2. Choose the correct item. 1) A light wind made ripples/pebbles on the river. 2) The large level/scale earthquake appears to have caused massive damage. 3) Predicting the speed/impact of a tsunami on coastal areas is a difficult process. 4) The tornado flattened/slid hundreds of homes. 5) The ship was spotted drifting toward the inland/shore. 6) The tornado destroyed everything in its line/path. 7) A natural disaster can cause damage/loss of life.

Перевод задания: Выберите правильное слово.

1. A light wind made ripples on the river. (Лёгкий ветер создал рябь на реке.)
2. The large scale earthquake appears to have caused massive damage. (Похоже, землетрясение крупного масштаба причинило огромный ущерб.)
3. Predicting the impact of a tsunami on coastal areas is a difficult process. (Предсказать воздействие цунами на прибрежные районы — сложная задача.)
4. The tornado flattened hundreds of homes. (Торнадо сравнил с землёй сотни домов.)
5. The ship was spotted drifting toward the shore. (Заметили, как судно дрейфовало к берегу.)
6. The tornado destroyed everything in its path. (Торнадо уничтожил всё на своём пути.)
7. A natural disaster can cause loss of life. (Стихийное бедствие может привести к гибели людей.)