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UNIT 9

NATURAL DISASTERS
SKILLS 2

Từ vựng
weather bureau  : Cục thời tiết
dozen /ˈdʌzn/(n): 1 tá
extensive /ɪkˈstensɪv/ (adj): lớn, rộng rãi
particularly /pəˈtɪkjələli/ (adv): đặc biệt
coastal town  : thị trấn ven biển
weaken /ˈwiːkən/(v): suy yếu
debris /ˈdebriː/(n): những mảnh vỡ
property /ˈprɒpəti/ (n): tài sản
limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ (adj): hạn chế

1. Listen to the news report and correct the following
statements. 
1. A typhoon hit Nghe An Province early this morning.
last night.
2. Only a few people were seriously injured in the storm.
dozens of people
3. There wasn't any damage to property in Cua Lo, a
coastal town in Nghe An.
was extensive
4. The storm had not weakened when rescue workers
arrived in the area.
had already
5. According to the weather bureau, the area will be rainfree over the next few days.
heavy rain will continue

2. Listen again and complete the data chart.
Type of natural
disaster
What is this disaster?
When and where did
the disaster occur?
What are the effects of
this disaster?

What has been done to
help the victims of the
disaster?

Typhoon

winds
A powerful storm with severe (1)____________  and
heavy rain.
- At about 11 p.m
- In Nghe An Province
- Dozens of people were seriously injured.
homeless
- Hundreds of others became (2)________________ .
damage
- Extensive (3)  _______________was
caused to property,
including homes and businesses.
- Heavy rain is expected to continue
flood
and (4)  _____________warnings
have been issued.
- Rescue workers have freed people trapped in collapsed or
damaged homes.
debris
- Rescue workers are clearing up the (5) __________________.
- Rescue equipment, as well as food and medical supplies have
already been sent there.
- People left homeless have been taken to safe areas.
accommodation
- Temporary (6) ___________________ will
be built to house
them.

3. Have you or one of your family members experienced a natural
disaster? Make notes about it in the table below. Alternatively, you can
write about a natural disaster you have read about.tim
Type of natural disaster 
What is this disaster?
When and where did the
disaster occur? 

What are the effects of this
disaster?

What has been done to help
the victims of the disaster? 

Drought 
There was no rain for 6 months and the
temperature was over 40 celcius degrees. 
in the early of 2013 
in Long An province 
The trees and animals died without water.
The rice paddies were dry and died.
The soil was broken. 
People didn't have enough water for daily activities.
The rescue workers brought water tanks to villages
to provide water.
People were limited to go out on day. 

4.a. Use your notes in 3 to write a news report.

b. Swap news reports with a partner and review each other's
drafts. Make revisions and corrections if necessary. Then present
your final news report to class.

A severe drought in Long An Province
A severe drought seriously affected a large area in Long An
province in early 2013. There had been no rain for 6 months
and the temperature reached over 40 degrees Celsius. The
drought had serious consequences. In drought areas, the
trees and animals died gradually for lack of water. The rice
paddies withered and the soil was broken. The people in
affected areas didn't have enough water for their daily
activities. To save the desperate situation, hundreds of
rescue workers were sent to the drought areas. They
brought water tanks to help the thirsty villagers. Moreover,
the villagers were advised to limit their outside activities by
day. It was expected that the situation would improve soon.

1. Match the words (1-6) to their definitions (A-F).
Words
1. drought
2. mudslide
3. flood
4. tsunami
5. tornado
6.
earthquake

Definitions
A. a violent storm with very strong winds which move in a circle
B. a huge wave that can destroy towns near the sea
C. a long period when there is no rain and not enough water
for people, animals and plants
D. a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
E. a sudden, violent shaking of the Earth's surface
F. a large amount of mud sliding down a mountain, often
destroying buildings and injuring or killing people below

1. C
drought – A long period when there is no rain and not enough enough
water for people, animals and plants.
2. F
mudslide – A large amount of mud sliding down a mountain, often
destroying buildings and injuring or killing people below.
3. D
flood – a large amount ò water covering an area that is usually dry.
4. B
tsumina – a huge wave that can destroy towns near the sea.
5. A
tornado – a violent storm with very strong winds which move in a
circle.
6. E
earthquake – a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface.

2. Use the words from the box in the correct form to complete the
sentences.

scatter                  take                  evacuate               
put out           provide
evacuated 
1. Emergency workers                       the
village when the river

flooded the area.
put out
2. Rescue workers are still trying to                       the
forest
fires.
3. The strong winds forced the climbers to                     shelter.
take
4. Many countries have food and other material aid
provided
to                      the
hurricane victims.
scattered
5. Debris from collapsed buildings was                       across
the
whole area.

3. Decide which of the sentences can be  changed to passive
voice. Write them down. Explain why two of them cannot. 
1. Mr Smith will collect the tickets.
The tickets will be collected by Mr. Smith. 
_____________________
2. The students put on a play at the end of term.
A play was put on by students at the end of term.
_____________________
3. Jim is always late for work.
_____________________
4. Julie took the message.
The
message was taken by Julie.
_____________________
5. A local artist painted the picture.
The
picture was painted by a local artist.
_____________________
6. They arrived at the theatre at 8.30 p.m.
_____________________

4.  Match the two parts to make complete sentences.

1. After our plane had
landed,
2. We found out the train
had left
3. When we got to the hotel,
4. I had never really
travelled
5. The waiter had taken my
plate
6. As I stepped onto the bus,

a. we learnt they had lost our
reservation.
b. until I decided to study abroad.
c. before I finished eating my meal.
d. we waited an hour for our
luggage.
e. I noticed I had left my pass at
home.
f. ten minutes before we got to the
station.

1 - d: After our plane had landed, we waited an hour
for our luggage.
2 - f: We found out the train had left, ten minutes
before we got to the station.
3 - a: When we got to the hotel, we learnt they had lost
our reservation.
4 - b:I had never really travelled, until I decided to
study abroad.
5 - c: The waiter had taken my plate before I finished
eating my meal.
6 - e: As I stepped onto the bus, I noticed I had left my
pass at home.

1- Learn by heart the new words.
2- Do the exercises D2,3- 22 (Workbook)
D1- 25 (Exercise notebook)
3- Prepare Unit 9: Looking back & Project.