Thousands of people have been left homeless following an earthquake in eastern Turkey. The earthquake was nearly eight points on the Richter scale and was so (1) powerful that it was felt in neighbouring countries. It caused (2) extensive damage to homes and public buildings. The government said the situation is (3) dreadful and that they are doing their best to make things better. However, they said they were (4) optimistic that life could soon get back to normal. Residents were warned that it could be dangerous to return to their homes until they had been checked and people should be careful when visiting their homes. 'In fact, it would be more (5) sensible to avoid entering damaged buildings completely,' the spokesperson said. "We are hopeful that there will be no aftershocks but it is (6) advisable to take precautions,' he added. There is a shortage of (7) drinking water in areas struck by the quake. The damage will have serious (8) economic consequences for years to come,' said the mayor of one of the towns most affected by the quake.

Giải thích:

1. Power → Powerful: Tính từ chỉ mức độ mạnh mẽ của động đất.
2. Extend → Extensive: Tính từ chỉ mức độ thiệt hại lan rộng.
3. Dread → Dreadful: Tính từ chỉ tình trạng nghiêm trọng và đáng sợ.
4. Optimist → Optimistic: Tính từ thể hiện sự lạc quan về khả năng phục hồi.
5. Sense → Sensible: Tính từ chỉ hành động hợp lý và thực tế.
6. Advise → Advisable: Tính từ thể hiện sự cần thiết và khuyên bảo.
7. Drink → Drinking: Tính từ chỉ loại nước cần thiết cho sinh hoạt.
8. Economy → Economic: Tính từ chỉ hậu quả liên quan đến nền kinh tế.