PHRASAL VERBS
When the lights ________, I heard a strong thunder.
Went out
_______ Maria: Puerto Rico residents told to 'evacuate or die' with hours before 175mph winds smash into island
Hurricane
The _______ promoted the use of public transport.
GOVERN
Government
People in remote areas always depend ___ their neighbors for help in times of disasters.
ON
What is the capital of China?
a) Hong Kong
b) Beijing
c) Pekin
b) Beijing
After the tornado, there was a lot of mess to ________.
Clean up
More than 50 ________ move through central US, leaving one dead and at least 130 houses damaged
Tornadoes
The ________ of the Hurricane forced the Government to ask for help.
SERIOUS
Seriousness
We haven't heard _____ Helen since the earthquake hit.
FROM
Where happened the most powerful earthquake ever recorded?
a) Japan
b) Mexico
c) Chile
c) Chile
The fire ______ last Wednesday in Santa Rosa, California.
broke out
'So much land under so much water': extreme ________is drowning parts of the midwest
Flooding
It was my ________ to start recycling water bottles.
DECIDE
Decision
Sandbags can protect buildings _____ water damage.
FROM
What is the coldest place on Earth?
a) Antarctica
b) North Pole
c) Iceland
a) Antarctica
The firefighters tried to ________ the fire without success.
put out
Mount Agung: flights cancelled in Bali after being covered by ash and smoke
Volcanic eruption
The rescue Team and the firefighters received gold medals for their ______.
BRAVE
Bravery
David was injured so we called _____ ambulance.
FOR
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
a) Valencia
b) Sofia
c) Prague
b) Sofia
It was raining for two weeks before the weather _________.
cleared up
US blizzard: At least 25 killed, government offices and schools remain closed in Washington
Snow storm
After the earthquake it was a ________ to see everyone is safe and sound.
RELIEVE
Relief
When I found the puppy it jumped _____ my arms.
INTO
In which city took place the largest and strongest tornado in the world?
a) Kansas, USA.
b) Oklahoma, USA.
c) Kentucky, USA.
b) Oklahoma, USA.