UNIT 4: DISASTERS

I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
1. A. disaster B. landslide C. flashlight D. avalanche
2. A. emergency B. escape C. entertainment D. expect
3. A. safety B. supply C. ready D. battery
4. A. together B. thousand C. earthquake D. theater
5. A. flood B. typhoon C. moon D. soon
6. A. drought B. enough C. ground D. South
7. A. islands B. millions C. tips D. buildings
8. A. bridges B. houses C. services D. fires
9. A. escaped B. killed C. stayed D. happened
10. A. included B. damaged C. lasted D. affected

II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group.
11. A. typhoon B. blizzard C. earthquake D. landslide
12. A. warning B. inform C. flashlight D.
supplies
13. A. escape B. expect C. damage D. amount
14. A. tsunami B. disaster C. important D. battery
15. A. information B. immediately C. extinguisher D. emergency

III. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

16. In case of an earthquake, hide________ a hard object like a table or bed.
A. under B. above C. inside D. from
17. You should move food and important things to________ highest part of your house when there’s a
flood.
A. a B. the C. Ꝋ D. an
18. Board up windows________ doors to protect against strong winds or high waters.
A. so B. because C. and D. though
19. The flood________ almost two billion dollars of damage up to now.
A. will caused B. caused C. causes D. has caused
20. Many earthquakes________ frequently in this region.
A. occur B. occurs C. have occurred D. occurs
21. What about________ basic first aid skills to help in emergencies?
A. to be learn B. learning C. to learning D. to learn
22. When we heard the hurricane warning, we decide________ up on essential supplies.
A. to stock B. stocking C. to stock D. stock
23. ________, the sky became very dark, and the storm came with strong winds and heavy rain.
A. Logically B. Normally C. Luckily D. Suddenly
24. Where can we find the________ for the radio?
A. battery B. first aid kit C. avalanche D. supplies
25. We________ some difficulty in helping flood victims last year.
A. took B. had C. did D. made
IV. Supply the correct forms of the given words to complete the sentences.
26. __________ of natural disasters need to be correct, simple and useful. (warn)
27. Make sure you have enough__________ of water and food in your emergency kit. (supply)
28. _________ disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes can be devastating. (nature)
29. The_________ typhoon last year made thousands of people homeless. (disaster)
30. In case of an________ situation, please don't hesitate to inform the authorities. (immediate)

V. Choose the word which best fits each gap.

Phu Yen is a province in the center of Vietnam which suffers from floods every year. One of
the (31)________ floods happened in November 2021. Thousands of homes were destroyed. Schools
and hospitals were badly (32)________. Hundreds of rescuers were sent to the flooded areas to
help evacuate people, but the worst thing was the loss of crops. The land for farming was completely
destroyed, and all plants were left dead. (33)________ a consequence, a lot of farmers did not have
land to grow crops and they did not have enough food to survive. The (34)________ had to take a lot
of actions to support the people and a lot of food, clothes and money were sent by charity
organizations and volunteers (35)________ all over the country.
31. A. worst B. bad C. baddest D. worse
32. A. damage B. damaged C. damaging D. damages
33. A. Because B. So C. As D. Since
34. A. leader B. citizens C. author D. government
35. A. from B. to C. up D. over

VI. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the
questions about it.
Disasters can happen unexpectedly and can have a significant impact on people's lives and
communities.
They come in various forms, such as natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes,
as well as human-made disasters like fires and industrial accidents. Being prepared and knowing what
to do during a disaster is crucial.
During a natural disaster like an earthquake, it's important to find a safe place. If you are inside
a building, stay there and take cover under a sturdy table or desk. If you are outside, move away from
buildings, trees, and power lines. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and help those in need.
Floods can be equally dangerous. If you live in a flood-prone area, it's wise to have an
emergency kit ready with essential items like food, water, and a flashlight. When flooding occurs,
evacuate if necessary and avoid driving through flooded streets.
Hurricanes are massive storms with strong winds and heavy rain. If a hurricane is approaching,
board up your windows, secure outdoor objects, and stock up on supplies. During the storm, stay
indoors and away from windows. Listen to weather updates and follow evacuation orders if necessary.
 Fires can spread rapidly, so it's crucial to have a fire safety plan. Install smoke detectors in your
home and practice fire drills with your family. If a fire breaks out, get out of the building as quickly as
possible and call 911
36. What are some examples of natural disasters mentioned in the passage?
A. Fires and hurricanes
B. Floods and industrial accidents
C. Earthquakes and hurricanes
D. Fires and earthquakes
37. What should you do if you are inside a building during an earthquake?
A. Run outside immediately
B. Take cover under a sturdy table or desk
C. Drive away as quickly as possible
D. Check for injuries outside
38. What should you avoid during a flood?
A. Driving through flooded streets
B. Evacuating your home
C. Staying indoors
D. Stocking up on supplies
39. What should you do to prepare for a hurricane?
A. Stay outdoors to monitor the storm
B. Board up your windows
C. Drive around to see the effects of the storm
D. Keep all windows open
40. What should you do if a fire breaks out in your home?
A. Stay inside and call emergency service
B. Get out of the building as quickly as possible
C. Wait for the fire department to arrive
D. Ignore it and hope it goes away

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.

41. Follow the escape plan strictly and you will be safe.
→ If you________________________________________________________________________
42. It's necessary for everyone to put important belongings into a safe bag.
→ Everyone should_______________________________________________________________
43. People in the town took nearly two weeks to prepare for the dangerous flood.
→ People in the town______________________________________________________________
44. Earthquakes in this region are stronger than in that region.
→ Earthquakes in that region_______________________________________________________
45. We should stock up on food and supplies during the storm.
→ Food and supplies______________________________________________________________

VIII. Sentence building.

46. Is/ tropical storm/ most/ common/ natural disaster/ Vietnam?
_______________________________________________________________________________
47. According/ weather forecast,/ typhoon/ cause/ strong/ winds/ heavy/ rain.
_______________________________________________________________________________
48. We/ should/ watch/ local TV/ listen/ radio/ more/ information/ coming/ storm.
_______________________________________________________________________________
49. An/ escape/ plan/ will/ help/ you/ know/ how/ get/ outside/ go/ a safe/ place.
_______________________________________________________________________________
50. Make sure/ you/ know/ what/ do/ during/ disaster/ minimize/ damage.
_______________________________________________________________________________

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