Earthquake

Conversation questions

Listen to the video and complete (interior, outside, floor, debris, bookcases,  window , fall, shaking,  aftershocks, panic , wheelchair, sounds, power lines, vehicle , restroom)

  1. Drop to the_______, take cover under a table or desk. If you are not near a table drop to the floor against an _______wall. Do not move from under the shelter.
  2. Do not run ________if you are not sure that objects or __________can fall on you.
  3. Stay away from windows, __________and cabinets or other objects that can_____.
  4. Hold on until the ____________stops. If the desk moves, you move with it.
  5. At a desk located near the_________, get under it and pull your chair as close as you can to shield yourself from possible broken glass.
  6. Resist the urge to _________and flee. Remain calm even though you may witness the last of electricity, the ___________of various alarms. Do not be surprised by the noise from broken glass, creaking walls or falling objects.
  7. If you are outside stay there. Find a safe location away from __________or buildings: drop, cover and hold.
  8. If you are on a ___________lock your wheels, lean forward and cover your neck with hands and arms.
  9. If you are on a stairwell, drop and cover to an interior wall. In the __________remain there and cover your head with your arms and protect yourself from falling objects.
  10. If you are driving gradually decrease speed, pull over to the side of the road and stay in the ________until the shaking stops. Do not stop under overpasses or bridges. Turn on the radio an listen for advisories and keep in mind that _______________follows the initial quake.

 

Questions:

1.Are there any cities in the USA popular for earthquakes?

2.What’s  the name of the Californian fault (faglia)?

3.Which was the most destructive earthquake in California?

4.What do scientists say about the next earthquake?

5.What should you do in case of earthquake if you are in the classroom?

6.What kind of noises could you hear?

7.What should you do if you are near the window?

8.And if you are in the restroom?

9.And in the corridor?

10.And on a stairwell?

11.And outside?

12.What would you suggest  to a person who is driving?