47. DISASTERS CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR NATURAL ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS

 

CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR NATURAL ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS 47. DISASTERS

 

A. Match the two parts of the sentences. 1 After many dry months we are experiencing a severe … a measures 2 As soon as the ambulance arrived they administered … b destruction 3 The rescue services have been forced to take desperate … c drought 4 The doctors were unable to stop the sweeping … d first aid 5 The accident at the chemical factory has led to fears of harmful … e flooding 6 If the river bursts there will be heavy … f emissions 7 The hurricane caused widespread … g epidemic   B. Choose the best words or phrases to complete these sentences. 8 The volcano last ______________ in 1872, causing widespread panic and destruction of property. a went off b exploded c erupted 9 Due to this year’s crop ______________, there are fears that the area may suffer from famine. a failure b disaster c reduction 10 It’s immoral to waste water on swimming pools and golf courses in ______________. a dry times b times of drought c periods of dryness 11 The government have called ______________ after the recent earthquake. a state of emergency b a desperate state c an emergency period 12 The emergency services have been ______________ to assist with the problem. a summoned b brought c called out 13 After the disaster ______________, appeals for aid met with an amazingly generous response from the general ______________. a happened/people b struck/ public c took place/ population 14 The increase in carbon dioxide ______________ from short haul flights is one of the causes of global ______________. a emissions/ warming b pollution/ heating c gases/ heating up 15 By ______________ coincidence he was ______________ by lightning five times, but managed to survive each time. a surprising/attacked b amazing/ struck c unusual/ got

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