Skills

Read the passage and tick (v) T (True) or F (False) for each sentence.

Landslides are the mass movement of rocks or earth down a slope. Landslides occur more frequently in some mountainous areas. They may come suddenly after a storm or heavy rain. When you hear a warning about a landslide in your area, you should do the following:

- Follow the instructions about emergency information given by authorities.

- Go to a public shelter if you feel it is unsafe to remain in your home.

- Listen to unusual sounds, such as trees cracking, or rocks knocking together.

- Stay away from the slide area. There may be a danger of additional slides.

- Watch for flooding, which may occur after a landslide.

- Stay cautious after the storm. Don’t do the clean-up until the storm is over.

Work in pairs. Take turns to ask your classmate the following question.

Do you face any of the following disasters where you live?

- volcanic eruptions                          - earthquakes 

- droughts                                        - floods 

- storms                                           - landslides 

Then talk about the damage that the disaster(s) may cause.

Listen to the passage and fill in each blank with no more than TWO words.

1. The exhaust fumes from vehicles are the main cause of _____ in our cities.

2. Bad gases can be very _____ for children.

3. Transport is not the only reason why we have _____.

4. Less pollution today comes from _____ than in the past.

5. Bad gases are being released into the air from _____.