Form 10 Nature and disasters
Variant 1
I. Read and complete the sentences with the names of natural disasters.
1. … is a violent sharking 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.
II. Translate into English
1. Коли йому було 5 років, він умів рахувати до двадцяти.
2. Вона може перекласти цю статтю досить швидко.
3. Вчитель каже, що ми маємо вчити цей вірш напам’ять.
4. Було дуже темно, і він не міг вести машину швидко.
5. Вони мають бути зараз вдома.
6. Я повинен відвести мого молодшого брата до лікаря.
III. Circle the correct item.
1. Can/could you buy a newspaper for me, please?
2. I shall/will give you my umbrella if you don’t mind.
3. Can/could you phone me in the evening?
4. Would/could you like a ham sandwich?
5. Shall/will we go to the concert tonight?
IV. Writing about the environmental problem of a flood.
Form 10 Nature and disasters
Variant 2
I. Read and complete the sentences with the names of natural disasters.
1. … can burn out of control in forest areas or bush lands. This natural disaster is caused by lightning, sparks of electricity, or careless people.
2. … happens when there is a very strong cold wind and heavy snow.
3. … is a sudden fall of a lot of earth or rocks down a hill, cliff etc.
4. … is a very large wave caused by extreme conditions such as earthquake, which can cause a lot of damage when it reaches land.
5. … is a very strong wind that moves very fast in a circle.
6. … is a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water.
II. Translate into English
1. Вам слід запитати вчителя про це.
2. Я можу допомогти вам?
3. Мені купити морозиво?
4. Ви не повинні розповідати їм про це.
5. Ваш друг може скористатися моїм комп’ютером.
6. Ти можеш допомогти мені з домашнім завданням?
III. Circle the correct item.
1. Can/would you like to try this jumper on?
2. Wait a minute! I shall/will write you my address.
3. Shall/will we have lunch in a café?
4. Shall/will you leave a message for me?
5. Can/could he show me the cheque?
IV. Writing about the environmental problem of a forest fire.