(Unit 13) - Global problems

a famine

A time when there is not enough food for many people.

an epidemic

When a disease spreads quickly to many people at the same time.

a major accident/incident

A very bad accident, like a plane crash, with serious results.

a plane crash

When an airplane falls from the sky and hits the ground.

a hurricane

A very strong storm with violent wind.

a tropical storm

A strong storm that happens in hot parts of the world.

a civil war

A war between people from the same country.

a natural disaster

A bad event caused by nature, not by people.

a landslide

When rocks and earth suddenly move down a hill or mountain.

an explosion

When something bursts with a loud noise and great force, like a bomb.

to injure

To hurt a person in an accident.

to erupt

When a volcano suddenly sends out hot rock, ash, and gas.

to spread

To move quickly from one place to another.

to starve

To suffer or die because you do not have enough food.

to sweep through

To move quickly across an area and cause destruction.

a casualty

A person who is killed or hurt in an accident, war, or disaster.

a victim

A person who suffers because of a disaster, crime, or bad event.

a survivor

A person who continues to live after a disaster or accident.

a refugee

A person who leaves their country because of war, disaster, or danger.

shelter

A place where you are safe from danger or bad weather.

the wounded

People who have been hurt, usually in a battle or by a weapon.

rabies

A very serious disease that you can get from the bite of an infected animal like a dog or fox.

AIDS

A serious disease that makes it hard for the body to fight infections.

cholera

A serious disease that causes sickness and diarrhoea. It often comes from dirty water or food.

typhoid

A serious disease that causes fever and stomach problems. It often comes from dirty water or food.