How Do These Phenomena Happen?

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Natural Phenomena Puzzle Activity

Name: ____________________

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Class: ____________________

Task I Identify Your Puzzle

1.      Arrange your puzzle pieces carefully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.      What picture do you get?

 

Our phenomenon is: ___________________________

Task II Observation

Look carefully at your picture and answer:

1. What can you see in the picture?

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2. Where does it usually happen?

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3. When does it happen?

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4. Is it dangerous? Why / why not?

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Task III Explanation Text Writing

Write a short explanation text (8–12 sentences).

Structure Guide:

General Statement
(What is it?)

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Explanation (How or Why it happens)
First, _______________________________________________________________________
Then, _____________________________________________________________________

Next, _____________________________________________________________________
As a result, __________________________________________________________________

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1.   Learning and teaching methods have advanced rapidly. Teachers not only use LCD Projectors and audio-video but also use smartphones. They utilize the sophisticated features of their smartphones to teach.

Teachers create a group in accordance with the class. Then, they give assignments, attempt and submit them via smartphones or the Internet. Teachers will show their marks within the group and students will notice their scores, including their friends’. This is important to motivate them to study harder and improve their skills.

Besides, teachers can use their smartphones to find materials and immediately display them in a classroom using an LCD monitor. Students can also do the same, meaning they can learn materials quickly and the learning or teaching process will be fun.

Furthermore, teachers and students can share photos which can be used during a learning process, such as an interesting place. Students can describe the place or relate their experiences when they visit it. This will motivate students to take a lot of pictures which are very useful for improving their skills, not just taking their own pictures.

Students can also discuss their school problems with their teachers via smartphones, so they may talk openly. This will not only solve their problems, but also make them closer, psychologically and emotionally.

So, smartphones have many benefits to improve students’ knowledge and skills. Let’s optimize our smartphones to improve quality life, not just use them as social media.

What is the purpose of the text?

a) To explain the importance of smartphones.

 

b) To persuade readers to optimize their smartphones in learning and teaching process.

 

c) To inform readers that using smartphones to take oneself photos and as social media is beneficial.

       d) To persuade readers to buy smartphones.

 

      e) To convince the readers that smartphones will be obstacle in   learning and teaching process.

 

People Should Take Action During Natural Disasters

 Hortatory Exposition Text

Listening Skill

Group Task

Instructions

1. Form small groups (3–4 students).

2.       Listen carefully to the audio.

3.       Task 1, Guess the right Natural Disaster

4.       Task 2, Fill the blanks

5.       Task 3, Answer the questions

Task 1 Guess the right Natural Disaster 🔊

Match the best Natural Disaster based on you heard from the audio

 

Natural Disaster 1		a. Hurricane
Natural Disaster 2		b. Snowstorm
Natural Disaster 3		c. Tsunami
Natural Disaster 4		d. Landslide
Natural Disaster 5		e. Volcanic Eruptions
Natural Disaster 6		f. Earthquake
Natural Disaster 7		g. Flood

Task 2 Answer the questions 🔊

Answer the questions below based on the audio you have heard

 

1.       A. Enter the buildings quickly
B. Wait until authorities declare the area safe
C. Ignore the damage
D. Sleep inside their houses
E. Repair the building immediately

 

2.       A. They should wait until lava appears
B. They must ignore the warning to avoid panic
C. They should evacuate early to reduce risk
D. They must stay to protect their houses
E. They should return after the eruption starts

 

3.       A. Better sanitation
B. Health problems
C. Clean environment
D. More jobs
E. Strong buildings

 

4.       A. Stay inside their houses
B. Go to the beach
C. Move to higher ground
D. Ignore the warning
E. Take photos

Task 3  Fill the blanks 🔊

I.                     Fill the blanks on the text about Tsunami based on you heard from the audio

 

Tsunamis are one of the most …… (1) natural disasters in the world. They are giant sea …. (2) that are usually caused by sudden movements under the ocean. Unlike ordinary waves, tsunamis carry enormous …... (3) and can travel very fast across the sea.

The most common cause of a tsunami is an …. (4) earthquake. When tectonic plates beneath the ocean suddenly shift, they push large amounts of water upward. This movement creates powerful waves that spread in all directions. The stronger the earthquake, the …. (5) the potential tsunami. Earthquakes with a magnitude above seven are more likely to trigger tsunamis. Another cause of tsunamis is volcanic eruptions under the sea. When a …... (6) volcano erupts, it can force water upward and create large waves. In some cases, parts of a volcano may collapse into the ocean, causing …. (7) displacement of water. Landslides under the sea can also cause tsunamis, although they are less common. When tsunamis move across deep oceans, they may not be very…… (8). However, as they approach shallow coastal areas, the waves slow down and grow much taller. This is why tsunamis become extremely dangerous near the…. (9). In some cases, the sea water suddenly moves far away from the coast before the tsunami…... (10). This is a natural warning sign that people must recognize.

The effects of …... (11) can be devastating. Tsunamis can destroy houses, roads, …… (12), and public facilities within minutes. Coastal communities are often the most……. (13). Many people lose their lives because they do not have …… (14) time to evacuate. Tsunamis can also cause serious injuries and leave ……. (15) of people homeless. In addition to physical damage, tsunamis have long-term effects. They damage the environment by destroying ……. (16) reefs and contaminating clean water with salt and debris. ….. (17) activities such as fishing, tourism, and trade are often disrupted for a long time. Communities may take years to recover fully.

…… (18) these serious effects, people living in coastal areas should understand the causes of tsunamis and learn how to prepare for them. Early warning systems, …... (19) plans, and disaster education can help reduce the …. (20) of tsunamis and save lives.

 

II.                   Answer the questions below based on the text above

1.       What is the most common cause of a tsunami mentioned in the audio?

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2.       Besides earthquakes, name two other causes of tsunamis explained in the audio.

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3.       Why do tsunami waves become more dangerous when they reach coastal areas? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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4.       Mention two effects of tsunamis on people or the environment. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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5.       According to the audio, what do you recommend to reduce the impact of tsunamis? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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