Pre-reading questions:
- Have you ever experienced an earthquake?
- Do you take any measures to prepare for disasters, such as earthquakes?
Vocabulary:
- alarm /uh-LAHRM/
- scary /SKAIR-ee/
- warning /WAWR-ning/
- anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/
- emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/
[noun] – a warning of danger, usually a loud noise or flashing light
The smoke alarm went off, alerting the residents to the presence of a fire in the building.
[adjective] – describe something that causes fear, unease, or anxiety
The old, abandoned house at the end of the street always gave the children a scary feeling.
[noun] – alerts or signals provided by the early-warning system
The smoke detector’s loud warning alerted the family to the fire in their home, allowing them to escape in time.
[noun] – the day on which an important event happened in a previous year
They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a grand party surrounded by family and friends.
[noun] – something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results
In case of a medical emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.
Article reading:
True or False:
- Disaster Prevention Day is not associated with the Great Kanto Earthquake, but rather with a different historical event.
- In 1995, Kobe experienced a significant earthquake that caused harm to about 6,000 people, demonstrating that even moderately strong earthquakes can have severe consequences for cities.
- The government’s estimation of a 70% chance of another major earthquake in the next 30 years is based on uncertain or unreliable data.
- Disaster Prevention Day serves as a reminder of this tragic event.
- Tokyo frequently experiences strong earthquakes, which may lead people to feel too safe in their environment.
Fill in the blanks:
alarm | scary | warning | anniversary | emergency |
- The dark forest at night can be very __________, especially if you’re alone.
- The weather forecast issued __________ about an approaching storm, urging residents to secure their homes and take shelter.
- The fire drill was conducted to ensure that everyone knew what to do in the event of an __________ situation.
- This year marks the 10th __________ of the company’s founding, a milestone they plan to commemorate with a special event.
- When the security __________ was triggered, the monitoring service immediately contacted the police.