Grade 11 Module 4 Unit 12

Vocabulary

N Word Definition Meaning

1 accumulate to gather together or acquire an increasing number or ‫يتراكم‬
quantity of
2 alongside close to the side of , next to ‫بطول‬
3 calamity an event causing great and often sudden damage or ‫ كارثة‬/ ‫مأساة‬
distress , a disaster
4 costly costing a lot , expensive ‫مكلف‬
5 dam a barrier , typically of concrete , constructed to hold ‫سد‬
back water and raise its level , the resulting reservoir
being used in the generation of electricity or as a water
supply
6 expert a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative ‫خبير‬
skill in a particular area
7 flare up to burn with a sudden intensity ‫يندلع‬
8 mullet a chiefly marine fish that is widely caught for food ‫سمك البوري‬
9 overflow to flood or flow over a surface or an area ‫يفيض‬
10 prohibit to prevent , to make impossible ‫ يحرم‬/ ‫يمنع‬
11 prolonged continuing for a long time or longer than usual , ‫ممتد‬
lengthy
12 quake ( esp. of the earth ) to shake or tremble ‫يهتز‬
13 remarkable worthy of attention , striking ‫مميز‬
14 remedy a means of counteracting or eliminating something ‫علج‬
undesirable
15 shortage a state or situation in which something needed cannot ‫نقص‬
be obtained in sufficient

N Word Definition Meaning

1 intensity strength or power ‫ سلطة‬/ ‫قوة‬
2 lethal sufficient to cause death ‫ مهلك‬/ ‫مميت‬
3 moist slightly wet , damp or humid ‫رطب‬
4 spinning rotating , revolving , turning around ‫دوار‬
5 storm cellar a room below ground level , typically used for ‫مخبأ من العواصف‬
hiding in during strong storms such as tornadoes
6 vortex ( of a mass of wind or water ) spinning rapidly ‫دوامة‬
and pulling things into the centre
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N Word Definition Meaning

1 announce to make a public and typically formal declaration ‫يعلن‬
about a fact , occurrence or intention
2 come in when the tide comes in , the sea moves towards the ‫دخول‬
land
3 go out to become extinguished , to recede to low tide ‫يتراجع المد‬
4 mansion a large , impressive house ‫قصر ضخم‬
5 perilously dangerously , hazardously ‫بخطورة‬
6 previous existing or occurring before in time or order ‫السابق‬
7 regularly often , frequently ‫بانتظام‬
8 turnoff a junction at which a road branches off from a main ‫مفترق طرق‬
road

N Word Definition Meaning

1 absolutely with no qualification , restriction or limitation, ‫علي الطلق‬
totally
2 demanding requiring much skill or effort ‫ متعب‬/ ‫مجهد‬
3 impractical not sensible or realistic ‫غير عملي‬
4 lessen to make or become less , to diminish ‫ يخفف‬/ ‫يقلل‬
5 map out to plan something carefully or to explain ‫يخطط‬
carefully what your plans are
6 propose to further the progress of ( something esp. ‫يتقدم بعرض‬
a cause , venture , or aim ) , to support or
actively encourage
7 pros and cons advantages and disadvantages ‫مزايا وعيوب‬
8 standard serving as or conforming to a standard of ‫مستوي‬
measurement or value
9 supply an amount available or sufficient for a given ‫مخزون‬
use , stock
1 wasteful using or expanding something of value ‫ يبذر‬/ ‫يهدر‬
0 carelessly
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1. What natural threats cause damage to our lives?

a. Volcano eruptions b. Earthquake c. Tornadoes d. Floods

2. How can we avoid natural threats?

a. Living away from rivers that flood.
b. Living away from volcanoes that flare up.

3. Aswan Dam helped the Egyptians greatly. Discuss.

a. It stops the flooding of rivers.
b. It generates electricity.
c. It stores water during the rainy season.

