Active vs. Passive Voice in Wildfires
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What was the primary factor that contributed to the spread of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area?

  • An infestation of invasive species, altering the vegetation and creating dry, easily combustible fuel.
  • A series of lightning strikes, igniting dry vegetation and creating multiple fire starts.
  • A surge in population density, which led to increased human activity and potential ignition points.
  • The combination of drought conditions and powerful offshore winds. (correct)

    • What is the estimated economic loss due to the wildfires?

  • More than $50 billion in insured losses and potentially $100 billion in total economic losses.
  • The article does not mention any specific economic loss estimates.
  • Less than $10 billion in insured losses and potentially $20 billion in total economic losses.
  • Over $20 billion in insured losses and potentially $50 billion in total economic losses. (correct)

    • How many people were under evacuation orders by Tuesday morning?

  • Close to 200,000
  • Over 250,000
  • Approximately 150,000
  • Around 88,000 (correct)

    • What agency issued a red flag warning indicating an increased risk for fire danger?

    <p>The National Weather Service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the article?

    <p>To explain the devastating impact of California wildfires. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of weather conditions were reported in the region during the wildfires?

    <p>Powerful offshore winds and dry conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's intention in sharing the article?

    <p>To encourage the audience to learn English through news articles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's opinion of the impacts of the wildfires?

    <p>The speaker focuses on the devastating consequences of the wildfires. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the subject of the active form question 'What caused them?'

    <p>Strong winds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would the passive form of the question 'What caused them?' be stated?

    <p>What were the fires caused by? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tense is used in the active form statement 'The wildfires have affected 10,000 people'?

    <p>Present perfect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What voice is used when asking 'Who is affected?'

    <p>Passive voice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In answering 'Who have the wildfires affected?', which tense is used?

    <p>Present perfect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be used in the passive form to describe the wildfires in the past?

    <p>The wildfires were caused (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the question 'What were the wildfires caused by?' focus on?

    <p>The agents causing the fire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the action of the wildfires affecting the population be expressed in passive form?

    <p>10,000 people were affected by the wildfires (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when it is stated that the official cause of the fires has not been determined?

    <p>There is no current knowledge about what caused the fires. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the phrase 'the official cause of the fires has not been determined' in passive voice?

    <p>To emphasize the cause rather than the experts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What combination of factors contributed to the fire weather in Southern California?

    <p>Less than 10% rainfall and powerful offshore winds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it indicate when the National Weather Service describes fire weather as 'about as bad as it gets'?

    <p>It has reached a severe level of danger. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is the word 'prompted' used in the discussion?

    <p>To signify that something caused another event. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'weather whiplash' refer to?

    <p>Sudden changes in weather patterns. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'topping' refer to in the context of wind gusts?

    <p>Surpassing a reference point. (C), Reaching a maximum speed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the verb 'to grip' used in the context of the discussion?

    <p>To describe something dominating attention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might 'drought-like conditions' refer to in Southern California?

    <p>Significantly below average rainfall. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'sharp swings' in weather related to California's climate?

    <p>Rapid shifts between extreme conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did tight deadlines have on the person's passion in the discussion?

    <p>Led to a decrease in passion and increase in stress. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gripping' imply when describing a novel?

    <p>The novel captivated the reader and was hard to put down. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'red flag warning' relevant in this context?

    <p>Denotes an increased risk of fire danger. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overall effect can the combination of drought and rainfall have on fire dangers?

    <p>It creates fluctuating fire danger levels. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word "dwindled" mean?

    <p>To decrease gradually (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the prefix "re" in the word "repopulation"?

    <p>To do again (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word "amid" mean in the context of the Fire Zone evacuation?

    <p>During (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the word "chaos" used to describe the wildfire situation?

    <p>To convey the emotional intensity of destruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the "present perfect" tense in the sentence "The fires have destroyed entire neighborhoods and blocks"?

    <p>The destruction is a continuing process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it significant that "insured losses" are described as "exceeding $20 billion"?

    <p>To highlight the significant cost of the destruction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between "insured losses" and "total economic losses"?

    <p>Insured losses are covered by insurance, while total economic losses are not (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "dwindled" mean in the context of the wedding guests?

    <p>Decreased steadily (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word "amid" mean in the phrase "amid the chaos"?

    <p>During (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a "block" as used in the context of the wildfires?

    <p>A group of buildings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of "exceed" in the context of the wildfire losses?

    <p>More than (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word "losses" refer to in the context of the wildfire?

    <p>The items destroyed or damaged by the fires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word "insured" in the context of "insured losses"?

    <p>Covered by insurance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term "total economic losses" refer to in the context of the wildfire?

    <p>The overall financial impact of the wildfire on the entire economy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word "amid" usually express?

