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1. Answer the following questions:

a) What happened during the earthquake?

Ans: During the earthquake, the ground shook terribly, causing pieces of earth from the roof of the cave and the edge of the hill to fall. The violent motion of the earth made Robinson Crusoe sick to his stomach, and there were three major shocks at about eight minutes’ distance. A deafening sound was heard as a big rock fell into the sea.

b) Why didn’t Robinson Crusoe feel safe during the earthquake?

Ans:Robinson Crusoe didn’t feel safe during the earthquake because he thought he would die if he stayed in the cave any longer. He saw pieces of earth coming towards him and realized the cave was not safe at that moment.

c) Why did the sea become fearful?

Ans: The sea became fearful because of the terrible earthquake. The tremors were stronger under the sea than on the surface, making the sea appear angry and violent.

d) Where did Robinson Crusoe take shelter first when it rained?

Ans: Robinson Crusoe first took shelter in his tent when it started to rain heavily after the storm.

e) What qualities of Robinson Crusoe helped him survive the day?

Ans: Robinson Crusoe’s scared feeling quickly led him to run out of the cave to the open when he realized he wasn’t safe. He dropped on the ground on his knees and hands during the terrible shaking. His ability to recognize danger, his quick action, and his determination to survive helped him.

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False:

a) Robinson Crusoe was in the cave when the earthquake struck. False

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 abated. False

e) There was another mild shock after the hurricane was over. False

3. Match the following:

Left Column	Right Column
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	flooding of the fortification

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4. a) Write what Robinson Crusoe did to reduce the risk of injury when the earthquake occurred:
Ans: Robinson Crusoe ran out of the cave to the open as soon as he realized the cave was not safe. When the ground shook terribly, he dropped on the ground on his knees and hands.

b) Let’s learn a few more safety measures that we must follow during an earthquake to reduce the risk of injury. Look at the pictures below and write the word or phrases from the box under the appropriate picture:

Picture	Safety Measure
1	COVER
2	DROP
3	HOLD ON

c) Work in pairs: Find some other such safety measures and write down on a piece of paper.

(This is a collaboration activity and there is no source in the file for this. Possible answers would be

Ans: stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, or to avoid taking the stairs.

5. a) Look at the pictures and write below each picture what the person in that picture is doing.

Picture	Activity
1	A boy is running up the stairs (during an earthquake).
2	A boy is reaching for a broken electric wire (in the rain/flood).
3	A girl is walking in floodwater (with an umbrella).

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.

(This is a group discussion activity and there is no source in the file for this.)

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6. Complete the crossword puzzle using the hints given below:

	i	E	A	R	T	H	Q	U	A	K	E

		i	H	U	R	R	I	C	A	N	E

iii	S	T	O	R	M

			iv	W	I	N	D

			v	R	A	I	N

Across:

i) a sudden violent shock of the earth’s surface: EARTHQUAKE

iv) natural movement of air: WIND

v) the condensed moisture of the atmosphere falling visibly in separate drops: RAIN

Down:

ii) a violent storm with very strong wind, especially in the western Atlantic: HURRICANE

iii) an extreme condition of weather with wind and rain and often thunder and lightning: STORM

Now, make sentences using the words you have found:

(Example sentences using the words: Earthquake, Hurricane, Wind, Rain, Storm)

The earthquake shook the ground terribly, causing rocks to fall.
The powerful hurricane hit the island with destructive force.
The chilly wind started to blow, making Robinson Crusoe uncomfortable.
Heavy rain followed the hurricane, making it difficult to find shelter.
The fearful storm weakened after a few hours, but the rain began.

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7. Let’s learn the meaning of these words from the lesson:

Word	Meaning
edge	the outside limit of an object, area or surface.
cautiously	carefully, especially in order to avoid danger, mistakes, risks
uprooted	pulled a tree or a plant, etc. out of the ground
weakened	became less strong, powerful, determined or effective
scared	feeling fear

Now, fill in the blanks with the words you have just learned to complete the sentences:

He was standing at the edge of the cliff.
He looked below. He saw the trees were uprooted by the storm . The storm caused a lot of damage before it weakened after an hour.

8. List a few situations when you were frightened or scared.

(This is a personal experience activity and there is no source in the file for this.)

Now, work in pairs. Come up with some ways how you can handle the situations confidently.

(This is a collaborative activity and there is no source in the file for this.)

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9. Let’s read the words in the box aloud:

(The activity is about the different pronunciation of the vowel combination ‘ea’. There is no question to answer here.)

10. Let’s learn some grammar:

Now, fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the box to complete the sentences:

Preposition
in
on
at
under

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 the rain abated. He looked at the sky.
There were still a lot of black clouds in the sky.

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11. a) Read the following expressions in the cards. These are some expressions that Robinson Crusoe used while narrating the earthquake.

(This is a reading activity and there is no question to answer here.)

b) Now, 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.

(Example sentences using Simple Present Tense based on the provided expressions):

The tremors start all of a sudden.
The ground shook terribly.
It gives shock to the people.
It causes major shocks in the ground.
It is powerful enough to destroy the strongest building.

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12. Write a paragraph about a natural disaster like floods, storms, etc.

(This is a writing activity and there is no source in the file for this.)

13. Listen to a weather forecast read to you by your teacher. As you listen, put a tick

if the statement is correct and put a cross

if the statement is false in the box.

(Based on the Transcript of listening text on page 84) ⁴²

Statement	True/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 $18^{\circ}$c.

Correct Information from Transcript
The forecast is for November 10.
The forecast is for the next twenty four hours.
Thick fog and chilly wind may be expected at late night.
Maximum temperature is predicted to be and minimum is $18^{\circ}$c.

14. Project work:

(This is a project work activity and there is no source in the file for this.)

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