Unit 23                                               Stay Safe!

Lesson 1

A. Look at the pictures and talk about them.

B. Read and say. Write the number of the picture from Activity A next to 

the correct word.

                          Cyclone                                                                       earthquake

                          river erosion                                                             tsunami

Lessons 2-3

C. Listen, say and read.

Anita: Officer, we heard about the earthquake in Nepal. It was terrible.

Asad: Yes, I'm very sad about it.

Anita: I'm afraid. There are many disasters in the world. Last month, we lost some

 of our land because of river erosion, and last year, a cyclone destroyed many 

buildings and trees! What's next?

Officer: Well, the TV news can tell us about cyclones, and we can of

ten see signs of river erosion. So far no one knows when an earthquake 

will happen.

Asad: What can we do? 

Officer: You shouldn't worry too much. We can prepare for natural disasters. 

Here is a leaflet.

D. Read again. Answer the questions.

1 Where was the earthquake Anita talked about? 

2 When did Anita's family lose some land?

3 Why did her family lose some land?

4 What destroyed many buildings and trees last year? 

5 Which natural disaster can the TV news tell us about?

E. Groupwork. Have you experienced a natural disaster in your life? 

What kind of natural disaster was it? When was it? Or imagine a disaster.

Lessons 4-5

F. Look, listen and say.

H. Complete the sentences with the correct word from Activity F.

1 I can't see! It's very dark. Do you have a                                           ?

2 My torch doesn't work. It needs new                                           .

3 We don't have any fresh food, but we can prepare some

                                          .

4 Jamshed cut his hand! Bring me the                                         .

Lessons 6-8

1. Listen. Complete the leaflet with the words you hear.

J. Read the completed leaflet from Activity I.

K. Answer the questions.

1 What can happen at any time?

2 Why should you keep a torch? 3 What should you have for your torch?

4 What should you do if you are in a building during an earthquake?

5 Why should you keep a first-aid kit?