Why isn’t the Netherlands underwater?

​First part of the lesson.

You will watch the video again this time the video has been broken down into clips.
The transcript does not match what you hear, you must find the incorrect words and write the correct words below.

​Second part of the lesson.

In the transcript you must find the correct use of English, using the words in red bold.

​Third part of the lesson.

In the transcript you must find the correct prepositions.

​Fourth part of the lesson.

Comprehension Questions.

Multiple Choice

How long are each of the two steel arms of the Maeslantkering?

• 50 metre

• 120 metre

• 240 metre

• 400 metre

Multiple Choice

How many years did it take from the creation of the Delta Commission to the construction completion of the Maeslantkering?

• 44 years

• 27 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

Multiple Choice

What is the annual odds of flooding of densely populated cities in the Netherlands.

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 1,000

• 1 in 10,000

• 1 in 100,000

Multiple Choice

About how much of the Netherlands’ territory lies below sea level?

• 5%

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

Multiple Choice

What is NOT a flood prevention measure?

• A storm surge barrier

• A dike

• Artificially-elevated land

• A ball joint