UNIT 7.
3 – NATURE’S POWER
A. LANGUAGE SUMMARY
Key vocabulary (Natural disasters & safety actions)
Earth-related
• earthquake – a sudden shaking of the ground
• fault line – a break in the Earth’s surface
• tectonic plates – huge pieces of rock under the Earth’s surface
• pressure – strong force that builds up
• waves – movements that spread through the ground
• shake – move violently
Weather-related
• blizzard – a severe snowstorm with strong winds
• sandstorm – a storm with strong winds carrying sand
• tornado – a violent spinning column of air
• lightning – a sudden flash of electricity in the sky
• storm – extreme weather with strong wind or rain
Safety actions
• get down – move low to the ground
• cover – protect something
• crawl – move on hands and knees
• hold on – keep a strong grip
• shelter – a safe place to stay
• avoid – stay away from danger
👉 Different disasters require different safety actions.
2. Structures & grammar in this unit
Imperatives for instructions
• Get down.
• Cover your head.
• Don’t run outside.
Connecting words (time & contrast)
• when – at the moment something starts
• while – at the same time
• until – up to a point in time
B. PRACTICE
PART 1 – Vocabulary in Context
Task 1A. Meaning in context
Choose the best answer.
1. During a storm, people should look for shelter.
A. a place to hide safely
B. a loud noise
C. a strong wind
D. a type of cloud
2. The ground began to shake, so everyone stopped moving.
A. break suddenly
B. move from side to side
C. fall down
D. become quiet
3. A warning helps people avoid danger.
A. create
B. enter
C. stay away from
D. increase
4. Lightning can damage buildings.
A. protect
B. repair
C. hurt or destroy
D. improve
5. Emergency workers must remain calm.
A. leave
B. stay
C. shout
D. hide
Task 1B. Gap-filling
Complete the sentences with ONE suitable word.
6. People should stay indoors during a ______ storm.
7. The floor was shaking, but we tried to stay ______.
8. He waited in a safe place until the danger had ______.
9. It is important to follow safety ______ during natural disasters.
10. The teacher warned students to avoid the open ______.
PART 2 – Reading Comprehension
Reading Text
Natural disasters often happen without warning, and knowing how to react can
save lives. During an earthquake, the ground may shake violently while buildings
move around you. People are advised to stay calm and take shelter under strong
furniture until the shaking stops. Running outside while the ground is still moving
can be extremely dangerous.
Other natural events, such as storms and lightning, also require careful behaviour.
When lightning strikes, electricity travels between clouds and the ground in a
fraction of a second. People should remain indoors during storms and avoid open
spaces until the weather becomes safe again. Understanding these safety rules
helps reduce injuries and protects lives.
Although natural disasters cannot be prevented, people can prepare for them.
Schools and communities often practise safety drills so that everyone knows what
to do while danger is present and after it has passed.
Task 2A. Multiple Choice Questions
11. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Natural disasters happen very rarely
B. Safety rules help people survive natural disasters
C. Earthquakes are more dangerous than storms
D. Schools cause natural disasters
12. Why is it dangerous to run outside during an earthquake?
A. Because buildings are locked
B. Because the ground is still moving
C. Because storms may begin
D. Because teachers stop students
13. What should people do during a lightning storm?
A. Stay in open spaces
B. Stand under trees
C. Remain indoors
D. Touch metal objects
14. The word "remain" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
A. leave
B. stay
C. hide
D. escape
15. Why do schools practise safety drills?
A. To make lessons more interesting
B. To prevent disasters
C. To help people know what to do in danger
D. To stop storms and earthquakes
PART 3 – Use of English
Task 3A. Verb tenses & linking words
Complete the sentences using while or until.
16. People stayed under the table ______ the shaking stopped.
17. She was listening to instructions ______ the storm was passing.
18. Students waited inside ______ the teacher said it was safe.
19. He remained calm ______ others were panicking.
20. We did not leave the building ______ the warning ended.
Task 3B. Sentence transformation
Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
21. The ground was shaking. We stayed inside.
→ We stayed inside ______________________________.
22. The storm ended. Then people went outside.
→ People did not go outside ______________________.
23. He listened carefully while the teacher explained the rules.
→ While the teacher _____________________________.
Task 3C. Choose the best word
Choose ONE correct answer.
1. A ______ can lift cars and destroy houses with strong spinning winds.
2. During a ______, visibility is very low because of heavy snow.
3. People should avoid open areas during ______.
4. A ______ happens when pressure builds up along fault lines.
5. A ______ makes it hard to breathe because of sand in the air.
Task 3D. Safety in context
Complete the sentences using suitable words from the box.
get down – cover – shelter – hold on – crawl
1. During an earthquake, students should ______ under a desk.
2. People looked for ______ when the storm became stronger.
3. She used her bag to ______ her head.
4. The child had to ______ to escape the damaged building.
5. We were told to ______ until the shaking stopped.
