We Must Be Better Prepared for Natural Disaster

Hortatory Exposition Text

Speaking Skill

Before we start, let’s think about this: natural disasters can happen anytime, and what we say and do really matters. Today we are going to practice speaking by using dialogues about natural disasters. You will talk about problems and give suggestions using should and must. This activity will help you express your opinions and recommendations clearly. Work in pairs and make a dialogue about natural disasters. The dialog consists of at least 10 sentences, so each of you speak 5 sentences from the dialog. You will use should and must to give advice in the dialog at least 2 sentences. Don't forget to underlined the sentences. After that, you will perform your dialogue in front of the class.

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Example of the Dialogs

Dialogue 1 — Flood Prevention
A: "Hey, have you noticed how often our area floods during the rainy season?"
B: "Yes, it’s getting more frequent every year."
A: "I think people should be more careful about throwing garbage into rivers."
B: "You’re right, and the community must clean the drainage more often."
A: "Maybe we should organize a cleaning day together."
B: "That’s a great idea, I’d love to join."
A: "The government should also improve the drainage system."
B: "Yes, and they must provide clear flood warnings too."
A: "Families should prepare emergency bags at home."
B: "And they should know the evacuation routes."
A: "If everyone helps, floods will be less harmful."
B: "I agree, teamwork makes a big difference."

Dialogue 2 — Earthquake Preparedness

A: "Did you hear about the small earthquake last night?"

B: "Yes, it was a little scary but thankfully nothing happened."

A: "It reminds me that we should always be prepared."

B: "True, families must prepare emergency kits just in case."

A: "We should also secure heavy furniture in our houses."

B: "That’s smart, especially for bookshelves and cabinets."

A: "Schools should practice earthquake drills more often."

B: "Yes, students must know what to do during an earthquake."

A: "The government should enforce safer building rules."

B: "And they should share safety information regularly."

A: "Preparation can really save lives."

B: "I agree, it’s better to be safe than sorry."