Vocabulary List (Click to reveal translation)
avalanche лавина
blizzard/snowstorm метель / снежная буря
downpour ливень
drought засуха
dust storm пыльная буря
earthquake землетрясение
epidemic эпидемия
flood/flash flood наводнение / паводок
forest fire/wildfire лесной пожар
gale штормовой ветер
gust (of wind) порыв ветра
hail град
heatwave период жары
hurricane ураган
landslide оползень
torrential rain проливной дождь
aftershock повторный толчок
casualty жертва (убитый/раненый)
debris обломки
devastating разрушительный
molten lava расплавленная лава
relief worker спасатель
survivor выживший
tremor толчок (слабый)
victim жертва (пострадавший)
aid помощь
destruction разрушение
evacuate эвакуировать
put out тушить
spread распространяться
sweep down нестись вниз / сметать
collapse обрушиться / рушиться
1. Categorise the events
Select a word, then click the box to move it.earthquake
avalanche
drought
blizzard
landslide
heatwave
dust storm
hurricane
Geological
Meteorological
2. Type the disaster based on the definition
1. A large mass of snow falling down a mountain:
2. A sudden, violent flood:
3. A widespread infectious disease:
4. Exceptionally heavy rain:
5. A long period without rain:
3. Multiple Choice: Choose the best fit
1. A sudden of wind blew the roof off.
2. Florida is often hit by a in autumn.
3. The dry grass started a massive .
4. Roads were blocked after the .
4. Essential Verbs & Nouns
1. The earthquake caused the old bridge to .
2. Mud and rocks began to the hill.
3. Firefighters worked hard to the forest fire.
4. The virus began to among the survivors.
5. Authorities decided to the coastal town.
5. Impact & Relief (Translate)
1. Расплавленная лава:
2. Обломки:
3. Повторный толчок:
4. Слабый толчок:
5. Разрушительный:
6. Interview Practice (EGE Task 3)
Select a phrase or a disaster from the bank, then click the slot next to a question to help you plan your oral answer.provide emergency aid
report multiple casualties
clear away debris
issue early warnings
cause massive destruction
evacuate local residents
launch relief efforts
restore infrastructure
predict extreme weather
cope with the aftermath
highly devastating
torrential rain
forest fire
blizzard
earthquake
flood
Q1: What natural disasters are common in the region where you live?
Q2: Which natural disaster do you consider the most devastating, and why?
Q3: What should people do if a hurricane or a flood warning is issued?
Q4: Would you like to work as a relief worker in the future? Why or why not?
Q5: Do you think modern technology helps to reduce the number of casualties during disasters?
Q6: What kind of aid should the government provide to the victims of natural disasters?