Natural Disasters
Natural Environment
Problems
Gerund/Infinitive
Infinitive/Gerund
100

is a storm characterized by heavy snowfall and strong winds. It occurs when a large amount of snow accumulates rapidly, often causing hazardous conditions.

snowstorm

100

it is a body of running water, such as a river or creek, flowing on the Earth’s surface. It can also refer to any flowing fluid, like water or gas

stream

100

Why are rare plant and animal species disappearing?


Rare plant and animal species are disappearing because of factors like habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change1

100

Maria hopes (play) tennis tomorrow.

to play

100

First, Juan tried (play) golf, and then he tried (play) basketball, but he just wasn't good at sports.

playing/playing

200

is a natural phenomenon resulting from electrostatic discharges through the atmosphere.

lightning

200

it is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees with a high amount of rainfall.

rainfall

200

What causes air pollution?

Air pollution is caused by factories and vehicles emitting harmful gases into the atmosphere1.

200

Tom denied (make) a mistake on his exam

making

200

We didn't have any money, as we like (shop).

shopping

300


Examples of this disaster

  • The devastating ????   of 1995 in Japan caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
  • San Francisco experienced a catastrophic ????? in 1906, leading to fires and significant damage.

earthquake

300

It is a very steep, vertical, or overhanging face of rock, earth, or ice. It often forms where erosion has created a hard ledge over which a stream falls

cliff

300

 What happens when forests are cut down?

When forests are cut down, animals and plants lose their habitats, and some species may even become extinct. Additionally, people have less clean air to breathe

300

(Swim) is a great sport.

Swimming

300

What time is it, Sam? Oh, no! I forgot (go) to my class!

to go

400

Examples of this disaster

  • ???? Alley in the United States frequently experiences tornado outbreaks.
  • ???? can form rapidly during intense thunderstorms, creating funnel-shaped clouds.

tornado

400

It is a river or other body of water’s steep fall over a rocky ledge into a plunge pool below. 

waterfall

400

How can we reduce water pollution?

To reduce water pollution, we should avoid dumping chemicals and trash into rivers and lakes. Proper waste disposal and using eco-friendly products help too.

400

Tessa planned (arrive) early to study for the quiz.

to arrive

400

When Candice came home he found his cousin from Mexico (lie) on the sofa (read) the newspaper.

lying, reading

500

is an overflow of water onto land that is usually dry. It can result from heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or other factors.

flood

500

It is an elongated depression of the Earth’s surface, usually located between ranges of hills or mountains.

valley

500

How can individuals help combat climate change?

Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint by using public transport, conserving energy, planting trees, and supporting eco-friendly initiatives.

500

Cristian appreciated us for (give) him a ride to work.

giving

500

Naomi, do you remember (hear) about that plane crash last year?

hearing