Practice 14
Listen and decide whether the following statements are True or False
1. The man agrees that online shopping is very convenient.
2. The woman enjoys looking for sales in physical stores.
3. The man says physical shops will not exist in the future.
4. The woman thinks there will be less physical stores.
Listen to four short conversations. For each question, choose the correct
answer.
1. Bea warns her grandmother not to __________.
A. click on the wrong department B. spend too much money on
things
C. do her shopping too quickly
2. You can buy products from this shop online when __________.
A. you don't want to return them B. the shop is no longer open
C. you spend at least £120
3. Eva is unhappy because the shoes she'd ordered __________.
A. were not in the salesB. arrived too late C. came in a different colour
4. In the programme you can __________.
A. express your opinion about shopping online B. recommend a shopping
website
C. learn how to make a complaint
Listen to two people taking about volcanic eruptions. For each question, choose
True or False.
1. A small eruption does not block much sunlight.
2. Mount Hudson erupted one month before Mount Pinatubo.
3. The gases from the eruptions affected only the local regions.
4. The temperature decreased by 1°C as a result of the eruptions.
5. The eruptions also resulted in less rainfall in China.
Fill in each blank with an appropriate natural disaster
1. The lava flow from a(n) ____________ can destroy homes and forests.
2. ____________ can affect wildlife because animals may struggle to find enough water to
survive.
3. If you see rocks and dirt moving down a hill quickly, it might be a(n) ____________.
4. ____________ often come with strong winds and dark, swirling clouds in the sky.
5. ____________ can cause widespread flooding and damage to coastal areas.
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress.
1. A. hurricane B. various C. powerful D. official
2. A. original B. traditional C. continuous D. preparation
3. A. practical B. survival C. wonderful D. generous
4. A. victim B. tribal C. damage D. prevent
5. A. violent B. dangerous C. removal D. serious
6. A. culturally B. emotional C. continuous D. industrial
7. A. globally B. disaster C. prediction D. important
8. A. happening B. fabulous C. finally D. unusual
Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. The thunderstorm __________ down some trees last night.
A. has knocked B. knocked C. were knocking D. was knocking
2. Global warming can __________ more frequent natural disasters.
A. happen B. cause C. lead D. result
3. The city council sent out a flood __________ to all residents near the lake.
A. warning B. direction C. action D. order
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4. Scientists are trying to predict when the volcano will __________ again.
A. strike B. burry C. shake D. erupt
5. The powerful hurricane caused serious __________ to many houses along the coast.
A. damage B. difficulty C. injury D. hurt
Fill in each blank with a suitable word.
Paragraph 1
(1) __________ times of disasters like earthquakes or floods, it's important (2) __________ be
prepared. Having an emergency kit with essential items like food, water, and first-aid
supplies is crucial. Additionally, a whistle can be a helpful tool in case you need to signal
(3) __________ help. (4) __________ disasters strike, many people can become victims, losing
their homes and property. Being prepared can make (5) __________ big difference in
keeping you safe and helping others in need.
Paragraph 2
(1) __________ April 10, 1815, the volcano Tambora in Indonesia began to erupt. The
eruption was (2) __________ of the largest ever recorded and its effects were noted
throughout the world. Ten thousand people were killed by the eruptions, most on Sumbawa
Island. (3) __________ the following months, more than 80,000 people died in the
surrounding area from starvation (4) __________ to crop failures and diseases. The eruptions
of Tambora also affected the climate worldwide. Enough ash had been thrown (5)
__________ the atmosphere that global temperatures were reduced over the next year.
Complete each sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. The wildfire destroyed a lot of homes and leave families ____________. (home)
2. Tornadoes are known for their ____________ funnel-shaped winds that can destroy
everything in their path. (damage)
3. Landslides often lead to the ____________ of roads and homes in hilly areas. (destroy)
4. ____________ are considered heroes because they risk their own safety to save
others. (Rescue)
5. The lava that flows during a volcanic ____________ is extremely hot and can cause
fires. (erupt)
6. Residents were ____________ by the unexpected landslide. (frighten)
7. Earthquakes are among the most ____________ natural disasters. (destroy)
Choose the word or phrases that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
1. The volcanic eruption was followed by a massive ash cloud that covered the sky.
A. large B. crowded C. heavy D. quick
2. They felt fortunate that the early warning system gave them enough time to evacuate
before the flood.
A. lucky B. pleased C. excited D. worried
Write a full sentence using the given cues.
1. You / should / listen / instructions / local authorities / during / natural disaster.
-> _________________________________________________________________________________________.
2. Natural disasters / can / result / loss / life / damage / property.
-> _________________________________________________________________________________________.
