GEI-4, U4C: Surviving An Earthquake.

​Surviving an Earthquake

​How do we survive an earthquake? An earthquake strikes without warning. It is one of the most destructive natural disasters. The keys to surviving an earthquake are knowing what to do while it’s happening, making arrangements to stay safe in the house and stocking up on supplies.

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​Learning how to survive during an earthquake increases our chances of survival. Most earthquakes are over in seconds, so knowing exactly what we should do immediately is very important. For example, when an earthquake occurs and we are inside a building, we have to quickly crouch under a strong desk or along the wall. We should then cover our head and neck until the shaking stops. This is to protect us from falling objects. Most earthquake-relatedinjuries result from collapsing walls and falling objects.

​Besides getting ready for acting fast, we have to make arrangements to stay safe in the house. This is to avoid injuries during an earthquake. First, we need to store heavy objects on the lower shelves and breakable objects in cabinets with latched doors. Second, we should remove hanging mirrors or pictures from places where people frequently sit or sleep. And finally, we should store dangerous objects in a secured cabinet. Making our home earthquake safe is the second important key to surviving.

​The last earthquake precaution is stocking up on supplies. Once an earthquake strikes, it is usually followed by disrupted power, gas, and water services. We usually have to remain at home. Getting basic supplies may be a problem. Therefore, it is important for us to buy them in advance. We need to stock up items such as bottled water, non-perishable food and medication for at least three days to survive.

​In short, anyone who lives in areas with a lot of seismic activities needs to learn about how to survive an earthquake, by knowing how to protect ourselves inside a building, securing the house against the forces of nature and stocking up on supplies. We never know when earthquakes will occur, but some simple knowledge and preparations will be a great help for us to survive. So, let’s get prepared for this kind of calamity

Open Ended

Based on the article from an online magazine above, complete the cluster diagram.

Multiple Choice

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1. How do we survive an earthquake? An earthquake strikes without warning. It is one of the most destructive natural disasters. The keys to surviving an earthquake are knowing what to do while it’s happening, making arrangements to stay safe in the house and stocking up on supplies.

1. The word it in line 1 refers to:

• a. warning

• b. earthquake

• c. destructive natural disaster

Multiple Choice

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Learning how to survive during an earthquake increases our chances of survival. Most earthquakes are over in 5. seconds, so knowing exactly what we should do immediately is very important. For example, when an earthquake occurs and we are inside a building, we have to quickly crouch under a strong desk or along the wall. We should then cover our head and neck until the shaking stops. This is to protect us from falling objects. Most earthquake-relatedinjuries result from collapsing walls and falling objects.

2. The word this in line 7 refers to:

• a. covering our head and neck

• b. crouching along the wall

• c. knowing what we should do fast

Multiple Choice

Read the article again. Choose the best answers to the questions.

Besides getting ready for acting fast, we have to make arrangements to stay safe in the house. This is to avoid injuries during an earthquake. First, we need to 10. store heavy objects on the lower shelves and breakable objects in cabinets with latched doors. Second, we should remove hanging mirrors or pictures from places where people frequently sit or sleep.

3. The word this in line 9 refers to:

• a. getting ready for fast actions

• b. arranging home for safety

• c. avoiding injuries during an earthquake

Multiple Choice

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15. The last earthquake precaution is stocking up on supplies. Once an earthquake strikes, it is usually followed by disrupted power, gas, and water services. We usually have to remain at home. Getting basic supplies may be a problem. Therefore, it is important for us to buy them in advance..

4. The word them in line 18 refers to:

• a. residents

• b. supplies

• c. services

Multiple Choice

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25. inside a building, securing the house against the forces of nature and stocking up on supplies. We never know when earthquakes will occur, but some simple knowledge and preparations will be a great help for us to survive. So, let’s get prepared for this kind of calamity

5. The word this kind of calamity in line 29 refers to:

• a. supply

• b. seismic activity

• c. earthquake

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Which of the choices is the irrelevant supporting detail?.​

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​PREPARING FOR A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

INTRODUCTION

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Thesis sentence:

Important preparations for a volcanic eruption involve following the advice of local authorities, planning the evacuation and stocking up on daily necessities.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the choices below is the irrelevant supporting detail?.

BODY

Topic sentence 1:

Following the advice of local authorities helps people to prepare better for this natural disaster.

• Getting information about how to prepare for a volcanic eruption

• Learning how to evacuate •

• Making everyone in the family know what to do and where to meet. •

• Knowing the local warning system (e.g. alert level 1 no eruption in the foreseeable future; alert level 4  possible eruption within 24 hours)

Multiple Choice

Which of the choices below is the irrelevant supporting detail?.

BODY

Topic sentence 2:

Drawing up an evacuation plan is important.

• Avoiding river areas and low-lying regions

• Deciding where exactly to go

• Figuring out the safest way to shelters

• Making a checklist of family members and animals to be evacuated, as well as belongings to be taken.

Multiple Choice

Which of the choices belo is the irrelevant supporting details?.

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Topic sentence 3:

The last preparation is stocking up on necessities.

• Stocking up on non-perishable food and water for at least 2 weeks at home

• Keeping supplies in a large portable container

• Preparing an emergency supply kit such as medication, battery powered radio, flashlight, warm clothing

• Closing all the windows and doors to protect ourselves from ash and burning cinders.

​CONCLUSION

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​Concluding sentence:

In brief, anyone who lives near an active volcano should follow the advice of local authorities, have an evacuation plan and stock up on supplies.

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