英语流利说 level3 unit3 part2-Disaste

Disasters 灾难

Here are some types of terrible events that hurt or kill people. 以下是一些伤害或杀死人的可怕事件。

Earthquakes are caused by forces deep within the Earth.地震是由地球深处的力量引起的。

During earthquakes, many people are often killed by collapsing buildings and bridges.在地震中，许多人经常死于倒塌的建筑物和桥梁。

Floods happen when rivers rise and overflow their banks.当河水上涨并溢出堤岸时，就会发生洪水。

Floodwaters damage or destroy many houses and businesses.洪水毁坏或摧毁了许多房屋和企业。

Fires destroy buildings, land and forests.火灾毁坏了建筑物、土地和森林。

There are many causes for fire, including lightning.引起火灾的原因有很多，包括闪电。

In a hurricane, high winds destroy buildings, and sometimes cause flooding.在飓风中，大风会摧毁建筑物，有时还会引发洪水。

Some hurricanes have winds of more than 200 miles an hour.有些飓风的风速超过每小时200英里。

Car accidents happen when cars collide, or when drivers lose control of their cars.车祸发生在汽车相撞的时候，或者司机失去对汽车的控制的时候。

One of the main causes of car accidents is driving too fast.交通事故的主要原因之一是开车太快。