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Chapter Name: Lesson 5 – Robinson Crusoe
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ACTIVITIES
1. Answer the following questions:
a) What happened during the earthquake?
Answer: The ground shook terribly, causing pieces of earth to fall from the roof of the cave and the edge of the hill. The sea appeared angry and violent, and it was followed by a strong hurricane.
b) Why didn’t Robinson Crusoe feel safe in the cave during the earthquake?
Answer: He was shocked and frightened because pieces of earth were falling from the roof of the cave and the edge of the hill. He thought he would die if he stayed inside any longer.
c) Why did the sea become fearful?
Answer: The sea became fearful because the earthquake tremors were stronger under the sea than on the surface. The sea appeared angry and violent, the shore overflowed, and it was covered with foam.
d) Where did Robinson Crusoe take shelter first when it rained?
Answer: When it started raining heavily, he first went in and sat down in his tent.
e) What qualities of Robinson Crusoe helped him survive the day?
Answer: His quick thinking, cautiousness, and situational awareness like running out of the cave to the open when the earthquake struck helped him survive.
2. Say whether the following statements are True or False.
a) Robinson Crusoe was in the cave when the earthquake struck. – True
b) Robinson Crusoe dropped on the ground on his knees and hands. – True
c) There were eight shocks in about three minutes. – False
d) The sky became clear after the hurricane had weakened. – False
e) There was another mild shock after the hurricane was over. – False
3. Match the following.
- the earthquake – falling pieces of earth from the roof of the cave and the edge of the hill.
- the storm – overflowing of the shore, uprooting of trees, etc.
- the rain – getting heavier.
4. a) Write what Robinson Crusoe did to reduce the risk of injury when the earthquake occurred.
Answer: He ran out of the cave to the open and dropped on the ground on his knees and hands.
4. b) Look at the pictures below and write the word or the phrase from the box under the appropriate picture.
- Picture 1: DROP
- Picture 2: COVER
- Picture 3: HOLD ON
5. a) Look at the pictures and write below each picture what the person in that picture is doing.
- Picture 1: A boy is running down the stairs during an earthquake.
- Picture 2: A boy is taking shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm.
- Picture 3: A girl is walking in floodwaters with an umbrella during heavy rain.
5. b) Discuss in groups what may happen to the person in each picture and suggest ways to reduce the risk of injury or threat to life.
Answer: The boy running on the stairs might fall and get injured. He should drop, cover, and hold on instead. The boy under the tree is at high risk of a lightning strike. He should seek shelter inside a sturdy building. The girl walking in flooded waters could fall into an open drain or catch an infection. She should stay indoors during severe flooding.
Vocabulary & Crossword
6. Complete the crossword puzzle using the hints given below.
Across
- i) EARTHQUAKE
- iv) WIND
- v) RAIN
Down
- ii) HURRICANE
- iii) STORM
Sample Sentences
- An earthquake shook the city.
- The wind blew away the dry leaves.
- We need an umbrella because of the rain.
- A destructive hurricane approached the coast.
- We stayed inside during the heavy storm.
7. Fill in the blanks with the words you have just learned to complete the sentences.
Answer: He was standing at the edge of the cliff. He was not scared. He looked around. He saw the trees were uprooted by the storm last night. The storm caused a lot of damage before it weakened after an hour.
Grammar & Writing
10. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the box to complete the sentences.
Answer: One day Robinson Crusoe was walking on the shore. Suddenly, it started to rain. Robinson Crusoe had to take shelter under a tree. After some time it stopped raining. He looked at the sky. There were still a lot of black clouds in the sky.
11. b) Take ideas from the expressions given in the cards to write a few sentences about what happens when an earthquake occurs. Use the verbs in the Simple Present Tense.
Answer: An earthquake occurs all of a sudden. It brings powerful tremors and major shocks that destroy buildings. People get very scared and run to the open. The ground shakes terribly, which often makes one’s stomach sick.
12. Write a paragraph about a natural disaster like floods, storms, etc.
Answer: A flood is a devastating natural disaster caused by heavy, continuous rainfall that overflows rivers and submerges land. It damages crops, uproots trees, and destroys homes, leaving many people without food or shelter. During floods, waterborne diseases can spread rapidly. It is important to move to higher ground and follow safety warnings to survive.
Listening Activity
13. Listen to a weather forecast read out to you by your teacher. Put a tick if the statement is true and put a cross if the statement is false.
a) The weather forecast is for November 9. – ❌
b) The day will be sunny. – ✅
c) The weather forecast is for 12 hours. – ❌
d) Thick fog and chilly wind may be expected in the afternoon. – ✅
e) The maximum temperature is predicted to be 18°C. –❌