
LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
alarm
/uh-LARM/
The alarm sounded when the flood warning was issued.
belongings
/bih-LAWN-ingz/
Many people lost their belongings during the earthquake.
crisis
/KRY-sis/
The country faced a humanitarian crisis due to the famine.
drill
/dril/
Emergency drills are essential in preparing for natural disasters.
extreme weather
/ek-STREEM WEH-thur/
Extreme weather can lead to unexpected disasters.
famine
/FAM-in/
The famine affected millions of people in the region.
flooded area
/FLUH-did AIR-ee-uh/
The flooded area was declared unsafe for residents.
gulf
/gulf/
The Gulf of Mexico experienced a massive hurricane last year.
heatwave
/HEET-wayv/
The heatwave caused many people to seek shelter indoors.
herd
/hurd/
A herd of cows was seen escaping the flooded pasture.
hunger
/huhng-gr/
Many organizations are working to combat hunger worldwide.
marine life
/muh-REEN LYF/
Pollution threatens marine life in many coastal areas.
massive quake
/MAS-iv kwayk/
The massive quake devastated the entire region.
moisture
/MOYS-chur/
The moisture in the air contributed to the heavy rainfall.
mold
/mohld/
Mold can grow in homes that have been flooded.
outskirts
/OWT-skurtz/
Many families on the outskirts of the city were evacuated.
LET'S LISTEN! 🎧
Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What recent extreme weather events affected the Gulf Coast?
2. What did local authorities urge residents to do?
3. What issues did families face due to the disasters?
4. What is being done to help the situation?
LET'S PRACTICE 🎬
Imagine you are a reporter covering the aftermath of a natural disaster in your area. Use the vocabulary words learned in this lesson.
TASKS
1. Describe the scene in a flooded area using at least five vocabulary words.
2. Conduct an interview with a resident who lost their belongings. Ask about their feelings and what they need most right now.
3. Discuss how the community can prepare for future extreme weather events, including the importance of emergency drills.
LET'S DISCUSS
- How can communities better prepare for natural disasters?
- In what ways can individuals help those affected by crises like famine or extreme weather?
- What role does the government play in managing the effects of natural disasters?
- How can education about these topics reduce the impact of future disasters?