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Reading Worksheet \u2014 Elementary (C) | tahricteaches.com<\/p>\n

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The 921 earthquake<\/strong> happened on September 21, 1999, in Taiwan. It started at 1:47 in the morning, when most people were sleeping. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6. It was one of the biggest and most powerful earthquakes in Taiwan’s history.<\/p>\n

The earthquake began in central Taiwan, near a small town called Jiji. The ground shook very strongly for about 40 seconds. Buildings moved, and some roads broke apart. Many people woke up frightened and ran outside into the dark streets.<\/p>\n

C\u00e1i h\u01b0 h\u1ea1i<\/strong> was very serious. More than 100,000 homes were destroyed or badly broken. Many schools, bridges, and roads were also ruined. Some tall buildings began to collapse<\/strong> and fall down. More than 2,400 people lost their lives, and many thousands more were hurt.<\/p>\n

After the earthquake, rescue<\/strong> workers came quickly to help. Soldiers, firefighters, and volunteers searched for people under fallen buildings day and night. Other countries also sent teams to help Taiwan. Many survivors<\/strong> were found alive under the rubble. People around the world sent food, water, and medicine to help.<\/p>\n

Taiwan slowly rebuilt after the earthquake. The government and people worked hard together to repair homes and schools. September 21 is now a special day in Taiwan. People remember those who died and learn about staying safe during earthquakes. Taiwan built stronger buildings to prepare for future earthquakes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A. T\u1eeb v\u1ef1ng<\/h2>\n
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    \n
  1. earthquake ____<\/li>\n
  2. magnitude ____<\/li>\n
  3. shake ____<\/li>\n
  4. damage ____<\/li>\n
  5. collapse ____<\/li>\n
  6. rescue ____<\/li>\n
  7. survivors ____<\/li>\n
  8. rubble ____<\/li>\n
  9. volunteer ____<\/li>\n
  10. rebuild ____<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \n
    • a. sudden, violent shaking of the ground<\/li>\n
    • b. number that shows how strong an earthquake is<\/li>\n
    • c. people who stay alive after something terrible happens<\/li>\n
    • d. to move quickly back and forth<\/li>\n
    • e. person who helps others without being paid<\/li>\n
    • f. to save someone from danger<\/li>\n
    • g. to fall down suddenly<\/li>\n
    • h. broken pieces of buildings after they fall down<\/li>\n
    • i. harm or injury done to something<\/li>\n
    • j. to build something again after it is destroyed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      B. \u0110\u00fang hay Sai<\/h2>\n
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      1. ____   The 921 earthquake happened on September 21, 1999.<\/li>\n
      2. ____   The earthquake started at 1:47 in the afternoon.<\/li>\n
      3. ____   The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6.<\/li>\n
      4. ____   The earthquake began in southern Taiwan.<\/li>\n
      5. ____   The ground shook for about 40 seconds.<\/li>\n
      6. ____   Only a few homes were destroyed by the earthquake.<\/li>\n
      7. ____   More than 2,400 people lost their lives in the earthquake.<\/li>\n
      8. ____   No other countries sent help to Taiwan after the earthquake.<\/li>\n
      9. ____   Many survivors were found alive under the rubble.<\/li>\n
      10. ____   Taiwan did not build any stronger buildings after the earthquake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        C. \u0110i\u1ec1n v\u00e0o ch\u1ed7 tr\u1ed1ng<\/h2>\n
        \nNg\u00e2n h\u00e0ng t\u1eeb v\u1ef1ng:<\/strong> earthquake, damage, collapse, survivors, rescue, shake, magnitude, rebuild\n<\/div>\n
          \n
        1. The 921 ___ happened in Taiwan on September 21, 1999.<\/li>\n
        2. The ___ from the earthquake destroyed more than 100,000 homes.<\/li>\n
        3. Some tall buildings began to ___ and fall to the ground.<\/li>\n
        4. Workers came quickly to ___ people who were trapped under fallen buildings.<\/li>\n
        5. Many ___ were found alive under the broken buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          D. C\u00e2u h\u1ecfi hi\u1ec3u b\u00e0i<\/h2>\n
            \n
          1. When did the 921 earthquake happen, and what time did it start?<\/li>\n
          2. How many people lost their lives in the earthquake?<\/li>\n
          3. How did people from other countries help Taiwan after the earthquake?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            E. C\u00e2u h\u1ecfi th\u1ea3o lu\u1eadn<\/h2>\n
              \n
            1. What would you do to stay safe if an earthquake happened while you were sleeping?<\/li>\n
            2. Why is it important for a country to remember a terrible event like the 921 earthquake?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
              \nAnswer Key (click to reveal)<\/summary>\n
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              A. T\u1eeb v\u1ef1ng:<\/strong> 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-i, 5-g, 6-f, 7-c, 8-h, 9-e, 10-j<\/p>\n

              B. \u0110\u00fang\/Sai:<\/strong> 1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-F, 9-T, 10-F<\/p>\n

              C. Fill Blanks:<\/strong> 1-earthquake, 2-damage, 3-collapse, 4-rescue, 5-survivors<\/p>\n

              D. Kh\u1ea3 n\u0103ng hi\u1ec3u:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. The 921 earthquake happened on September 21, 1999, and it started at 1:47 in the morning.<\/li>\n
              2. More than 2,400 people lost their lives in the earthquake.<\/li>\n
              3. Other countries sent rescue teams, food, water, and medicine to help the people of Taiwan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

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