Unit 09. Natural Disasters. Lesson 5. Skills 1

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Unit 9: Natural Disaster
Skills 1
I. Reading
What should we do to
prepare for
natural disaster ?
Ex1: Read an article about how to prepare for a natural disaster. Look at the words in the box,then find them in the article and underline them. What do they mean?


Ex1: Read an article about how to prepare for a natural disaster. Look at the words in the box,then find them in the article and underline them. What do they mean?


- Essential (a): cần thiết
- wreak havoc (n): tàn phá
- destructive (a) : phá hoại
- guidelines (n): hướng dẫn
- emergency (n) : trường hợp khẩn cấp
Their meanings:
1. Why are natural disasters destructive ?
Because they can weak havoc across large areas and cause loss of life or damage to property
2. What are the first things to do to prepare for natural disasters ?
Learn about the risks in your area and read the information about natural disasters on local government sites.
3.What should you enter in your mobile phone ? Why ?
Enter all the emergency contact numbers in your mobile phone so you can call the rescue and emergency workers if necessary.
4. What items should an emergency supply kit include ?
Your emergency supply kit should include food, water,medication, personal hygiene items, copies of personal documents and some money.
5. What do you need to know in case of evacuation ?
We need to know the evacuation routes and shelters.
2. Read the article and answer the questions
3a. Readthe news reports ( A-C) and match each one to the correct picture (1-3)
Keys:
1.C
2.B
3.A
SPEAKING
EX:
A.Did you watch the news last night ?
B. No, I didn’t. What’s happened ?
A.There was a powerful earthquake on Monday.
B. That’s shocking! Where was it ?

3.b. Work in pairs. Each pair can choose one of reports in 3a. Role play telling each about the news.
4a. Make a list of things to do before, during and after each of the disasters in your area.
EX:
A.Did should you do to prepare for floods in your area?
B. First. I’ll make sure I have a disaster plan...
A. What should you do during a flood ?
B. During a flood, I should try to get to higher ground as quickly as possible...
4b. Discuss what you should do in the event of a natural disaster in your area.