г) After prolonged hot, dry weather.

6) (Points: 1)

Choose the best title for the text.

А) What to do after a natural disaster?
Б) How to avoid natural disasters
В) The wildlife
Г) Natural disasters and their causes