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Student’s Book Audioscript

Unit 5

Page 54, Listening Comprehension

REPORT 1

F: Brazil farmers report the loss of dairy and beef cattle. There has been no

measurable rainfall in three months, and the dry land cannot feed their animals.

REPORT 2

M: The rain hasn’t stopped in a week, and people nearest the river are moving out of

their houses because the roads are covered in water.

REPORT 3

F: The storm’s winds reached a record 150 kilometers per hour, and the torrential

rains are expected to continue for at least six more hours. Trees are down, and

areas nearest the beaches are heavily damaged.

REPORT 4

M: A fast-moving, dark, funnel-shaped cloud is making its way across the eastern

side of town, knocking down trees. Roofs on many houses have blown off.

Residents are urged to immediately go underground and take cover until the

danger has passed.

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[M = Regional, Southern]

M: Today is Monday, October 11. This is a Government Weather Service update on

Tropical Storm Maria, which is approaching our area. The storm is expected to

arrive between 9 and 11 A.M. tomorrow. This is an extremely dangerous storm

with high winds and heavy rain. Flooding is expected, and evacuation may be

necessary. The following are emergency procedures that all area residents

should follow:

1. Fill your car with gas now, in case evacuation is necessary.

2. Bring outdoor furniture, tools, and other objects inside. They can be dangerous in

high winds.

3. Close all windows and cover windows with wooden boards. When the storm hits,

don’t go near windows in case the wind causes the glass to break.

4. Turn your refrigerator and freezer to very cold and only open when necessary to

preserve perishable food in the event of a power outage.

5. Buy extra batteries for flashlights in case there is a power outage or an

evacuation.

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6. If you don’t have a portable battery-operated radio, buy one today, and have a

good supply of extra batteries for the radio. Listen to the radio for official

instructions in case evacuation is necessary.

7. Check your first-aid kit. Be sure it contains bandages, painkillers, and antiseptic

in case of minor injuries.

8. Put valuable papers in a waterproof container on the highest floor of your home

in case of flooding.

9. Get a supply of non-perishable food and water. You may have to stay indoors for

several days, and local water supplies may be contaminated by flooding.

If evacuation becomes necessary:

1. Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads. Follow radio instructions for the

best and safest evacuation route.

2. Listen to the radio for the location of shelters serving your neighborhood.

3. Take all emergency supplies and warm clothing and blankets to the shelter.

4. Lock your home and leave.

Page 60, Listening Comprehension

[F = British English]

F: Good morning, listeners. Today we’ll be discussing some of the worst natural

disasters of the last century. It’s hard to imagine events with death tolls over a

million, but, believe it or not, they are surprisingly common. Once in the last

century, a lack of rainfall has killed over a million people. And twice, too much

water has done the same thing. But the worst disasters by far are episodes of

sickness that affect millions. Five were situations where over a million people

died.