Wild world

Unit 7
Grade 11
Answer the question:

• How many types of natural disaster can you name? Which is the
worst?
• Think of three natural disasters. What can you do to stay safe
during and after those natural disasters?
• How can technology lessen the damage caused by natural
disasters?
 Mudslide

Landslide

rockslide

Pyroclastic flow

Fire whirl

Chunks of ice

Specks of dust

Wildfire
 Match A. a flood that happens very suddenly, and
continues for only a short time
1. classify (v) /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ B. quickly
2. derail (v) /diːˈreɪl/ C. very unusual
3. rapidly (adv) /ˈræpɪdli/ D. a snow storm
4. freaky (adj) /ˈfriːki/ E. draw in with great force
5. blizzard (n) /ˈblɪzəd/ F. make a train come off the tracks
6. flash flood (n) G. divide people or things into groups according
7. sweep away to type
8. suck (up) H. a large piece
9. spin I. causing damage
10.chunk J. force sth to move in a particular direction
11.glowing K. turn around in circles very quickly
12.destructive L. producing a soft light because it is so hot
Freaky forces of nature
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C
D
B
A

C
B
D
 Tornado

Blizzard

Thunderstorm

Flash flood

Avalanche