台灣地震小學

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Earthquakes in Taiwan

Reading Passage

Taiwan has many earthquakes. An earthquake is when the ground shakes. Taiwan is on top of two plates in the earth. When these plates move, the ground shakes.

Most earthquakes are very small. You might not even feel them. But sometimes they are big. Big earthquakes can knock things off tables. Pictures on walls might fall down.

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Schools teach children what to do. You should drop to the ground. Then you should cover your head under a desk. Hold on until the shaking stops. This is called “Drop, Cover, Hold On.”

Buildings in Taiwan are made to be strong. They can bend a little during an earthquake. Taipei 101 has a giant ball that helps keep it safe. Engineers work hard to protect buildings.

After an earthquake, check if you are okay. Help others who need help. Earthquakes are part of life in Taiwan. People learn to be prepared and stay calm.

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等級： Level C

A. Vocabulary Matching

Match each word with its definition.

1. ground ______

2. plates ______

3. feel ______

4. drop ______

5. cover ______

6. strong ______

7. safe ______

8. earthquakes ______

9. prepared ______

10. engineers ______

a. to notice with your body

b. when the ground shakes

c. ready for something

d. to get down low

e. big pieces of the earth that move

f. to protect yourself

g. not in danger

h. the earth under your feet

i. not easy to break

j. people who design buildings

B. True or False

Write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

  1. Taiwan never has earthquakes. ______
  2. Earthquakes happen when plates move. ______
  3. All earthquakes are very big. ______
  4. You should run outside during an earthquake. ______
  5. Schools teach what to do in earthquakes. ______
  6. Buildings in Taiwan are made to be strong. ______
  7. Taipei 101 has a special ball inside. ______
  8. You should stand up during shaking. ______
  9. People should be prepared for earthquakes. ______
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C. Fill in the Blanks

Word Bank: ground  |  plates  |  drop  |  cover  |  strong  |  safe  |  prepared

  1. An earthquake is when the _______________ shakes.
  2. Taiwan is on top of two _______________ in the earth.
  3. You should _______________ to the ground.
  4. Buildings in Taiwan are made to be _______________.
  5. People learn to be _______________ and stay calm.

D. Comprehension Questions

  1. What is an earthquake?
  2. Why does Taiwan have earthquakes?
  3. What should you do during an earthquake?
  4. How are Taiwan’s buildings made?
  5. What should you do after an earthquake?
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E. Discussion Questions

Talk about these questions with a partner or write your answers.

  1. Have you ever felt an earthquake?
  2. Why is it important to know what to do?
  3. What makes you feel safe at school or home?

Answer Key

Check your answers below.

A. Vocabulary: 1-h, 2-e, 3-a, 4-d, 5-f, 6-i, 7-g, 8-b, 9-c, 10-j

B. True/False: 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-T, 8-F, 9-T

C. Fill in the Blanks: 1-ground, 2-plates, 3-drop, 4-strong, 5-prepared

D. Comprehension: 1. When the ground shakes; 2. It sits on two plates that move; 3. Drop, Cover, Hold On; 4. Strong and can bend a little; 5. Check if you are okay, help others

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