Mother Nature can act rather scary sometimes. Almost every day TV channels, radio and newspapers report on natural disasters striking different parts of the world. Scientists say that earthquakes, tornados, floods, droughts, tsunamis, landslides and hurricanes are happening more frequently nowadays. Global warming, pollution and growing industrialization lead to imbalance in our echo-system.
A natural disaster can be defined as an uncontrollable extreme disruption which causes ecological and financial damage and victims of vulnerable population. Sometimes the events can be predicted by special meteorological warning systems and they often happen in the same geographical area because they are related to climate and physical characteristics of the region. For example, Florida is constantly suffering from tornadoes and hurricanes, and Japan – from earthquakes.
An earthquake happens when tectonic plates of the earth move and they make the area shake violently. According to the Richter scale the magnitude of earthquakes is measured from 1 to 10 points. The most powerful earthquake was recorded in 1960 in Chile, its magnitude was 9.5.
Volcanic eruptions occur when hot red magma erupts from the earth’s crust and flows from the top of the volcano. It also throws volcano ashes into the air which are harmful to inhale for human beings and animals.
A tsunami is a series of dangerous huge ocean waves, usually caused by underwater earthquakes. This natural disaster attacks the shore all of a sudden and often results in thousands of deaths. The height of the waves can reach 30 metres.
Flooding is another natural disaster. Floods happen when the water level in rivers and seas becomes too high. Sometimes flash floods can even wash away whole villages.
1) motivation is closely linked to work efficiency and guides employees' behavior towards achieving company goals.
2) Satisfaction of basic material needs (for example, a good salary, safe working conditions) is one of the components of motivation.
3) Self-realization, personal growth or a desire for greater responsibility may be the main motivation for workers in highly industrialized countries.
4) Taking into account both fundamental and personal needs of the employee are becoming an essential factor in modern management.
5) By making employees responsible for multiple jobs, you can achieve better results.
6) Improving the quality of life of employees, managers try to direct the behavior of employees to achieve the goals of the company.
7) Happiness is the most powerful and basic of all the elements that attract and hold people
Объяснение:
few/a few - можно посчитать
little/a little - нельзя посчитать
few/little - мало и не достаточно
a few/a little - мало, но достаточно
1.Are there any clouds in the sky?
2. Is there any juice on the table?
3. Are there any trees in the park?
4. Is there an orange in the fridge?
5. Is there an apple in your bag?
6. Is there any grass in the garden?
7. Is there a glass on the table?
8. Are there any sweets in the box?
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. B
1 There is very little soup in the bowl.
2 There are a few people in the shop.
3 There is little snow on the mountains.
4 I have got few CDs but a lot of cassettes.
a few сhairs, a little water, a little tea, a few books, a little chocolate, a little bread, a few men, a few deer, a little jam, a few glasses, a little honey, a few knives, a few children, a little Coke, a little butter, a little lemonade, a little salt, a few desks, a few hats, a little pepper.