Pre-reading questions:
- Do you live in an area that’s experiencing many earthquakes?
- Has your house been damaged by an earthquake?
- How can you prepare for a possible earthquake?
A quake hits the South Island of the country early on Monday. It has a magnitude of 7.8. Tsunami waves were spotted along the marginal town of Kaikoura about 40 minutes after the quake.
Authorities say at least 2 people perished, and several others injured.
Authorities also added that some buildings collapsed and large cracks can be seen in roads. Landslides have also made some sections impassable. Telephone lines have been cut off. About 600 inhabitants and hundreds of tourists are incapable of leaving the coastal town. The authorities have airlifted medical workers and emergency supplies to the town.
Vocabulary:
quake – an earthquake
perish – to die through violence or catastrophe
impassable – impossible to travel along
inhabitant- resident
airlift – transport by aircraft
Comprehension Questions:
- According to the article, where did the quake occur?
- What is the magnitude level of the quake?
- How many people lost their lives?
- What are the damages that was mentioned in the article?
- How did the authority help the townspeople?
Express Your Opinion:
- “Earthquakes can destroy a whole nation.”
- “Millions of earthquakes are estimated to occur every year.”
- “2011 Tohoku earthquake is one of the world largest earthquakes. ”