Warm-up
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: natural disasters. First, go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions
| earthquake | (n) a sudden and violent shaking of the earth that can cause a lot of damage The earthquake caused damage to many buildings. |
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| tornado | (n) a violent storm where powerful winds move around in a central point The tornado moved slowly through the city causing a lot a damage. |
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| hurricane | (n) a powerful storm with strong winds and rain that causes a lot of damage The strong wind from the hurricane broke windows. |
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| volcanic eruption | (n) when a volcano explodes fire and lava from its top The volcanic eruption caused many houses to catch on fire. |
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| flood | (v) a large amount of water usually from too much rain The heavy rain caused the streets to flood. |
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| landslide | (n) a large amount of ground and rocks that slide down a mountain or hill The landslide closed the road. |
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| tsunami | (n) a very large and high wave in the ocean usually caused by an earthquake A tsunami occurred after the earthquake and flooded the city near the beach. |
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| avalanche | (n) a large amount of snow and ice or ground and rock that slides down a mountain An avalanche can occur on Mount Everest. |
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| disaster plan | (n) a plan to help people survive and live after a natural or man-made disaster A disaster plan includes storing food and water. |
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| evacuate | (v) to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe before or after a disaster We were told to evacuate because a hurricane is coming. |
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Conversation
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.
- Which natural disaster do you think is the worst? Why?
- What natural disasters are common in your country?
- Would you volunteer to help after a natural disaster? Why or why not?
- What can people do to prepare for a natural disaster?
- Should governments help people with money after a natural disaster? Why or why not?
- If you were told to evacuate because of a hurricane, would you leave your home? Why or why not?
- Why do you think natural disasters occur?
- Have you ever been in a natural disaster? If yes, describe it.
- Why do you think people live near volcanos?
- Are you willing to donate money to help people after a natural disaster? Why or why not?
Wrap-up
Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.
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