Стр.7 Модуль 1 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс

Over to you! Close your books and say a few things you remember about the events that have happened in the 21st century so far.

1. Listen and say.
   • technological invention
   • volcanic eruption
   • huge tropical storm
   • mine collapse
   • earthquake
   • tsunami
2. a) Look at the events in the pictures and complete the sentences with: hit, rescued, launched, caused, erupted.
   A. In 2002, the Microsoft Corporation ___ the first ever tablet PC.
   B. In 2010, 33 men were ___ from a collapsed mine in the Atacama Desert, Chile.
   C. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina ___ massive flooding and loss of life in New Orleans, USA.
   D. In 2010, the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland ___ and people had to evacuate.
   E. In 2011, a 9.0 earthquake ___ Japan followed by a huge tsunami that killed people.

   b) Match the events in Ex. 1 to the pictures (A–E).

3. Listen to extracts from two news reports. Which of the events in the headlines is each about?

   Extract 1: Airport authorities all over northern Europe are cancelling flights and many passengers are stranded at airports unable to fly due to the ash and dust that can cause serious damage to an aircraft in flight. Also, many people have had to leave their homes in the surrounding area.

   Extract 2: There are scenes of joy and relief as the men hug their families, relieved that their ordeal is over. They are thankful for all of the efforts that led to their rescue. They still can’t believe they are alive.