3. Floods / storms / most / common types / natural disasters / Viet Nam.
-> _________________________________________________________________________________________.
4. Earthquakes / cause / ground / move / shake / violently.
-> _________________________________________________________________________________________.
5. Last summer/ family/ sleep/ one bed/ order/ reduce/ energy consumption.
-> _________________________________________________________________________________________.
Rewrite the following sentences.
1. Although the room is small, it can accommodate up to 25 people.
-> Despite _________________________________________________________________________________.
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2. Electronic cars are not safe to drive in rainy weather; besides, it is expensive to
maintain. (not only … but also)
-> It is _____________________________________________________________________________________.
3. Is it okay for me to turn down air conditioning? It’s a bit chilly in here. (because)
-> Would you mind_________________________________________________________________________.
4. Drinking coffee is less useful in waking me up than taking a morning walk. (as … as)
-> I don’t find______________________________________________________________________________.
5. Frequent revision is especially important to good performance in tests. (poorly)
-> Unless__________________________________________________________________________________.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to fill in each of the following
blanks.
A tsunami is a series of (1) __________ waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic
eruptions. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves may appear only a foot or so
high. But as they approach shoreline and enter shallower water, they slow down and begin
to grow in energy and height. Because tsunami waves are so powerful, they can kill
people, (2) __________ property, and completely ruin an ecosystem in just an hour.
Unfortunately, scientists now have no way of 3) __________ exactly when a tsunami will hit.
However, they can use special equipment to detect earthquakes and other underwater
events that could cause a tsunami. (4) __________ they detect something, they can warn
people to evacuate to higher ground where they will be safe from the waves.
If you ever find yourself near the ocean and feel the ground shaking or receive a tsunami
(5) __________, it's crucial to move to higher ground as quickly as possible. Even if the
waves don't look big at first, they can become very dangerous when they (6) __________ the
shore.
1. A. spacious B. serious C. enormous D. marvelous
2. A. damage B. threaten C. injure D. hurt
3. A. imagining B. expecting C. predicting D. deciding
4. A. When B. Until C. While D. Before
5. A. promise B. signal C. warning D. advice
6. A. reach B. hold C. catch D. occur
Read the text carefully. For each question, choose the correct answer.
1. In August 2017, typhoon Noru struck Vietnam, bringing powerful winds and heavy rains
that caused widespread damage and affected many people. Typhoons, also known as
hurricanes or cyclones, are severe tropical storms that form over warm ocean waters.
2. Although people were aware of the danger, there was severe property damage. The
strong winds blew away thousands of house roofs and washed away a large number of
facilities. The streets were flooded because of the heavy rains. Over 5,000 big trees fell
across the road. The storm also destroyed all crops and fish farming. Rainstorms and
landslides in mountainous areas made life difficult for the locals. According to reports, at
least 10,000 homes were in trouble.
3. Authorities worked tirelessly to provide assistance to those affected by the typhoon,
including distributing food, water, and shelter to displaced families. Rescue teams also
helped evacuate people from areas at risk of flooding or landslides. Thanks to quick
response of local authorities and community efforts, schools, shops, offices, and farms
quickly reopened.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. flooding in Southeast Asia B. a natural disaster
in Vietnam
C. how to prevent natural disasters D. typhoon safety tips
2. The word “severe” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. heavy B. powerful C. difficult D. large
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3. How many households did the storm affect?
A. less than 5,000 B. at least 10,000 C. about 5,000 D. less than 10,000
4. The word “distributing” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. giving B. paying C. throwing D. using
5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The typhoon brought heavy rains and powerful winds. B. Typhoons are
formed over warm ocean waters.
C. It took a long time for schools and offices to reopen.
D. The typhoon caused serious damage to local property.
Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. A: Did you hear about the tornado in Wood Town? It caused a lot of damage. -
B: __________
A. It doesn't matter. B. Not at all. C. I didn't mean that. D. That's terrible.
2. A: An earthquake happened yesterday in Japan and destroyed a whole village. -
B: __________
A. You can say that again. B. How awful! C. You won't believe
it. D. Not at all.
3. A: My pet dog passed away last night. - B: __________
A. I get it now. B. You're lucky to have a dog. C. It shouldn't do
that. D. I'm sorry to hear that.
4. A: A landslide destroyed my grandparents' garden two days ago. - B: __________
A. They should be careful. B. I'm sorry to hear that.C. It doesn't matter.
D. It was very brave of them.
5. A: A lot of trees were uprooted during the hurricane last night. - B: __________
A. No, I'm sorry. B. That's terrible. C. They're strong enough. D. I think it
can.
WRITING
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