Read the text. Put the sentences into the correct group. Floods happen when there is more water in a river or lake than that body of water can handle. This extra water then spills out onto the land, causing a disaster. The damaging effects of a flood can be great. Floodwaters destroy everything in their path: buildings, bridges, roadways etc. Entire crops can be ruined and people and animals can die from drowning. Even after the floodwaters retreat, the problems can continue. Water can be dangerous to drink, people can get sick from diseases, and there can be food shortages. Economic difficulties can be felt for years. Those who stay have to spend a lot of money to rebuild their houses. Fortunately, countries that suffer from floods have found ways to control destructive floodwaters by building huge mechanical barriers to protect them. Nothing, however, is a guarantee. In 2005, this system failed in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. The storm caused more than 50 breaks in levees and resulted in 80% of New Orleans being flooded. In some areas, the ground lay beneath 4.5 metres of water. Those not evacuated had to swim for their lives or remain trapped on their rooftops.
ПОЛУЧИТЬ ОТВЕТ Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The boy was injured in an _____ while skiing.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. Central Africa is suffering one of the worst _____ of the century. There is no water anywhere.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The firefighters began to _____ the survivors.
Read the text. Choose the synonyms for the highlighted words. Floods happen when there is more water in a river or lake than that body of water can handle. This extra water then spills out onto the land, causing a disaster. The damaging effects of a flood can be great. Floodwaters destroy everything in their path: buildings, bridges, roadways etc. Entire crops can be ruined and people and animals can die from drowning.Even after the floodwaters retreat, the problems can continue. Water can be dangerous to drink, people can get sick from diseases, and there can be food shortages. Economic difficulties can be felt for years. Those who stay have to spend a lot of money to rebuild their houses. Fortunately, countries that suffer from floods have found ways to control destructive floodwaters by building huge mechanical barriers to protect them. Nothing, however, is a guarantee. In 2005, this system failed in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. The storm caused more than 50 breaks in levees and resulted in 80% of New Orleans being flooded. In some areas, the ground lay beneath 4.5 metres of water. Those not evacuated had to swim for their lives or remain trapped on their rooftops.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The roof of the house caved in during a _____.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The president warned people to _____ before the flood reached them.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The building began to _____ but luckily all the people escaped.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. Did we bring enough _____ in case of an emergency?
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The shaking was violent, but the ______ ended quickly.
