Task 2. Choose the correct answer. 1 The earthquake ….. off the coast.
A struck C exceeded
B shook D hurled
2 Let’s ….. out of the car now before we are swept away by the floodwater.
A to get C getting
B get D gets
3 I can’t stand ….. the news about the forest fire. It’s just too upsetting.
A watch C to watching
B to watch D watching
4 There is a flood warning in my city because one of the rivers ….. its banks.
A flooded C broke
B collapsed D burst
5 I regret ….. you that your flight is cancelled due to the storm.
A to tell C tell
B telling D told
6 He would like ….. a rescue worker in the future to help those affected by natural disasters.
A become C to become
B becoming D becomes
7 The ….. of a tsunami wave is so powerful that it can destroy even the strongest buildings.
A crash C collision
B ripple D impact
8 I can’t believe they found a ….. baby under the rubble.
A 6-month-old C 6-months-olds
B 6-months-old D 6-month-olds
9 A great way to protect your home from flooding is to build flood ….. such as barriers and walls.
A levees C defences
B dams D shelters
10 Working as part of an emergency team, you are responsible ….. helping survivors.
A in C to
B for D of
