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English B2

Global problems

TermDefinition
earthquake the earth moves/trembles
drought no rain
volcano /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ hot liquid rock and gases pour from a mountain
famine no food
landslide rocks and earth moving suddenly down a slope
epidemic disease affecting large numbers of people
explosion - to explode a bomb
major accident / incident like a plain crash
hurricane / tornado a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean
typhoon/tropical storm violent wind / storm
war / civil war war between people of the same country
natural disasters Disasters not caused by human beings
to injure is used about people
to damage is used about things
A volcano has erupted verb with these words: it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it
Hundreds are feared dead verbs with these words: be frightend
The flu epidemic spread rapidly throughout the country. verbs with these words: to cover or reach a wider of increasing area, or to make smth do this
Millions are starving as a result of the famine verbs with these words: to (cause smn to) become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat
A big earthquake shook the city at noon today. verbs with these words: to move backwards and forwards or up and down in quick, short movements, or to make smth or smn do this
The area is suffering its worst drought for many years. (I or T) verbs with these words: to experience or show the effects of smth bad
Civil war has broken out in the north of the country. verbs with these words: it (smth dangerous or unpleasant) suddenly starts
A tornado swept through the islands yesterday. (I+adv/prep) verbs with these words: to move, especially quickly and powerfully
The explosion resulted in 300 casualties. dead and injured people
The real victims of civil war are children left without parents. those who suffer the results
There were only three survivors people who live through a disaster
Thousands of refugees have crossed the border looking for food and shelter people who have escaped from their own country because of a war or other disaster
Millions of migrants enter the country each year, looking for a better life. people who travel from one country to another, often in order to find work
During the battle, the dead and wounded were flown out in helicopters. injured in a battle / by a weapon
Rabies out of control in many parts of Asia disease can be caused by bite from a dog, fox, etc., very serious; it affects the nervous system that can cause death
New malaria drug tested a disease usually caught because of mosquito bites
New AIDS unit to be opened this month acquired immune deficiency syndrome; often caused by sexual contact or contact with contaminated blood
Cholera and typhoid injections not needed says Tourism Minister diseases causing sickness, diarrhoea, etc., caused often by infected food and water
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