DISASTERS
Uni 9 NATURAL
ETHNIC GROUPS
OF VIET NAM
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LESSON
CLOSER
LESSON3:6:ASKILLS
2 LOOK 2

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HOBBIES

WARM-UP
Buy candles

What should
people do before,
during and after a
storm?

VOCABULARY

Authority (n)
/ɔːˈθɒrəti/
Chính quyền

VOCABULARY

Warn (v)
 /wɔːn/ 
Cảnh báo

VOCABULARY

Avoid (v)
 /əˈvɔɪd/
Tránh, tránh xa

VOCABULARY
New words

1. Authority (n)

Pronunciation

/ɔːˈθɒrəti/

Meaning

Chính quyền

2. Warn (v)

 /wɔːn/ 

Cảnh báo

3. Avoid (v)

 /əˈvɔɪd/

Tránh, tránh xa

VOCABULARY
New words

Meaning

1. Authority (n)

Cảnh báo

2. Warn (v)

Tránh, tránh xa

3. Avoid (v)

Chính quyền

LISTENING

1 Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
1.  A torch, a mask, a lamp, a whistle, a bottle of
water, some medicine, matches, a radio, some
plasters, a candle, a multi-purpose knife, some
batteries, a blanket.
2. We need these things when it has a natural
disaster.

LISTENING

2 Listen to a broadcast. Put the activities (1 – 6) in the correct column.
Before a storm

During a storm

After a storm

2,6

3,5

1,4

1. Listen to instructions from local authorities
2. Prepare an emergency kit
3. Stay inside the house
4. Keep away from dangerous areas
5. Avoid windows and glass doors
6. Strengthen houses

LISTENING

3 Listen again and tick (√) T (True) or F (False) for each sentence.
T
1. The broadcast is on TV.
2. You should bring flowerpots and rubbish bins into the house.
3. Right after the storm, you can leave your home.
4. The local authority may warn you about dangerous places.

F

LISTENING

This is An Binh Commune radio station. The storm season is coming.
So today's special program will tell you about what you should do
before, during and after a storm. Before a storm, each family should
prepare an emergency kit with necessary things like plasters, basic
medicine, a whistle, bottles of water, food, etc. Bring in outdoor things
like flower pots or rubbish bins because they can get blown away by
strong winds strengthen your house. If necessary during a storm,
stay inside even when the rain and winds stop. Wait, because the
storm may start up again. Stay away from Windows and glass doors.
They could break and hurt you. Gather in the safest room in the
house. After the storm, don't leave your house right away. Listen to
important instructions from local authorities. They may warn you
about which parts of your area are dangerous and should be
avoided. Stay away from broken power lines.

WRITING

4 Work in pairs. Discuss what you should do before, during, and after a flood.
Write your ideas in the columns.

Before a storm
-Prepare an emergency
kit.
.........

During a storm
-Stay inside a safe and
high place.
…….

After a storm
-Avoid moving water.
……..

WRITING

4

Work in pairs. Discuss what you should do before, during, and after a flood.
Write your ideas in the columns.

Before a storm

During a storm

After a storm

-Prepare an emergency -Stay inside a safe and high -Avoid moving water.
- Emergency workers will
kit.  
place.
-Check your insurance.
- Listen to local radio.

 - Follow

the routes specified
by officials.
- Time permitting, leave a
note informing others when
you left and where you went.

be assisting people in
flooded areas.
- Return home only when
authorities indicate it is
safe.

WRITING

5

Write instructions (80 - 100 words) about things to do before, during, and after
a flood.

WRITING

5

Write instructions (80 - 100 words) about things to do before, during, and after
a flood.

Here a things you should do before, during and after a flood.
Before:
- Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
- Avoid building in a floodplain unless you elevate and reinforce your home.
During:
- Listen to the radio or television for information.
- Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher
ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.
After:
- Avoid moving water.
- Stay away from damaged areas unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or
relief organization.
- Emergency workers will be assisting people in flooded areas. You can help them by staying off the roads
and out of the way.
- Play it safe. Additional flooding or flash floods can occur. Listen for local warnings and information. If your
car stalls in rapidly rising waters, get out immediately and climb to higher ground.
- Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.

CONSOLIDATION

1

WRAP-UP

In this lesson, you have:
 learnt new words related to natural disasters.
 known more about things to do before, during, and after a
storm.
 Written instructions about things to do before, during, and
after a flood.

CONSOLIDATION

2

HOMEWORK

Learn by heart all the words.
Do exercises in the workbook.
Prepare for Lesson 7 – Looking back + project.

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