Read the text. Put the sentences into the correct group.

Floods happen when there is more water in a river or lake than that body of water can handle. This extra water then spills out onto the land, causing a disaster. The damaging effects of a flood can be great. Floodwaters destroy everything in their path: buildings, bridges, roadways etc. Entire crops can be ruined and people and animals can die from drowning. Even after the floodwaters retreat, the problems can continue. Water can be dangerous to drink, people can get sick from diseases, and there can be food shortages. Economic difficulties can be felt for years. Those who stay have to spend a lot of money to rebuild their houses. Fortunately, countries that suffer from floods have found ways to control destructive floodwaters by building huge mechanical barriers to protect them. Nothing, however, is a guarantee. In 2005, this system failed in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. The storm caused more than 50 breaks in levees and resulted in 80% of New Orleans being flooded. In some areas, the ground lay beneath 4.5 metres of water. Those not evacuated had to swim for their lives or remain trapped on their rooftops.

• Группы
  • FALSE
  • TRUE
• Варианты
  • When floodwaters retreat, life immediately goes back to normal.
  • Cities at risk of flooding have built levees to protect them.
  • Crops are damaged by floodwaters.
  • The flood in New Orleans in 2005 was caused by a tsunami.
  • After too much rain, a lake or river may flood the surrounding area.