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PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think people in flood areas have to deal with?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- disaster relief
- economic impact
- rebuilding efforts
- insurance coverage
- emergency preparedness
- government aid
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Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? How did it affect your community?
- What do you think are the biggest economic challenges caused by natural disasters?
- How can insurance help people and businesses recover from disasters?
- What role should governments play in helping disaster-affected communities?
- Why is emergency preparedness important for both individuals and communities?
- Can rebuilding efforts after a disaster improve an area in the long run? How?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Disaster relief: How would you ask about the importance of disaster relief efforts after a natural disaster?
Situation:
2. Economic impact: How would you ask about the economic impact of natural disasters on small businesses?
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3. Rebuilding efforts: How would you ask about the challenges of rebuilding efforts after a disaster?