ABSTRACT
Task 1: Complete sentences 1–15 with the correct word or expression from A, B or C In each case two of the options are incorrectly spelt.
Thousands of buildings were flattened in the San Francisco……….. of 1906.
earthquack
earthquake
earthquaik
The……….damaged properties all along the coast.
hurricane
hurriccane
huriccane
A……….struck the southern coast with tremendous force.
tornadoe
tornado
tornaddo
The……….caused immense damage in the regions along the coast.
taifun
typhone
typhoon
The……….has been dormant for years, but last month it showed signs of new life.
volcano
vulcano
volcanoe
Several……….were heard during the night as the army occupied the city.
explossions
explosiones
explosions
The American………. of 1861–1865 was fought between the south and the north.
civil war
sivil war
civvil war
There has been a major………. on the motorway.
acident
accident
acciddent
………. rain has brought serious problems.
Torrential
Torential
Torrantial
The storm caused widespread………. along the coast.
devvastation
devustation
devastation
The………. were caused by heavy rain.
floodes
floods
flouds
Relief workers are bringing food to………. –stricken areas.
draught
drought
drouhgt
………. is widespread in parts of Africa, with millions suffering from malnutrition.
Famine
Fammine
Faminne
The authorities are taking steps to prevent an………. of cholera.
epidemmic
epidemic
eppidemic
The………. was spread from rats to fleas and then on to humans.
plague
plaque
plaigue
