Cover of the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 2

The key answer of exercise 9

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 7 - Presentation and practice 2 for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 2 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Read some news on the Net about the description of a recent natural disaster. Then write a short paragraph explaining where, when and how it happened.

Answer

Sample Answer

  • Natural disaster: Flash Flood in Himalayan Region
  • Where: A remote mountain village in the Himalayas.
  • When: Early summer 2022.
  • How: A sudden, intense rainfall triggered flash flooding in the mountainous terrain. The deluge caused landslides, sweeping away homes, and blocking access roads. Emergency services faced challenges in reaching the isolated village, exacerbating the impact on the local population. The disaster prompted discussions on early warning systems and reinforced the need for sustainable land-use planning in vulnerable regions.

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