Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson21: Disaster Preparedness 防災準備

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use when talking about disaster preparedness and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the words to complete each sentence. Read the meanings aloud and use them as clues.
ANSWERS
  1. casualty
  2. vicinity
  3. calamity

PART A_2

1. word:
A
C
S
U
L
A
T
Y
meaning: [noun] a person who is killed or injured in an accident, disaster, war, etc.
sentence: The number of ______________ has increased due to a lack of disaster preparedness.
2. word:
I
C
V
I
T
Y
I
N
meaning: [noun] a region near a particular place
sentence: Our house is in the ____________ of the earthquake hazard zone in our country.
3. word:
A
C
L
A
M
T
Y
I
meaning: [noun] an event causing great damage, suffering, or loss of life
sentence: The ______________ caused massive destruction in the country.

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

We are going to have an earthquake drill later. Have you done that before?
_________________________. How about you, Ron?

Yes, I have. It was challenging, but the instructors did well in guiding us during the drill. We need to prepare for emergency situations.
You’re right. Have you experienced any disasters before?

No, I haven’t. How about you? What happened?
________________________________________.

I see. Thanks for sharing that. Do you think Japan is prepared for any disasters that might happen?
_____________. I hope the earthquake drill goes well.

PART C_1

Read the article and take note of the important points.

PART C_2

According to the Red Cross, an international humanitarian organization, knowledge of disaster preparedness can help save lives and reduce casualties. In fact, it should be mandatory for everyone to know what to do before, during, and after natural calamities. The Red Cross suggests that family members should discuss how to respond to different types of emergencies that are most likely to happen in their vicinity.
In Japan, one of the most common drills is for earthquake preparedness, which everyone in the country participates in. Students take part in disaster drills on their first day of school to introduce them to the importance of disaster preparedness. Employees are also taking part in disaster preparedness as high-rise buildings are more prone to shaking and collapsing during an earthquake. Authorities in Japan are providing evacuation measures and areas where civilians can go right before and after a calamity.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions about the article.

PART C_4

1. What is the name of the international humanitarian organization?
Answer:
2. Why should disaster preparedness training be mandatory for everyone?
Answer:
3. Disaster preparedness education should start in preschool/kindergarten. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4. If you would have a superpower to stop any natural disaster to happen, what would it be?
Answer:

PART D_1

Please explain the meaning of the following quotes.

PART D_2

1. “You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake.”
– Jeannette Rankin 
Answer:
2. “Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy.”
– Max Mayfield, Director of the National Hurricane Center
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1. What kind of disasters are common in your country?
Answer:
2. What preparations do you make when a natural calamity is approaching your area?
Answer:
3. How do people in your country help each other during disasters?
Answer:
4. What are some problems that people face right after a disaster?
Answer:
5. Do you think man-made disasters are more destructive than natural ones?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review what you learned in this lesson.
(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation
発音		 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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