The Earthquake [Complete the sentences] 1. The earthquake hit Japan on …………………… .
2. It registered a magnitude of ……………………. .
3. That makes it the most powerful quake to hit Japan in at least ……………………. years.
4. There were reports over the weekend that the quake moved the main island of Japan by ………… feet.
5. Scientists in Japan say that there's a strong chance of another quake, one with a magnitude of ………… or higher, hitting in the next few days.
The Tsunami [Answer the questions]
6. Which part of the country was most affected by the tsunami?
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7. What is a tsunami? (according to the program)
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8. How fast can a tsunami travel?
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9. How far away did the tsunami travel before it reached the California coast?
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10. What effect did the tsunami have on the boats at Santa Cruz, California?
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The Prime Minister’s statement
11. What expression did Japan’s Prime Minister use to describe the impact of this earthquake?
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12. How is the government planning to save electricity until the power plants are repaired?
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13. According to the Prime Minister, what is Japan’s main goal right now?
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The Fukushima nuclear plant
14. What is nuclear fission?
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15. How many reactors were running in the nuclear plant when the quake hit?
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16. What caused the failure of the back-up generators (according to experts)?
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17. What could happen if too much radiation gets out of the reactor?
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The world is coming to Japan’s aid
18. How many countries have offered to help?
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19. Name three international aid groups which are also getting involved.
Объяснение:
1. Nina celebrated her birthday yesterday. Her room looked beautiful, there were many flowers in it. When I came in, somebody was playing the piano, two or three pairs were dancing. 2. Listen! Somebody is playing the piano. 3. I like music very much. 4. When I looked out of the window, it was raining heavily and people were hurrying along the streets. 5. What were you doing at seven o'clock yesterday? — I was having supper. 6. When I came home yesterday, I saw that all my family was sitting round the table. Father was reading a letter from my uncle who lived in Kiev. 7. Where were you yesterday? — I was at home the whole day. — How strange. I rang you up at two o'clock, but nobody answered. — Oh, I was in the garden. I was reading your book and did not hear the telephone. 8. What wereyou doing at five o'clock yesterday? — I was working in the library. — I was there, too, but I did not see you. 9. Yesterday I was working at my English from five till seven. 10. It was raining the whole day yesterday. 11. Where is your sister now? — She is in her room. She is doing her homework.
1) Andrew hasn't been living in the country (has not lived)
2) How long have your grandparents been driving this car?
3) They haven't been cycling. ( have not cycled)
4) Tony hasn't been reading this book, but Mary has( has not read)
5) How long has he been waiting for her?
6) Has Andy been working on the blue car? ( has... worked)
7) My brother has not been studying hard enough. ( has not studied)
8) How long have they been looking for a flat?
9) I have not been doing my homework( have not done)