Theme 8.

NATURAL DISASTERS
Lesson 1.
I. Vocabulary: write the words under the pictures.
flood natural disaster hurt tsunami earthquake storm destroy

1. _____________________ 2. _____________________ 3. _____________________

4. _____________________ 5. _____________________ 6. _____________________

An event which badly effects people, wildlife, and buildings. 7. _____________________

II. Grammar:
1. Present Perfect Tense:
- to announce news of recent event
- to talk about something started in the past and continues in the present

Ex: There’s been an earthquake and a tsunami.

I have played the guitar since I was 18.
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2. Passive voice of Present Perfect Tense

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I. Put the verbs in brackets in the Present Perfect tense.

II. Change these sentences into passive voice.

1. My brother has just repaired the bicycle.
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2. My mother has just cleaned the kitchen.
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3. I have finished the job.
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4. The cat has just drunk the milk.
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5. I have watched that movie.
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6. Peter has broken the window.
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7. I have cooked dinner.
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8. I have written six letters.
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9. Thomas has written many books.
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10. They have written the reports.
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11. They have watered these flowers.
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12. Somebody has watered the plants.
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13. Somebody has bought the presents.
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14. Somebody has ordered new books.
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15. Someone has sent the email.
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16. A big storm has hit the city.
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17. People has closed all the streets.
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18. The storm has destroyed the hospital.
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