Hurricane Katrina

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. New Orleans has always been under ___ from flooding.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. Rescue workers ___ to cope with deadly floodwaters.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. These days, New Orleans is making a slow ___.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. The flood victims ___ for help from emergency services.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. On Tuesday, 23rd August, 2005, a tropical storm ___ over the Bahamas.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. By August 25, the storm had ___ and become Hurricane Katrina.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. The president ___ a state of emergency after the storm hit.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. People ___ water out of their houses after the flood.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. People had no idea that within days, 80% of their city would be ___ in one of the worst disasters in US history.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate word. A crowd of youths ___ shop windows during the riot.