Задание

Listen to the audio and choose the correct options

  1. Natural hazards have a great impact on people's lives.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  2. Coastal erosion is caused by people's migration.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  3. Throughout the years natural disasters made people move around the globe.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  4. People don't pay attention to forest fires and landslides.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  5. People can stop natural disasters.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  6. The results of natural hazards are only property damage and loss of life.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  7. Improving methods of building houses can help to prevent natural hazards.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  8. People must know how to reduce the risks of natural disasters.
    [True|False|Not stated].

Script
Natural hazards can affect people. A natural hazard or a disaster is a natural event that can cause economic or social impact. Natural disasters include droughts, landslides, earthquakes, hurricanes, droughts, fires started by lightning, volcanic eruptions, extreme weather, coastal erosion and many more. They shaped the history of human societies from changing the size of population to migration. People's activity can contribute to the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. These hazards include droughts, forest fires, erosions, landslides.

Unfortunately, people can't eliminate natural hazards, but they can be engaged in activities helping to reduce the effects of disasters which can result in loss of life, economic costs or property damage. People can reduce its effects by avoiding high-risk locations, improving construction methods or developing warning systems. Besides, scientists must educate people so that this kind of literacy leads to promoting awareness to reduce risks.