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READING

0:&: Copy this word map and complete it with the names of natural disasters related to each element.

Which of these statements about earthquakes is a fact and which of them is fiction?Discuss.

Earthquakes usually happen in the morning.

Earthquakes happen both during the day and at night.

Read the text quickly and check your predictions.

What are earthquakes really?

An earthquake is a trembling or shaking movement of the earth's surface. They cannot be predicted and we cannot prevent them,but you can do a lot of things before, during, and after they take place. These are some of them.

• Firstly, if an earthquake occurs, fall onto the floor and get under something for protection

•If you are outdoors, stay as far away from buildings as possible.

• Stay away from glass or anything that could fall.

If you are in a crowded area, do not run. This will cause more injuries

•Next, be prepared for aftershocks after the initial earthguake.They are usually smaller than the first one, but still very dangerous.

• After an earthquake, stay calm and help people who are trapped.•Finally, do not try to be a hero; it is better to inform the corresponding emergency services.

Adapted from: Earthquake Safety Tips. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/earthquake-safety-tips/

88 Read the text again. What type of instructions can you find in it? Discuss.

LET'S REFLECT

a. How to make an emergency kit.

b.How to face an earthquake.

• Do you think the instructions in the text are appropriate? Why?

c. How to prevent earthquakes.

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UNIT 2 • Climate change and natural disasters •LESSoN 2

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