Part 1

Listen to the news report. Then choose the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

Example: The problem is a …….. .

☐ drought    ☒ typhoon      ☐ tornado

1. The reporter is describing a ……………….. .

2. The storm will probably be …………. .

3. According to the report, the death toll is …………. .

4. There …………… from the landslide.

5. This report mentions supplies you should have ………… .

Part 2

Look at each picture. Match and write the letter of the sentence that goes with each picture. Not all the sentences will be used.

Part 3

Read each sentence and choose True or False for each statement.

Example: A hurricane is a natural disaster. ( ✓ True ) ( False )

10. A drought results from a long period of dry weather.

11. The force of a tornado is measured by the Richter scale.

12. An evacuation removes people from dangerous places.

13. A flashlight is useful if the power goes out.

14. A first-aid kit is a supply of non-perishable food items.

15. It rains a lot during a drought.

Part 4

Change each statement from direct speech to indirect speech. Change the pronoun if necessary. Follow the example.

Example: The reporter said, “Three people were injured during the typhoon.”

The reporter said that three people ____had been injured_____ during the typhoon.

Part 5

Complete each sentence with say or tell.

Example: Didn’t anyone tell you the news?

Part 6

Read the web page. Choose Yes, No, or No information for each statement.

Example: Did the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius cause any injuries? ( ✓ Yes ) ( No ) ( No information )

27. Did anyone expect Mt. Vesuvius to erupt?

28. Did people leave Pompeii when ash started falling?

29. Did the volcano kill people in Pompeii slowly?

30. Was the buried city of Pompeii discovered by accident?

Writing Test

Choose one topic and write at least five sentences.

• Describe one of the following natural disasters and its effects: flood, tornado, landslide, drought, or typhoon (hurricane).

• What are some ways that people can prepare for an emergency?