Disasters

= =  Natural Disasters 1. Your school raises money for a particular charity either in your own country or abroad. You were asked to visit the charity to see how the money is being spent and how it is helping. On your return you have been invited to talk to a gathering of students, parents and teachers about what you found out. Write the text of your talk. 3. You are a journalist sent to report on the effects of a natural disaster such as an earthquake or a flood. You observed the effects of this disaster, you saw the extent to which the victims were being helped, and you spoke to some of the people involved. Write your news story. 1. Many people’s lives are influenced by events that happen far away from them. An event which made international headlines had this kind of impact on you. In an article for a school magazine, describe the event and its effect on you.