Choose the best words or phrases to complete these sentences.

The volcano … last n 1872, causing widespread panic and destruction of property.
1. a. went off
2. b. exploded
3. c. erupted
Due to this year's crop … there are fears that the area may suffer from famine.
1. a. failure
2. b. disaster
3. c. reduction
It's immoral to waste water on swimming pools and golf courses in …
1. a. dry times
2. b. times of drought
3. c. periods of dryness
The government have called … after the recent earthquake.
1. a. a state of emergency
2. b. a desperate state
3. c. an emergency period
The emergency services have been … to assist with the problem.
1. a. summoned
2. b. brought
3. c. called out
After the disaster … appeals for aid met with an amazingly generous response from the general ...
1. a. happened/people
2. b. struck/public
3. c. took place population
The increase in carbon dioxide … from short haul flights is one of the causes of global ...
1. a. emissions/warming
2. b. pollution/heating
3. c. gases/heating up
By coincidence he was … by lightning five times, but managed to survive each
1. a. surprising attacked
2. b. amazing struck
3. c. unusual got