    <p>A background condition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'fueled' imply in "fueled by powerful winds?"

    <p>A catalyst for the event. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these sentences uses the word 'fueled' in a positive context?

    <p>Her passion for music fueled her desire to become a singer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'ferocious' suggest about the wildfires?

    <p>They were intense and violent in their burning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes "she has a ferocious appetite for learning" a positive statement?

    <p>It highlights her hunger for learning and its intensity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sentence "My boss erupted in the meeting today" meant to convey?

    <p>The boss's sudden outburst of anger in the meeting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase "the fire is roaring" suggest about the fire?

    <p>The fire is intense and producing a lot of heat. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intended meaning of "the number had dwindled" in the context of evacuation orders?

    <p>The number of people needing evacuations was decreasing as the fire situation improved. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct pronunciation of the number "200,000"?

    <p>Two hundred thousand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the grammar tense used in the phrase "has been roaring"?

    <p>Present perfect continuous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase "under evacuation order" mean?

    <p>Ordered to leave their homes due to a dangerous situation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase "in evacuation warning zones" imply?

    <p>Areas that are at risk of being evacuated due to a potential danger. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's intention when highlighting the number of people under evacuation orders?

    <p>To emphasize the scale of the wildfire disaster. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using the phrase 'dwindled' in relation to the number of evacuees?

    <p>To highlight the fact that fewer people were in danger as the fire situation improved. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker imply when mentioning the 'Finally Fluent Academy'?

    <p>It's a unique opportunity to learn English by studying native speakers from various media. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's main purpose in this excerpt?

    <p>To provide a vocabulary lesson focusing on words related to wildfires. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Active vs. Passive Voice

    • Active voice: Subject performs the action. Example: "Strong winds caused the fire."
    • Passive voice: Subject receives the action. Example: "The fire was caused by strong winds."
    • Questions can also be active or passive. "What caused the fires?" (active) "What were the fires caused by?" (passive)

    Vocabulary: Wildfires

    • Fueled by: Caused by; powered by. Example: "The fires were fueled by strong winds." Can be used in positive contexts.
      • Example: "Fueled by a passion to help others, she became a doctor."
    • Ferocious: Fierce, intense, violent. Example: "A series of ferocious wildfires erupted..." Can also describe a strong desire, "She has a ferocious appetite for learning."
    • Erupted: Happened suddenly and violently. Example: "Wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles area." Can also describe a person becoming very angry suddenly.
    • Roar: To burn strongly. Example: "The fires have been roaring across the Los Angeles area." Can also be used to describe a positive strong fire for warmth.
    • Evacuation orders/warning zones: Orders to leave an area. "200,000 people under evacuation orders..."
    • Dwindled: Decreased steadily and gradually. Example: "The number of people under evacuation orders had dwindled."

    Vocabulary: Losses and Damages

    • Insured losses: Losses covered by insurance. Example: "The insured losses from last week's fires may exceed $20 billion."
    • Total economic losses: Losses to the economy as a whole. Example: "Total economic losses could reach $50 billion."
    • Homeless: Without a home. Example: "Leaving an unknown number of people homeless."

    Vocabulary and Grammar: Other Words

    • Amid: Between, in the middle of during. Example: "Officials announced limited repopulation for some areas evacuated amid the fire zones." Can also describe a period of time.

    • Prompt: To cause. Example: "Dry conditions and powerful winds prompted fire weather." Can also be used in the active voice.

    • Red flag warning: Notice indicating a higher chance of fire danger.

    • Wind gusts: Stronger bursts of wind. For example: "Wind gusts topping 70 mph were recorded."

    • Weather whiplash: Rapid extreme weather changes. Example: "California has experienced weather whiplash in recent years lurching between drought and heavy rainfall."

    • Estimated Losses: Calculated amounts of economic losses. Example: "$20 billion."

    • Official cause: The established reason. Example: "The official cause of the fires has not been determined."

    • Drought-like conditions: Conditions lacking moisture. Example: "combination of drought-like conditions and powerful offshore winds."

    • Rainfall: Amount of rain. Example: "Southern California has had less than 10% of average rainfall since October 1st."

    Numbers and Pronunciation

    • 200,000 people: The correct pronunciation and usage of the plural noun.
    • 20 billion dollars: Correct verbalization of the number.

    Additional Information

    • The lesson provides examples of using vocabulary in both active and passive voice to enhance English language skills.
    • Additional information about the Los Angeles fires and associated damage is provided.

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    Test your knowledge of active and passive voice using examples related to wildfires. Understand how subject action changes the meaning in sentences. This quiz will help reinforce your grammar skills in the context of environmental vocabulary.

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