Стр.19 Модуль 1 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс
What do you know about tsunamis? What else would you like to know? Write down three questions you would like to ask. Listen and read to see if you can answer your questions.
Read again and match the subheadings (A–G) to the paragraphs (1–6). There is one extra heading.
A A frequent phenomenon
B Happening one after the other
C High tide
D Deadly power
E A sudden movement
F Less by degree
G Below the surfaceComplete the sentences with words/phrases from the Check these words box.
Check these words: speed, undersea landslide, volcanic eruption, tectonic plates, fault line, slide, force, pebble, ripple, outwards, shore, come inland, fast tide, impact, in its path, initial, on a larger scale, tremendous damage, loss of life, flatten, ecosystem.
Tell your partner or write four things you have learnt about tsunamis.
ICT Collect more information about tsunamis. Use the key word: tsunami. Present your information to the class.
2. 1 – G, 2 – E, 3 – A, 4 – C, 5 – B, 6 – D.
3.
- A tsunami can be caused by an earthquake underwater.
- When the Earth’s tectonic plates move suddenly, an earthquake happens.
- A tsunami is similar to throwing a pebble into a lake, but on a much larger scale.
- When the water reaches the shore and comes inland, it destroys everything in its path.
- A tsunami can flatten buildings and destroy ecosystems.
4.
- A tsunami is a large wave that travels at great speed towards land.
- It is usually caused by an undersea earthquake.
- A tsunami can also happen after a large undersea landslide or an underwater volcanic eruption.
- It can cause tremendous damage, loss of life, and destroy buildings, trees and ecosystems.
