Ms.
Oanh
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English Exercises: Floods
Part 1: Vocabulary – Words & Meanings
Flood: An event when water covers land that is usually dry.
Overflow: To flow over the edges of something, like a river or container.
Depth: The distance from the top to the bottom of something, or the extent of something.
Dangerous: Likely to cause harm or injury.
Sweep away: To carry something away with strong force.
Knock off your feet: To make someone fall down or lose balance.
Cause: The reason why something happens.
Heavy rains: A large amount of rain that falls in a short period.
Tsunami: A large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
Hurricane: A strong tropical storm with heavy rain and strong winds.
Melting: When something turns from solid to liquid because of heat.
Dam: A barrier built to stop or control the flow of water.
Slow developing: Taking a long time to form or become serious.
Fast developing: Developing or happening quickly.
Flash flood: A sudden and severe flood that occurs within a very short period of time.
Seep: To flow or leak slowly through small openings.
Prevent: To stop something from happening.
Roots: The parts of a plant that grow underground and take in water and nutrients.
Nutrient-rich: Containing many substances needed for growth and health.
Chase: The act of running after something or moving quickly to get it.
Ms. Oanh
Part 2: Exercises – Check Knowledge
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct word from the vocabulary list.
Floods can be very __________ because they can sweep away cars and houses.
When a river __________, it can cause a flood.
A __________ is a large wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
In deserts, __________ are rare, but they can still happen.
To prevent floods, we should plant more __________.
Flash floods develop very __________, giving people no time to prepare.
Heavy __________ can cause rivers to overflow and flood areas.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions - Listening
Choose the correct answer.
What is the main cause of floods?
a) Dry weather
b) Heavy rains and overflowing rivers
c) Cold temperatures
d) Droughts
What is a flash flood?
a) A flood that develops slowly over weeks.
b) A flood that happens suddenly, within minutes or hours.
c) A flood that happens in the desert.
d) A flood that is not dangerous.
Which of the following is a way to prevent floods?
a) Cutting down more trees
b) Planting more trees
c) Building bigger dams
d) Stopping all water flow
Ms. Oanh
Exercise 3: Matching- Listening
Match the term with its correct definition.
1. Flood
2. Tsunami
3. Seep
4. Flash flood
5. Dam
A) A large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
B) A barrier built to control the flow of water.
C) To leak or flow slowly through small openings.
D) An event when a dry piece of land is suddenly covered in water.
E) A flood that happens suddenly, often within minutes.
Part 3: Writing – Write a summary about the video - Listening
Let’s help you with some ideas!
Use these sentence starters:
______ is when a dry piece of land gets covered in water.
There are ______ types of floods: slow developing floods, fast developing floods, and
flash floods.
The ______ happens the quickest, usually in just a few minutes to a few hours. It gives
no time for preparation.
______ happen over a longer period, lasting days or weeks.
______ take about one or two days to develop but still allow people some time to escape.
______ can be caused by heavy rains, overflowing rivers, hurricanes, and other factors.
I learned that ______ can help prevent floods by allowing water to seep into the ground.
Don’t forget to ______ and protect your home to stay safe.
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Part 4: Dictation - Listening
Listen carefully and fill in the blanks.
Us, oh my god, this is a ______, help, help! But first, you need to learn about ______.
Zoom in, many of you may think that ______ are just water overflowing, but actually, it's
more than that.
An event when a dry piece of land suddenly gets covered in ______ is commonly known
as a ______. Oh, don't take it lightly, floods come in many different ______. Sometimes
it gets so high that you don't have anywhere to go. The power of ______ is sometimes so
______. It can sweep away your ______ and knock you off your feet. The cause of floods
are ______ rains, overflowing ______, tsunamis or hurricanes, melting ______ or snow,
______ breaks, etc.
Help! So floods can be divided into three main types: ______ developing floods. This
type of flood usually occurs when water sources ______. As its name suggests, this type
develops ______, which can last for days or even weeks. ______ developing floods. This
type of flood lasts for one or two days, although it's very devastating, it still takes some
time to develop and thus gives people a chance to ______. Now comes the most
dangerous type of all: ______ floods. This type occurs in a very short period of time,
which is from two to six ______ and sometimes only in a few ______. This type gives no
time for preparation, no warning, no reminder, just ______.
But hey, don't lose hope, we can do our part to ______ floods. That's right, planting more
trees helps to ______ floods. The ______ of trees dig deep into the ______ and create
gaps between the soil particles, which helps floodwaters to ______ in and retain. Let's cut
to the chase. Floods can even happen in the ______. In ancient Egypt, people relied on
the ______ floods because they created ______-rich soil for farmers. So what are the
three types of ______? Well, you think about it and post your answer in the comment
section below. This is me zooming out. See you next time for more interesting facts!
