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WorksheetsThe weather quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 22mins
Read the text on page 85. Then choose the statement (a or b) that contain the most important idea in each paragraph (1-5)
1. paragraph 1
a. Extreme weather is unusual and can cause natural disasters.
b. Extreme weather can happen over a short time or a long time.
2. Paragraph 2
Hurricane covers a very wide area.
Hurricanes are a huge and dangerous storm.
3. Paragraph 3
a. In a heatwave, temperatures are hotter than normal.
b. Heat waves sometimes occur in Australia.
4. Paragraph 4
a. In 2015, there were floods in South America.
b. Floods happen when there is too much rain.
5. Paragraph 5
a. A sand storm is a storm with a lot of wind and dust.
b. Certain countries have frequent sandstorms.
2. Circle the correct ending (a or b) for each sentence (1-4)
1. Hurricanes move from _______
a. land to sea.
b. sea to land.
2. Heat waves ______________
a. may lead to drought.
b. aren't usually a big problem.
3. Paraguay had _______________
a. a very big flood in 2015.
b. no food for people to eat in 2015.
4. In 2011, ______________
a. China had a bad storm.
b. Iraq had a bad storm.
3. Circle the correct answer. Identify the parts in the text that helped you answer each question.
1. What type of text is this?
a. an excerpt from a newspaper
b. an excerpt from a textbook
2. Who would be interested in reading this text?
a. someone studying Biology
b. someone studying climate
3. What kind of information is included in the text?
a. facts
b. opinions
Answer a question.
1. What is the worst weather you have ever experienced?
Answer a question.
2. Has the weather in your country changed in recent years?
