Pre-reading questions:
- What do you think is a wildfire?
- Which additional countries do you believe also face wildfires?
Vocabulary:
- community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/
- authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/
- assist /uh-SIST/
- commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt/
- cooperation /koh-op-uh-REYshuhn/
[noun] – the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality
The local community came together to support one another during the aftermath of the devastating wildfire.
[noun] – the moral or legal right or ability to control
The city’s transportation authority announced plans to improve public transit infrastructure.
[verb] – to help
She offered to assist her colleague with the challenging task.
[noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something
His unwavering commitment to his goals has led to remarkable achievements in his career.
[noun] – the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you
The successful completion of the project was a result of excellent teamwork and cooperation among all team members.
Article reading:
Tenerife now confronts an unprecedented trial that jeopardizes its very essence. With efforts to control the fire escalating, global attention is fixed on updates about the situation’s evolution. This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the escalating wildfire risk in the face of shifting climate patterns, highlighting the urgent need for worldwide cooperation in confronting these mounting environmental challenges.
Comprehension questions
- What event occurred on the island of Tenerife in Spain?
- How did the wildfire impact local residents and the ecosystem?
- What factors contributed to the rapid spread of the fire?
- How are emergency services working to contain the wildfire?
- Why is the global community paying attention to the situation on Tenerife?
Discussion questions
- Have you ever witnessed or experienced a natural disaster like a wildfire? How did it affect you and your surroundings? If not, how do you think the wildfire will affect the people in Tenerife?
- Can you share any measures you think could help prevent or minimize the impact of wildfires in areas prone to them?
- Does the wildfire situation in Tenerife highlight the need for global collaboration in addressing environmental crises?
- How might the Tenerife wildfire serve as a reminder of the challenges posed by climate change and the need for international cooperation to address environmental crises?
- In what ways could the Tenerife community work together to rebuild and restore the affected areas, considering both human settlements and the ecosystem?