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?
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