Тематична контрольна робота по темі "Natural disasters" 10 клас

10 Form  Natural disasters

I variant

I. Name what natural disaster it is.

1.  It is the shaking of the surface of the Earth. It can be extremely violent. They are caused by sudden movements of the Earth's tectonic plates.

2. It can be giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.

3. It is a natural disaster of below-average precipitation in a given region, resulting in prolonged shortages in the water supply.

4.  It is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. They are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of up to 300 mph. They can destroy large buildings, uproot trees and hurl vehicles hundreds of yards.

5. It is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a sloped section of land. They are caused by rain, earthquakes, volcanoes, or other factors that make the slope unstable.

II. Complete the sentences with cause or reason.

1. The … of the fire was the lightning.
2. Speeding  is often the … of car accidents.
3. I don't see any … why you can't come with us.
4. The … for his absence is his illness.
5. The floods are usually … of the infections.

III. Complete the sentences using Conditional I or Conditional II.

1. If I (to be) rich, I (to travel) around the world.
2. I (to call) you tomorrow if I (to come) back early.
3. If I (to be) the star, I (to help) the needy.
4. If he (to be) taller, he (to play) in basketball team.
5. They (to invite) you to the English club next week if you (to improve) you English.

10 Form  Natural disasters

II variant

I. Name what natural disaster it is.

1. It is simply an uncontrolled flame that is wiping out large fields and areas of land. It can also destroy forests, grass , houses and buildings depending on type of vegetation being burnt.

2. It occurs when hot materials from the earth's interior are thrown out. Lava, rocks, dust, and gas compounds are some of these "ejecta".

3. It is a severe shortage of food, but not the "I forgot to go to the grocery store and there's nothing to eat in the house" type of shortage. It is usually caused by crop failure or disaster.

4. This term  is the regional name in the northwest Pacific for a severe (or mature) tropical cyclone, whereas hurricane is the regional term in the northeast Pacific and northern Atlantic

5. It is a rapid flow of snow down a hill or mountainside. Although they can occur on any slope given the right conditions, certain times of the year and certain locations are naturally more dangerous than others.

II. Complete the sentences with cause or reason.

1. The ... for his success was because of hard work.
2. What was the ... of the draught?
3. Never stay away from school without good ...
4. The ... of the accident is still not known.
5. The people’s carelenesss usually is the ... of the forests’ fires.

III. Complete the sentences using Conditional I or Conditional II.

1. If I (to wake) up early tomorrow, I (to go) jogging.
2. If he (to be) more carefull, he (not have) this terrible accident.
3. I (to buy) a big house if I (to have) a good job.
4. She (to enter) the university this year if she (to pass) the exams.
5. She (to be) happy if she (to marry) him.