4. What is meant by red tide? Why is it dangerous?

a. The red tide is a natural phenomenon that happens due to organisms that produce
a toxin that kill fishes.
b. It causes the death of large quantities of fish.

5. How could architects design buildings that won't fall down during
an earthquake?
a. By designing buildings that are built on rollers or springs that help the buildings
move a little during the earthquake.
b. By using materials in building which soften the impact of the earthquake.

6. Why does the water level in rivers rise?

Rain falling on hills runs into rivers which raises their level.

7. Why would it be impractical to map out a building that would be absolutely

safe in an earthquake?
Because earthquakes are too powerful.

8. What kinds of building materials do you think would lessen the impact of
an earthquake?
Non-rigid materials: rubber, wood and some plastics.

9. What are the bad effects of the power of nature?

a. Damaging buildings and cities.
b. Killing and injuring the human beings.
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10. What are tornadoes?

Tornadoes are violent, rotating columns of air which are in contact with both the
ground and a cloud.

11. Tornadoes can be very destructive. Discuss.

a. Tornadoes can reach speeds of up to 400kph.
b. They can cause damage to nature and property and can be lethal.

12. When can tornadoes occur?

Tornadoes can occur at any time of the year.

13. How long do tornadoes last?

They last between ten minutes and several hours.

14. How do tornadoes happen? How are tornadoes born?

a. They habitually follow a thunderstorm.
b. The warm, moist air in the storm moves up then turns into cold air or rain.
c. Wind then turns this mixture into a spinning column and when it touches the
ground, a tornado is born.

15. There are several kinds of tornadoes. Discuss.

a. Tornadoes including multiple vortexes.
b. Satellite tornadoes ( Smaller tornado that forms around a bigger one).
c. Waterspouts ( Tornadoes that form above water).

16. How can meteorologists collect information about tornadoes?

Through satellites, radar, weather stations and weather balloons.

17. Is it possible to predict tornadoes?

It is impossible to predict exactly when a tornado is likely to occur.

18. How can governments protect people against tornadoes?

a. By warning people when they think a tornado is likely.
b. By educating people about safely procedures.
c. By providing aid and shelter.

19. Water shortage is a serious problem. How can we overcome this problem?
a. Drilling new water wells.
b. Building more desalination plants.
c. Extending the water shortage facilities.
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True or False & Justify your answer:

1. Governments cannot do anything to help people until after a tornado occurs.

(X) They can warn people and educate them about what to do.

2. Multiple vortex tornadoes, satellites tornadoes and waterspouts are the only
types of tornadoes.
(X) These are just some of the types of tornadoes.

3. The technology that meteorologists use is constantly improving.

(√) Science and modern technology improve this technology constantly.

4. Alan spout is a tornado which forms above a solid earth.

(√) And waterspout is a tornado that forms above seas.

Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Nature Reserve

1. What's the aim of establishing the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Nature Reserve?
a. Protecting and restoring the natural ecosystems of Kuwait.
b. Encouraging young Kuwaitis to take an interest in environmental issues.
c. Participating in the protection of Kuwait's nature.

2. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Nature Reserve provides a safe haven for many rare
species of flora and fauna. Discuss.
a. It’s a vital habitat for numerous species in Kuwait.
b. It's an important stopover point for many birds species on migratory
travels.

3. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Nature Reserve contains truly an awe-inspiring

variety of wild life. Discuss.
a.It contains wild birds and animals like: deer, lizards, golden eagles and
flamingo.
b. There are over 370 protected and endangered species of plants in the
reserve.

4. Kuwait has established a number of nature reserves that show its commitment
to wildlife saving. Mention three.
a.The Doha Peninsula Nature Reserve
b. The Jahra Pools Nature Reserve
c.Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Nature Reserve

5. What are the 3R's that help save the environment?

a. Reduce the things we use.
b. Re-use things.
c. Recycle materials like glass, metal, paper and plastic.