Environmental issues. Reading (A2+)

READ THE TEXT AND MATCH THE HEADING TO PARAGRAPH (A)

(A) A flood can be described as a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. When floods happen every year, people are ready for them. But many people (and governments) do not prepare properly.  

(B) Some rivers in Bangladesh and India flood every year. People expect it, so there is no panic. When the floods go down, there are lots of minerals on the soil. They can grow good plants.

(C) Floods occur when there's a lot of rain often along with strong winds. The water in rivers, lakes or the ocean rises above its normal level and goes onto the land covering roads and homes.This can often be the result of global warming and melting of the Arctic ice caps.

(D) When the floods are a surprise, many people can drown. Every year people lose their houses and their furniture, their pets or farm animals. Floods cause a lot of damage to private and public transport. It often takes a long time for houses to get completely dry and suitable for living after the flood.

(E) In many cases dams can reduce floods. There are often ’flood warnings’ on the radio that help people prepare in advance. In some cases, people have to evacuate to stay safe.

READ THE TEXT AND MATCH THE HEADING TO PARAGRAPH (B)

(A) A flood can be described as a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. When floods happen every year, people are ready for them. But many people (and governments) do not prepare properly.  

(B) Some rivers in Bangladesh and India flood every year. People expect it, so there is no panic. When the floods go down, there are lots of minerals on the soil. They can grow good plants.

(C) Floods occur when there's a lot of rain often along with strong winds. The water in rivers, lakes or the ocean rises above its normal level and goes onto the land covering roads and homes.This can often be the result of global warming and melting of the Arctic ice caps.

(D) When the floods are a surprise, many people can drown. Every year people lose their houses and their furniture, their pets or farm animals. Floods cause a lot of damage to private and public transport. It often takes a long time for houses to get completely dry and suitable for living after the flood.

(E) In many cases dams can reduce floods. There are often ’flood warnings’ on the radio that help people prepare in advance. In some cases, people have to evacuate to stay safe.

READ THE TEXT AND MATCH THE HEADING TO PARAGRAPH (C)

(A) A flood can be described as a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. When floods happen every year, people are ready for them. But many people (and governments) do not prepare properly.  

(B) Some rivers in Bangladesh and India flood every year. People expect it, so there is no panic. When the floods go down, there are lots of minerals on the soil. They can grow good plants.

(C) Floods occur when there's a lot of rain often along with strong winds. The water in rivers, lakes or the ocean rises above its normal level and goes onto the land covering roads and homes.This can often be the result of global warming and melting of the Arctic ice caps.

(D) When the floods are a surprise, many people can drown. Every year people lose their houses and their furniture, their pets or farm animals. Floods cause a lot of damage to private and public transport. It often takes a long time for houses to get completely dry and suitable for living after the flood.

(E) In many cases dams can reduce floods. There are often ’flood warnings’ on the radio that help people prepare in advance. In some cases, people have to evacuate to stay safe.

READ THE TEXT AND MATCH THE HEADING TO PARAGRAPH (D)

(A) A flood can be described as a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. When floods happen every year, people are ready for them. But many people (and governments) do not prepare properly.  

(B) Some rivers in Bangladesh and India flood every year. People expect it, so there is no panic. When the floods go down, there are lots of minerals on the soil. They can grow good plants.

(C) Floods occur when there's a lot of rain often along with strong winds. The water in rivers, lakes or the ocean rises above its normal level and goes onto the land covering roads and homes.This can often be the result of global warming and melting of the Arctic ice caps.

(D) When the floods are a surprise, many people can drown. Every year people lose their houses and their furniture, their pets or farm animals. Floods cause a lot of damage to private and public transport. It often takes a long time for houses to get completely dry and suitable for living after the flood.

(E) In many cases dams can reduce floods. There are often ’flood warnings’ on the radio that help people prepare in advance. In some cases, people have to evacuate to stay safe.

READ THE TEXT AND MATCH THE HEADING TO PARAGRAPH (E)

(A) A flood can be described as a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. When floods happen every year, people are ready for them. But many people (and governments) do not prepare properly.  

(B) Some rivers in Bangladesh and India flood every year. People expect it, so there is no panic. When the floods go down, there are lots of minerals on the soil. They can grow good plants.

(C) Floods occur when there's a lot of rain often along with strong winds. The water in rivers, lakes or the ocean rises above its normal level and goes onto the land covering roads and homes.This can often be the result of global warming and melting of the Arctic ice caps.

(D) When the floods are a surprise, many people can drown. Every year people lose their houses and their furniture, their pets or farm animals. Floods cause a lot of damage to private and public transport. It often takes a long time for houses to get completely dry and suitable for living after the flood.

(E) In many cases dams can reduce floods. There are often ’flood warnings’ on the radio that help people prepare in advance. In some cases, people have to evacuate to stay safe.

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE according to the text?

Floods always happen without warning.

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE according to the text?

Some people are prepared for floods that happen every year.

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE according to the text?

Governments always prepare properly for floods.

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE according to the text?

Too much rain or strong winds can cause floods.

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE according to the text?

Dams always prevent floods. 

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE according to the text?

 Floods can make the soil better for growing plants.