55natural disasters自然灾害

beginner

a: Do you think that climate change is responsible for the recent floods?

B: It could be. There are floods in this country almost every year, but in recent years they have been more widespread and more frequent.

A: It seems that the climate in this country is changing.

B: The summers are hotter. The last three summers have been the hottest for the past 200 years. There have also been stronger winds.

A: I think that the changing climate is a sign that we are causing too much damage to the environment.

B: I think you’re right. Climate change naturally over time, but I think that human activities are speeding up the change. I wish that government would join together and try to resolve the problem.

A: Me too. If we don’t do something soon, It might be too late.

Intermediate

A: Are there any interesting stories in the newspaper today?

B:There are a few stories about natural disasters. There is a massive forest fire in Australia. It covers several square kilometers of land has destroyed many more square kilometers.

A: Was it caused accidentally or naturally? Sometimes it gets so hot that fires begin naturally in Australia and Africa.

B: Nobody knows at the moment, but it has been very hot there recently. The drought in Africa is causing starvation. Millions of people have migrated to try and find food.

A: What is the international community doing to help?

B: The European union has sent several plants with relief supplies. Several countries have sent soldiers to distribute food and medical supplies. Refugee camps have been set up across the region.

A: how many countries have been affected?

B: Six have been seriously affected, but the refugees are also migrating to several surrounding countries.

A: I saw on the tv yesterday that there has been another earthquake in iran.

B: Yes. There have been a few there recently. They say that this one was not a big quake. The Iranians are dealing with it on their own. They have purchased some special equipment to find people buried under rubble.

A: Does the newspaper say anything about casualties?

B: So far, less than 20 people have died, but over 100 are in hospital.

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