Use of English: multiple choice 4 Circle the correct words. Natural ¹ _______ happen from time to time in many ² _______ of the world. After an earthquake, buildings are often badly ³ _______ and they are very dangerous if they are not ⁴ _______ immediately. Sometimes, the buildings are completely ⁵ _______. There are many other terrible problems, too. For example, fires often ⁶ _______ as a result of earthquakes, and then more damage is ⁷ _______. Although we can't stop earthquakes, a lot can be done to ⁸ _______ people and property. Modern buildings are designed to ⁹ _______ even strong earthquakes. Let's hope that soon scientists will be able to ¹⁰ _______ earthquakes. 1 a) accidents b) problems c) disasters 2 a) sites b) lands c) areas 3 a) hurt b) damaged c) injured 4 a) repaired b) constructed c) solved 5 a) lost b) destroyed c) disappeared 6 a) start b) set c) open 7 a) caused b) started c) made 8 a) rescue b) construct c) protect 9 a) save b) survive c) rescue 10 a) predict b) promise c) prepare