LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Can you share an experience of an earthquake in a foreign country? How did you and those around you react?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Yuji and Andy are sitting in a cozy coffee shop when suddenly the ground starts to shake. Andy looks frightened as Yuji notices her distress and approaches her.
Andy
Yuji
It's an earthquake.
Andy
What should we do? I've never experienced one.
Yuji
Don't panic. It wasn't that big. Everything is OK.
Andy
Oh, I'm relieved to hear that.
Yuji
We're used to them. They happen from time to time in this area.
[As the tremors subside, Andy begins to relax, but soon after, she winces in pain and holds her head.]
Andy
Arghhh... My head...
Yuji
Are you all right? What seems to be the problem?
Andy
I think I have a fever. I feel nauseous.
Yuji
That's too bad. Do you have medicine for it?
Andy
No, maybe I should see a doctor.
Yuji
There's a clinic nearby. Let me take you there. It's better to be safe and get checked out, especially after the scare of the earthquake.
Andy
I appreciate it. I have my insurance card.
Yuji
Good. Let's find out if you can use it there.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How does Yuji reassure Andy about the earthquake?
2. What symptoms does Andy experience after the earthquake?
3. Where does Yuji offer to take Andy for medical assistance?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
What's going on? | It was an earthquake. |
What should we do? I've never experienced one. | Don't panic. It wasn't that big. Everything is OK. |
Oh, I'm relieved to hear that. | We're used to them. |
Arghhh... My head... | Are you all right? What seems to be the problem? |
I think I have a fever. I feel nauseous. | That's too bad. Do you have medicine for it? |
No, Maybe I should see a doctor. | There's a clinic nearby. Let me take you there. |
I appreciate it. I have my insurance card. | Let's find out if you can use it there. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Tourist
What's going on?
Local
Tourist
What should I do? I've never experienced one.
Local
Don't . It wasn't . Everything
Tourist
Oh, I
Local
We're used to them.
Local
Are ? What ?
Tourist
I think I have a fever. I feel so bad.
Local
Do
Tourist
No. Maybe I should see a doctor.
Local
There's a clinic near here. Let me take you there.
Tourist
I . I have .
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
During an earthquake, a tourist shouts for help out of distress. The local reassures her that everything's okay. However, the tourist shouts again, not out of fright from the
earthquake but due to a severe headache. The local helps her and offers to take her to the hospital.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist, and the other will be the local. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A TOURIST | AS A LOCAL RESIDENT |
|---|---|
Panic as the earthquake occurred. | Reassure the tourist that everything's okay during the earthquake. |
Accept the local's reassurance and explanation. | Offer assistance when the tourist shouts again due to a headache. |
Shout for help during the earthquake due to a severe headache. | Offer to take her to the hospital. |
Thank the local for offering help. | Be supportive and empathetic. |
Express gratitude for the offer to go to the hospital. |
What's going on?