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The giant metal walls keeping London above water

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B1

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795

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354

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Vocabulary Diversity 45%

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London, is prone to severe flooding.

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Like the disastrous 1928 Thames  Flood that displaced thousands.

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And the notorious 1953 North Sea storm that  killed over 2,000 people throughout Europe.

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"By far the biggest event was 1953.  And it's the biggest natural hazard  

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to affect the UK sort of in the last 200 years."

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Since then, this region hasn’t experienced  such catastrophic floods, mainly due to this.

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The Thames Barrier: A storm surge  defense system that opened in 1984.

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Key Vocabulary (22)

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

change A1 verb

To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.

open A1 verb

To move a door, window, or lid so that an opening is no longer covered. It can also mean to start a business service or to begin an event.

plan A1 verb

To decide on and arrange in advance a set of actions to achieve a goal. It involves thinking about the future and making a sequence of steps to follow.

world A1 noun

The planet Earth and all the people, animals, and things living on it. It can also refer to a specific area of human activity or interest.

climate B2 verb

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

flood B2 adjective

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

adapt C1 adjective

Describes a person or thing capable of adjusting to new conditions or environments with ease. It implies a high degree of flexibility and the ability to modify one's behavior or function to suit different circumstances.

storm A2 noun

A storm is an occurrence of bad weather characterized by strong winds and usually heavy rain, snow, or thunder. It can cause damage to buildings or disrupt travel and daily activities.

"The storm damaged several buildings in the area."

close A1 verb

To stop a computer program, application, or digital window from running or being visible on the screen. It can also mean to physically shut a device, such as a laptop lid.

"I close every day."

sea A1 noun

A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface. It is generally smaller than an ocean and often partly or fully surrounded by land.

river A1 noun

A large natural flow of water that travels across land and into the sea or a lake. It is a moving body of water that usually starts in mountains or hills.

tide A1 noun

The regular rise and fall of the level of the ocean caused by the pull of the moon and sun. It happens twice a day and affects how much of the beach is covered by water.

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