GUESS THE WORD
Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
ANSWER
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| meaning: | [noun] Number of people and/or animals who have died in an event |
| sentence: | The number of ______________ has increased due to lack of disaster preparation. |
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| meaning: | [noun] A region near a particular place |
| sentence: | Our house is near the ____________ of the earthquake hazard zone in our country. |
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| meaning: | [adjective] A disastrous natural event causing damages and death |
| sentence: | The ______________ caused massive destruction in the country. |
DIALOGUE
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.
READ
We are going to have an earthquake drill later. Have you done that before?
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_________________________. How about you, Ron?
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Yes. I have. It was challenging, but the instructors did well in facilitating us during the drill. We need to prepare ahead for emergency situations. |
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You’re right. Have you experienced any disasters before?
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No, I haven’t. How about you? Have you experienced any disasters before? What happened? |
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I see. Thanks for sharing about that. Do you think Japan is prepared for any disasters that might happen?
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_____________. I hope the earthquake drill goes well. |
READING ALOUD
Read and take note of the important points in the article.
READ
According to Red Cross, an international humanitarian organization, knowledge in disaster preparedness can help save lives. In fact, it should be mandatory for everyone to know what to do before, during, and after natural calamities. 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 is participated by everyone in the country. Students take part in disaster drills on their first day of school to introduce them the importance of disaster preparedness. Japanese and even foreign employees are also taking part in calamity preparation as high-rise buildings are more prone to shaking and collapsing during an earthquake. Authorities in Japan are helping in providing evacuation measures and areas where civilians can go right before and after a calamity.
QUESTIONS
Please answer the given questions about the article.
ANSWER
| 1. | What is the name of the international humanitarian organization? |
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| 2. | Why should disaster preparedness training be mandatory for everyone? |
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| 3. | Disaster preparedness education should start in preschool/kindergarten. Do you agree or disagree? |
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| 4. | If you would have a superpower to stop any natural disaster to happen, what would it be? |
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READ BETWEEN THE LINES
Please explain the meaning to the following quotes.
ANSWER
| 1. | “You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake.” – Jeannette Rankin |
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| 2. | “Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy.” – Max Mayfield, Director National Hurricane Center |
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
ANSWER
| 1. | What kind of disasters are common in your country? |
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| 2. | What preparations do you do when there is an incoming natural calamity in your place? |
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| 3. | How do people in your country help each other during disasters? |
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| 4. | What are some problems that people have right after a disaster? |
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| 5. | Do you think man-made disasters are more destructive than natural ones? |
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