CLEAN : Tsunami survivor recounts story of how he survived

The transcript recounts a harrowing experience of surviving a tsunami. It begins with the narrator and their family hearing a mysterious roar, followed by the sudden impact of a massive wall of water. The narrator describes the chaos, separation, and survival in the water, reflecting on the loss and the surreal transformation of a peaceful paradise into a disaster zone. Ten years later, the narrator reflects on the changes, the significance of the anniversary, and the resilience of the affected community, emphasizing the desire to move forward and rebuild.

What unexpected event did the narrator experience while applying sun cream?

• A strong gust of wind

• A sudden earthquake

• A massive wall of water

• A loud explosion

How did the narrator feel when they were submerged underwater?

• Calm and collected

• Panicked and disoriented

• Excited and adventurous

• Indifferent and detached

What did the narrator do during one of their last moments underwater?

• Said goodbye to their family

• Tried to swim to safety

• Found a way to escape

• Called for help

What significant change occurred in the narrator's life over the ten years following the event?

• They had a new child

• They moved to a new country

• They changed careers

• They wrote a book about the experience

How do the people affected by the event prefer to deal with their experience?

• By frequently discussing it

• By avoiding the area entirely

• By focusing on memorials

• By moving on and rebuilding