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👉A CLOSER LOOK 1
Vocabulary
1. In column B, write the noun forms of the verbs in column A.
| Α | B |
| 1. destroy | |
| 2. erupt | |
| 3. warn | |
| 4. predict | |
| 5. damage |
2. Write a word or phrase from the box under the correct picture.
| emergency kit victim rescue worker roperty whistle |
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________
3. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase from the box.
| warning predict property damage emergency kit |
1. Natural disasters can cause serious _____ to human life.
2. Local authorities gave a flood _____ yesterday, so today people are moving to safer places.
3. To prepare for a natural disaster, we should make a(n) _____.
4. It's hard to believe that we cannot _____ when earthquakes will happen.
5. They lost all of their _____ because of the volcanic eruption.
Pronunciation
Stress in words ending in -al and -ous
4. Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the word stress. 🎧
| musical dangerous humorous national practical poisonous personal marvellous |
5. Listen and repeat the sentences. Mark the stress in the underlined words. 🎧
1. The flood victims are collecting their personal property.
2. Avoid dangerous places, such as windows or bookcases, during an earthquake.
3. There are numerous tropical storms in this area every year.
4. Some natural disasters, such as landslides, usually happen in mountainous areas.
5. She gave us practical tips about treating poisonous wastes.
