Listening
1. Listen to the news report and correct the following statements.
1. A typhoon hit Nghe An Province early this morning.
2. Only a few people were seriously injured in the storm.
3. There wasn't any damage to property in Cua Lo, a coastal town in Nghe An.
4. The storm had not weakened when rescue workers arrived in the area.
5. According to the weather bureau, the area will be rain-free over the next few days.
2. Listen again and complete the data chart.
| Type of natural disaster | Typhoon |
| What is this disaster? | A powerful storm with severe (1) __________ and heavy rain. |
| When and where did the disaster occur? | - At about 11 p.m - In Nghe An Province |
| What are the effects of this disaster? | - Dozens of people were seriously injured. - Hundreds of others became (2) __________. - Extensive (3) __________ was caused to property, including homes and businesses. - Heavy rain is expected to continue and (4) __________ warnings have been issued. |
| What has been done to help the victims of the disaster? | - Rescue workers have freed people trapped in collapsed or damaged homes. - 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. - Temporary (6) __________ will be built to house them. |
Writing
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.
| 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? |
4a. Use your notes in 3 to write a news report.
