Lesson 67 Volcanoes
New words and expressions:
1. volcano
Haroun Tazieff, the Polish scientist, has spent his lifetime studying active volcanoes and deep caves in all parts of the world.
This is a dormant volcano.
Pompeii disappeared after the volcano eruption.
2. active
The doctor was in active practice.
They are on active duty.
3. Kivu
In 1948, he went to Lake Kivu in the Congo to observe a new volcano which he later named Kituro.
4. Congo
5. Kituro
6. erupt
Tazieff was able to set up his camp very close to the volcano while it was erupting violently.
The museum suddenly erupted in fire.
His anger erupted.
7. violently
They attacked their opponents violently.
He drove his car violently on the expressway.
8. manage
This time, he managed to climb into the mouth of Kituro so that he could take photographs and measure temperatures.
They managed to get there punctually.
He managed to interview the Senator.
9. brilliant
Though he managed to take a number of brilliant photographs, he could not stay near the volcano for very long.
He has achieved brilliant success.
There were lots of reports on the brilliant performance.
10. liquid