1 Choose the correct alternative. 1. The government declared the state of emergency/the damage because of high risks of a flood. 2. During a drought the most dangerous thing is the shortage/the halt of water. 3. It's important to warn/donate money to support people suffering from disasters world-wide. 4. Even in the worst situation emergency services like fire fighters and paramedics can't come to a halt/ a lack. 5. A devastating hurricane is coming, we must donate to / warn the people. 6. After the volcano eruption tons of emergency state / aid were sent to the island. 2 a) Put the news story of a disaster in order. A. ... emergency and evacuated thousands of people from the affected areas, warning them that their homes could be destroyed as the eruption continued. The eruption led to the shortage of water... B.... aid. Various organizations and individuals came together to donate money to help the victims who lost their homes as well as small local businesses and farms. The eruption caused significant ... 1 C.... In January 2020, an erupting volcano in the Philippines sent ash clouds into the air, threatening nearby towns and villages. The government declared the state of ... D.... and food, with many people in urgent need of supplies. As the volcano's activity continued, the government mobilized resources to provide emergency E.... damage to homes and infrastructure, but fortunately, no lives were lost. Efforts to assist the displaced people and rebuild the affected areas continued in the aftermath of the eruption. b) Mark the statements as true (T) or false (F). 1. The government announced the state of emergency because there was a huge volcano eruption. 2. People were taken away from their houses because the volcanic lava is going to straight into them.