Face2face - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Face2Face Intermediate coursebook, such as "gale", "hurricane", "landslide", etc.

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bad [adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier .

weather [noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: The weather is sunny and warm today , perfect for a picnic .

natural disaster [noun]

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 government responded quickly to the natural disaster with relief efforts .

storm [noun]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

Ex: The boat rocked violently in the storm .

thunder [noun]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

Ex: The kids were frightened by the loud thunder that followed the lightning .

lightning [noun]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

Ex: The lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment .

gale [noun]

a very powerful wind

Ex: Walking against the fierce gale , she struggled to keep her balance and stay on the path .

hurricane [noun]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall .

tornado [noun]

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

Ex: The tornado damaged the power lines , causing a blackout in the area .

heat wave [noun]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

Ex: Many schools canceled outdoor activities due to the dangerous conditions brought on by the heat wave .

blizzard [noun]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

Ex: The ski resort was closed because of the blizzard .

flood [noun]

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

Ex: The flood damage was estimated in the millions of dollars .

tsunami [noun]

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

Ex: The tsunami waves reached heights of over 30 meters in some areas , causing widespread destruction .

earthquake [noun]

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

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning .

drought [noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued .

landslide [noun]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

Ex: A massive landslide occurred after the earthquake , causing widespread destruction .

Face2face - Intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2B
Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 6 - 6A
Unit 6 - 6B	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7B
Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9B	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D
Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10B	Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 11 - 11A
Unit 11 - 11B	Unit 11 - 11C	Unit 12 - 12A	Unit 12 - 12B
Unit 12 - 12C - Part 1	Unit 12 - 12C - Part 2