Unit 9. Natural disasters

1. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from that of the others. 2. Practise reading the sentences below. Pay attention to the words ending in -al and -ous.

1. Solve the crossword puzzle below.2. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.3. Fill in each blank with a suitable word/ phrase from the box.4. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb in the past continuous.5. Fill in each blank with the correct tense of the verb in brackets. Use the past continuous or the past simple.

1. Choose the most suitable response A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following exchanges.2. Nam and Mark are talking about earthquakes. Fill in each blank with a sentence (A-E) to complete their conversation. Then practise it with a friend.

1. Fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box.2. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank in the following passage.

1. Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is written correctly based on the given cues. 2. Write complete sentences, using the past continuous and the given cues.3. Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about a natural disaster that often happens in Viet Nam. Use the following questions as cues.