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086 natural disasters
Words
Tsunami earthquake volcano volcanic eruption avalanche landside
Flood hurricane monsoon tornado drought cave-in
medical supplies food aid famine tidal wave forest fire tremor
lava blaze wind climate change destroy casualties victim destruction damage
warning rescue starvation
phrases
send/fly in relief supplies
evacuate a town/an area
experience a natural disaster
cause damage estimated at 10 million dollars
relief work
risk of disease breaking out
put out a forest fire
hit/ strike without warning
a(flood) brought on by (heavy rian)
relief agency
beginner
a: do you think that climate change is responsible for the recent
floods?
B: it could be. There are floods in this country almost every year, but in
recent years they have been more widespread and more frequent.
A: it seems that the climate in this country is changing.
B; the summers are hotter. The last three summers have been the hottest for
the past 200 years. There have also been stronger winds.
A: I think that the changing climate is a sign that we are causing too much
damage to the environment.
B; I think you’re right. Climate change naturally over time, but I think
that human activities are speeding up the change. I wish that government would
join together and try to resolve the problem.
A: me too. If we don’t do something soon, It might be too late.
Intemp3ediate
A: are there any interesting stories in the newspaper today?
B; there are a few stories about natural disasters. There is a massive
forest fire in Australia. It covers several square kilometers of land has
destroyed many more square kilometers.
A; was it caused accidentally or naturally? Sometimes it gets so hot that
fires begin naturally in Australia and Africa.
B: nobody knows at the moment, but it has been very hot there recently. The
drought in Africa is causing starvation. Millions of people have migrated to try
and find food.
A: what is the international community doing to help?
B; the European union has sent several plants with relief supplies. Several
countries have sent soldiers to distribute food and medical supplies. Refugee
camps have been set up across the region.
A: how many countries have been affected?
B: six have been seriously affected, but the refugees are also migrating to
several surrounding countries.
A; I saw on the tv yesterday that there has been another earthquake in
iran.
B; yes. There have been a few there recently. They say that this one was
not a big quake. The Iranians are dealing with it on their own. They have
purchased some special equipment to find people buried under rubble.
A; does the newspaper say anything about casualties?
B; so far, less than 20 people have died, but over 100 are in hospital. |
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发表于 2016-7-13 21:58:38