II. Choose the word which best completes the sentence.
1. Every year different natural disasters such as
earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions happen on our … .
a) star b) satellite c) planet
2. Jules Verne throws his heroes into … by means of a
huge gun.
a) distance b) space c) the Moon
3. The terrible hurricane had … all the houses by that
time.
a)
destroyed b) damaged c) broken
4. We have been doing … into space for many years
already.
a)
damage b) research c) disasters
5. … is a long period of dry weather when there is not
enough water.
a)
flood b) earthquake c) drought
6. He climbed into his … and in a few minutes he was
out in space.
a)
spacesuit b) spaceship c) satellite
7. In Britain
people often start conversations by talking about the … .
a)
seasons b) weather c) disasters
8. The satellite was launched … space three days ago.
a) in b) into c) to
9. I shake … a leaf before every exam.
a) like b) with c) from
10. I haven't been to any parties … a long time.
a)
since b) for