UNIT 2 READING 1 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
not expensive; reasonably priced
Many families are looking for affordable housing in the city.
the action of destroying something or the state of being destroyed
The hurricane caused widespread destruction throughout the coastal area.
a prediction of what will happen in the future, especially about weather
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain for tomorrow.
in every part of; during the whole period of time
Emergency shelters were set up throughout the affected region.
a warning of danger or a state of readiness
The government issued a flood alert for the northern provinces.
a sudden event that causes great damage or suffering
The earthquake was the worst natural disaster in the country's history.
to leave a place, especially quickly or when there is danger
Residents were told to get out of their homes before the storm arrived.
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous
The deadly wildfire spread rapidly through the dry forest.
in a way that produces the intended result; successfully
Emergency services responded effectively to the crisis.
a danger or risk that could cause harm
Broken power lines are a serious hazard after storms.
Choose the best definition for each word.
Match each word with its correct definition by selecting the appropriate letter.
Complete each sentence with the most appropriate word from the word bank.
Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the most appropriate vocabulary words.
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