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Part 3 Audio:
Questions 21-24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21. Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important?
22. What surprised Adam about observations made at the time?
23. According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze?
24. Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin
Questions 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which two issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students?
25.
26.
26.
- A how widespread the effects were
- B how long-lasting the effects were
- C the number of deaths it caused
- D the speed at which the volcanic ash cloud spread
- E how people ignored the warning signs
Questions 27-30
What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the following countries?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F.
Comments
A This country suffered the most severe loss of life.
B The impact on agriculture was predictable.
C There was a significant increase in deaths of young people.
D Animals suffered from a sickness.
E This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the world.
F It caused a particularly harsh winter.
A This country suffered the most severe loss of life.
B The impact on agriculture was predictable.
C There was a significant increase in deaths of young people.
D Animals suffered from a sickness.
E This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the world.
F It caused a particularly harsh winter.
27. Iceland
28. Egypt
29. UK
30. USA
