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11. Natural disasters Nature is turning on us

12. 1.Overpopulation is the main reason for nature turning on us. 2. Different kinds of disasters have become increasingly common. 3. It is possible that there will be a lot worse disasters. 4. Volcanoes and earthquakes are even more dangerous than in the past. 5. Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis have made lots of people suffer.

13. (C) (A) 1.Overpopulation is the main reason for nature turning on us. 2. Different kinds of disasters have become increasingly common. 3. It is possible that there will be a lot worse disasters. 4. Volcanoes and earthquakes are even more dangerous than in the past. . 5. Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis have made lots of people suffer. (E) (D) (B)

14. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? • People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. • As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • One answer is overpopulation. • These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. • The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,1000 people an hour. • On top of that add global warming. • This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

15. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. • People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. • As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. • The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,000 people an hour. • On top of that add global warming. • This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

16. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,000 people an hour. • People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. • As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. • On top of that add global warming. • This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

17. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,1000 people an hour. People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. • As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. • On top of that add global warming. • This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

18. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,000 people an hour. People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. • As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. • On top of that add global warming. • This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

19. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,000 people an hour. People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. • As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • On top of that add global warming. • This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

20. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,1000 people an hour. People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. On top of that add global warming. • As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

21. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,1000 people an hour. People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. On top of that add global warming. This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. • As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

22. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,1000 people an hour. People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. On top of that add global warming. This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. • Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

23. So Why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10,1000 people an hour. People in agricultural areas move to the cities, and then construct shabby homes from whatever materials they can find on poor clay soil. These homes, seldom made of bricks, can easily fall down in earthquakes. On top of that add global warming. This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide …. As a result, a hotter ocean causes more powerful winds. Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.

24. 1. What is the attitude of the journalist towards the future? 2. Who are most likely to be the victims of natural disasters? 3. Why are there now more hurricanes, floods and droughts? 4. Why are volcanoes and earthquakes more dangerous now? 5. What could be the biggest threat to the planet in the future?

25. Pessimistic / negative 1.What is the attitude of the journalist towards the future? 2. Who are most likely to be the victims of natural disasters? 3.Why are there now more hurricanes, floods and droughts? Poor people. Overpopulation.

26. Because around half the world’s population lives cities, more than 500 million people now live within the range of a volcanic eruption and an even greater number of people live at risk from earthquakes. 4. Why are volcanoes and earthquakes more dangerous now? 5.What could be the biggest threat to the planet in the future? Volcanic eruptions.

27. Speaking • What natural disaster happened in China two months ago? • What organizations do you know that provide aid after the disaster? • What can we do to help the victims of the earthquake? • What have you learned from the Wenchuan earthquake?

29. Thanks a lot for your time!