Natural disasters/ Természeti katasztrófák

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Szókincs / Vocabulary

2013-07-21

Do the following tasks related to natural disasters.

Task 1

Label the pictures with the words in the box.

volcanic eruption avalanche flood forest fire earthquake drought hurricane

Volcanic eruption 1

Task 2

Complete the text with the words given.

victims casualities survivors death toll rescue workers rescue operations state of emergency

Earthquake disaster

It is now feared that the 1. ………………. following yesterday’s earthquake could be as high as 3,000. Many of the 2. ……………….. died when their homes collapsed. The government has declared a 3. …………………… and is organizing massive 4. ………………… . 5. ………………….. are searching for 6. ………………… still trapped under the rubble, although it is now unlikely there will be any more 7 . ………………… .

Answer key:

Task 1: 1. flood, 2. earthquake, 3. forest fire, 4. hurricane, 5.volcanic eruption, 6. drought, 7. avalanche

Task 2: 1. death toll, 2. victims, 3. state of emergency, 4. rescue operations, 5. rescue workers, 6. casualities, 7. survivors