CLEAN : Survivor recounts horror of Boxing day Tsunami

CLEAN : Survivor recounts horror of Boxing day Tsunami

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The speaker recounts a harrowing experience during a tsunami, describing the chaos and destruction it caused. After surviving the disaster, they reflect on the loss of a loved one and the struggle to find help. This life-changing event led them to pursue a career in international development, eventually founding an organization to aid disaster-stricken areas. Despite the tragedy, the speaker finds gratitude in their current life, surrounded by supportive friends and family.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator doing when the tsunami hit?

He was asleep.

He was having breakfast.

He was outside.

He was watching TV.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator describe the sound of the approaching tsunami?

Like a whispering wind.

Like a train passing by.

Like a thunderstorm.

Like a jet engine.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator compare his experience in the water to?

Being in a swimming pool.

Being in a peaceful river.

Being in a washing machine full of nails.

Being in a calm sea.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization did the narrator have after surviving the tsunami?

He wanted to travel the world.

He wanted to change his career to something more meaningful.

He wanted to write a book.

He wanted to become a doctor.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator do after completing his master's in International Development?

He retired from work.

He moved to a different country.

He started a new business.

He volunteered in Peru after an earthquake.

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