Hortatory Exposition Text
Listening Skill
Group Task
Instructions
- 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
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Natural
Disaster 1 |
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a. Hurricane |
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b. Snowstorm |
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c. Tsunami |
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d. Landslide |
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e. Volcanic Eruptions |
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f. Earthquake |
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g. Flood |
Task
2 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? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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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Task
3 Answer the
questions 🔊
Answer
the questions below based on the audio you have heard
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listening comprehension >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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