22 Choose the correct item a, b or c and fill in the gaps 1-6.

T ornadoes are in example of just how unpredictable and destructive the weather can be. The winds of a tornado are the (1) ….… violent that occur on the earth, reaching speeds of up to 300 mph. (2)……...… year, in spring and summer, hundreds of tornadoes cause millions of pounds’ worth of (3) ………… .

For those who might find (4) … caught in a tornado, there are some common safety (5)……………. to follow. Firstly, if you are outside and in an open area, lie down and cover your head with you hands for protection. Secondly, if you are in a house or small building, go to the cellar, or the smallest room (6) ……….… the house and find shelter and a large piece of furniture or cover yourself with a heavy blanket. Thirdly, if you are in a school or shopping centre, make your way to the lowest level of the building, but avoid large, open spaces like gymnasiums. Finally, never ever try to outrun a tornado.

1 A most	B many	C much
2 A Per	B A	C Each
3 A damage	B harm	C danger
4 A theirs	B themselves	C them
5 A rules	B orders	C laws
6 A at	B from	C of

23 Look at the words and decide what part of speech they belong to: a noun, an adjective or a verb. Match the words 1-5 to the definitions A-E.

Name the suffixes which change the meanings of the words.

1 consume A a person who buys goods or services for their own use 2 consumer B the amount used or eaten 3 consumption C the state of advanced industrial society in which a lot of goods are bought and sold 4 consuming D to use fuel, energy or time, especially in large amounts 5 consumerism E an emotion that is very strong

24 Fill the gaps with the words 1- 4 from activity 22.

1 He ...................... a lot of chips with every meal. 2 We need to cut down our fuel .......................by having fewer cars on the road. 3 The new telephone rates will affect all....................... including business calls. 4 Swimming is a ..................... passion with him.