Обведи is или are и допиши предложения.1) there is/ are 17 мальчик 2) there is/ are 1 собака 3) there is/ are 12 качели 4) there is/ are 18 дома 5) there is/ are 14 девочка.

1) There are seventeen boys. 2) There is one dog. 3) There are twelve swings. 4) There are eighteen houses. 5) There are fourteen girls.

task 1:

1) Phobia is a strong feeling of fear.

2) A challenging job needs a lot of hard work and skill.

3) Disability is a problem with part of your body.

4) The accident was caused by someone driving too fast.

5) Disaster is an extremely bad accident.

6) People must overcome some difficulties.

task 2:

1. Pete: I’ve done something to my wrist.

2. Jack: What did you do a minute ago?

3. Colin: I was riding my bike in the park when I hit a bench and fell.

4. Joe: I think you sprained your wrist.

5. Colin: Can you help me get home?

6. Joe: Of course. Is your mum at home?

7. Colin: Yes. She will put an ice pack on my wrist.

task 3:

1. challenging job - it needs a lot of hard work and skill

2. disability - a problem with part of your body

3. accident - a sudden effect that happens

unexpectedly and results in harm or injury

4. disaster - an extremely bad accident

From ancient times people were afraid of natural disasters. these unpredictable disasters killed thousands of people and destroy dozens of cities. it was called "the punishment of the gods". all of these is about the earthquakes. today we can explain what the earthquake is, why it occurs and even define the earthquake-prone areas. so, why do earthquakes happen? scientists say that the reason is the movement of tectonic plates of the earth, taking place because of the volcanic eruptions or underground explosions.  over the past decade we have seen a number of seismic disasters in japan, china, chile, thailand, mexico and in other countries all over the world. in other words, the strongest earthquakes with the disastrous consequences cannot be controlled by a man, but they can be highly predicted. nowadays there are many ways to reduce the damage to a minimum. we use special materials while constructing buildings or applying special architectural solutions as well as long-term or short-term forecasting of probable earthquakes. to conclude, today the earthquakes are much less threatening than fifty years ago. they are no longer considered as the punishment of the heaven, just like a natural phenomenon like rain or fog.