Баранова, Starlight 8. Учебник. Module 1

1 launched
2 rescued
3 caused
4 erupted
5 hit

A technological invention
В mine collapse
C huge tropical storm
D volcanic eruption
E earthquake & tsunami

Extract 1 – D
Extract 2 – B

The Microsoft Corporation launched the first tablet PC in 2002.
33 men were trapped in a mine in Chile.
Hurricane Katrina caused terrible flooding in New Orleans and lots of people died.