pattern

Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4C in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "avalanche", "famine", "epidemic", etc.

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
natural disaster

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

Ex: The city was devastated by a natural disaster, leaving many homeless. 
Close
Sign in
avalanche
avalanche
[noun]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
Close
Sign in
drought
drought
[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
Close
Sign in
earthquake

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started. 
Close
Sign in
epidemic
epidemic
[noun]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

Ex: The epidemic caused a surge in hospital admissions. 
Close
Sign in
famine
famine
[noun]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

Ex: Many children were orphaned as a result of the famine. 
Close
Sign in
flood
flood
[noun]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

Ex: After the flood, many people were left homeless. 
Close
Sign in
forest fire

an uncontrolled and destructive fire that occurs in a forest or other wooded area

Ex: The forest fire spread rapidly due to the dry conditions. 
Close
Sign in
mudslide
mudslide
[noun]

a large amount of mud and other materials that quickly moves down a hill, usually triggered by heavy rain or earthquake

Close
Sign in
tornado
tornado
[noun]

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

Ex: Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado. 
Close
Sign in
tsunami
tsunami
[noun]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

Ex: The devastating tsunami in 2004 wreaked havoc across coastal regions of Southeast Asia. 
Close
Sign in
volcanic eruption

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent ash clouds high into the sky. 
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app