Game Preview

Natural disasters + past continuous

  •  English    16     Public
    Dangerous situations vocab, past continuous
  •   Study   Slideshow
  • The __________ wasn't very strong. The house wasn't shaking as much as the last time.
    EARTHQUAKE
  •  15
  • We were watching news last night. The reposter was talking about a huge _______ which hit the coast of south Japan. It flooded the whole city.
    TSUNAMI
  •  15
  • Were you watching the news? The __________ in Himalayas buried several climbers yesterday.
    AVALANCHE
  •  15
  • The _________ in Cuba destroyed many houses. The strong wind and storm moved across the whole island.
    HURRICANE
  •  15
  • Earlier today a __________ hit the small town in Southeast of the USA. The rotating winds picked up cars and garden furniture. Luckily nobody was hurt.
    TORNADO
  •  15
  • I was reading reports about a _______________ in Iceland. Lava flowed as far as the city of Grindavik. At least three houses burned down.
    VOLCANIC ERUPTION
  •  15
  • Dry summer and high temperatures caused another __________ in Australia. Many animals are in danger. Nearby villages were evacuated.
    FOREST FIRE
  •  15
  • A _____________ knocked out a powerstation in Houston and caused a blackout. Most homes have been without electricity for more than 24 hours.
    LIGHTNING
  •  15
  • There was a huge ____________ in Tel Aviv last night. Police arrested a leader of a well-known terrorist group.
    EXPLOSION
  •  15
  • The week long raining won't stop any time soon. Experts warn there is a risk of a __________. The level of rivers gets higher every day.
    FLOOD
  •  15
  • What ______ you ______ last night at 7pm? (do)
    What were you doing last night at 7pm?
  •  10
  • Hank and Terry __________ the news last night. (watch)
    They were watching the news last night.
  •  15
  • Jane ____________ her boyfriend all night. (text)
    Jane was texting her boyfriend all night.
  •  10
  • Mark ___________ yesterday. (not drink) He has to catch a flight this morning.
    Mark was not drinking yesterday.
  •  10
  • ______ Greg _________ to you last week? (talk)
    Was Greg talking to you last week?
  •  10
  • People ____________ a great time at your party. (have)
    People were having a great time at your party.
  •  10