Unit: No Man Is an Island Sequence: Developing Skills

Listening & Speaking

Pre – Listening

Task 01: Look at the following pictures and tick the correct answers.

1- What is the type of disaster shown in the pictures?

a. Man-made disaster b. Natural disaster
2- Based on the pictures presented, what is the name of this disaster?
a. Tsunami b. Flood c. Earthquake
3- What is the main cause of its occurrence?
a. Tectonic movements b. Global warming c. Hot and dry weather
4- Which of the following countries are mostly affected by earthquakes? List them from most to least.

………. ………. ………. ……….

During – reading

Task 01: Listen to the video presented by your teacher and write true or false next to the following statements.
1- During an earthquake, you should run away.

2- You had better stay away from windows and do not face them.

3- You have to go to coastal areas for safety.

Task 02: Re-order the following statements of what we should do DURING an earthquake according to their
appearance in the video.

a. Stay away from windows and mirrors.

b. If you are driving, pull up your car at a safe distance from everything that could fall down.

c. Do not run away.

d. If you are outside, stay away from buildings and everything that could collapse.

e. If you are inside, make shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture or in the corner of a wall.

A B C D E

Task 03: Mention two tips of what we should do AFTER an earthquake.

1/ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

2/ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Post – Listening

Have a look at the tip box below. Then do the exercise that follows.

Tip Box
• You can use one of the following expressions to ask for advice: Can I ask for your advice/opinion about…? Do
you think I/we should…? What do you think I should/ought to do?
• When giving advice, use one of the following expressions: You should/ ought to prepare… You should/
shouldn’t stay… If I were you, … You’d better/ You’d better not...

Task 01: Pair work. Ask for and give advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake using advice
expressions.

Before an earthquake …………………………………………………………………?

Have an earthquake survival kit. …………………………………………………………………

Plan emergency procedures. …………………………………………………………………

Make plans to make your family together. …………………………………………………………………

Do not place objects over bed. …………………………………………………………………

After an earthquake …………………………………………………………………?

Check for injuries. …………………………………………………………………

Turn on the radio and listen to instructions. …………………………………………………………………

Use the telephone for emergencies only. …………………………………………………………………