Worksheet: Natural Disasters and the Environment

Name: _________________________________________________ Date: _______________

Part 1: Vocabulary Match З’єднайте англійське слово з його українським варіантом

1. Drought ______ | A. Землетрус
2. Earthquake ______ | B. Посуха
3. Flood ______ | C. Виверження вулкана
4. Landslide ______ | D. Повінь
5. Volcano eruption ______ | E. Зсув ґрунту
6. Dwelling ______ | F. Житло / помешкання
7. To affect ______ | G. Впливати
8. Irresponsible attitude ______ | H. Безвідповідальне ставлення

Part 2: Reading & Critical Thinking Дайте письмові відповіді на запитання англійською мовою, використовуючи слова зі списку (crop, environment, scientists, destroy, man-made).

1. How do natural disasters affect humans?
   

2. Which disasters do you think are "acts of God" (unpredictable natural events)?
   

3. Which of them are sometimes the result of human actions (man-made or influenced by humans)?
   

4. Can we do anything about them?
   

5. What measures can be taken to avoid or prepare for natural disasters?
   

Part 3: Word Search & Fill in the Blanks

Заповніть пропуски в реченнях відповідними словами з дужок (weather forecast, global climate change, frequent, cut down).

1. Nowadays, natural disasters have become more _____________ due to environmental problems.
2. If people __________________ too many trees, it can lead to landslides and floods.
3. _____________________________ is causing the Earth to get warmer and ice to melt.
4. It is important to check the ____________________ before going on a trip to stay safe.

Part 4: Personal Opinion (Short Essay)

Напишіть 3-5 речень на тему: "Would you feel comfortable going on holiday somewhere that had been affected by a disaster? Why or why not?"