San Francisco is exposed to a wide variety of hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, power outages, severe storms, and acts of terrorism. In order to respond effectively to these, the city has a plan. It is also necessary that we prepare ourselves –
our homes, our workplaces, and our neighborhoods.
Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no water, and no telephone service. Imagine that all of the streets and shops are closed and you are without any kind of help or emergency services. What will you do until help arrives?
How will you, your family, and your home survive an earthquake?
Answer a, b, or, c. THIS IS AN EARTHQUAKE QUIZ. Which is the best answer?
1. In the event of an earthquake and you’re in bed sleeping,
a. roll onto the floor next to your bed.
b. get in a doorway.
c. stay in your bed, protecting your head with a pillow.
Then . . . put your shoes on.
2. If you’re at the beach,
a. run into the water
b. drop and cover until the shaking stops
c. apply more sunscreen.
Then . . . if you observe the water receding in an unusually rapid manner, move immediately to higher ground. A strong earthquake centered off the coast can cause a tsunami.
3. If you’re in a car, (if you’re driving),
a. pull over to the side of the road, avoid overpasses, trees and electrical wires. Then set the parking brake.
b. speed up to get away from other cars around you.
c. stop your car and get out.
Then . . . stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. Tune to a news source. If a power line falls on the car, stay in your car and wait for help.
4. If you’re at work (in an office or at school),
a. run out of the building
b. get under a nearby desk or table and hold on until the shaking stops.
c. call 9-1-1 to report the earthquake
Then . . . assess your surroundings and check yourself for injuries before helping others.
Call 9-1-1 only if you have a life-threatening emergency.
5. If you’re commuting (on Muni, on a cable car, on BART, on a street car),
a. exit the train as quickly as possible
b. keep listening to your music until the train reaches its destination
c. stay in your seat and protect your head and neck with your arms.
Then. . . assess your surroundings and wait for evacuation instructions from the train operators or safety personnel.
6. If you’re dining out (in a restaurant),
a. get under a nearby table and hold on until the shaking stops.
b. grab your drink – it wasn’t cheap.
c. run to the nearest exit.
Then . . . assess your surroundings and then exit slowly, watching for falling objects such as windows, bricks, and building facades. [fah-sahdz]
The following items are recommended for a home emergency supply kit:
1. water, one gallon per person per day
2. food, ready-to-eat or requiring minimal water
3. manual can-opener
4. first-aid kit and instructions
5. essential medications
6. a flashlight
7. a battery-operated radio
8. batteries
9. cash in small denominations
10. a copy of important documents and phone numbers
11. unscented liquid household bleach for water purification (one drop for 6 cups)
12. personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies and soap
13. sturdy shoes
14. heavy gloves
15. warm clothes, a hat and rain gear
16. a local map
17. extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid, etc.
18. plastic sheeting, duct tape, and utility knife for covering broken windows
19. a blanket or sleeping bag
20. extra house and car keys
21. large plastic bags for waste and sanitation
22. any special-need items for children and seniors or people with disabilities.
23. water and supplies for pets
GRAMMAR
A. “Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no water, and no telephone service.”
What kind of nouns are in the sentence above? electricity, gas, water, service
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When you use a verb and NO, you can say the negative with non-count nouns.
a. I have no more rice in the cupboard.
b. She has heard no news from her family in two weeks.
c. Mr. Smith took no water with him, so he was very thirsty.
1. YOUR TURN
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B. Also imagine that no stores have any batteries or blankets or sleeping bags.
When you use a verb with NO, you can say the negative with plural count nouns
a. I have no more noodles in the cupboard.
b. She has heard no radio programs in English.
c. Mr. Smith took no sandwiches with him, so he and his wife were very hungry.
2. YOUR TURN
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C. NOW TRY IT THE WAY YOU LEARNED IT BEFORE.
Make the negative with DON’T / DOESN’T/ DIDN’T + base form and ANY for a plural noun and non-count nouns
a. I don’t have any more rice in the cupboard.
b. She hasn’t heard any news from her family in two weeks.
c. Mr. Smith didn’t take any water with him, so he was very thirsty.
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d. I don’t have any more noodles in the cupboard.
e. She hasn’t ever heard any radio programs in English.
f. Mr. Smith didn’t take any sandwiches with him.
3. YOUR TURN negative with a non-count noun
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4. YOUR TURN negative with a plural noun
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Make the negative with DON’T / DOESN’T/ DIDN’T + base form and A + a singular noun. Read these examples:
a. I don’t have a car. b. She doesn’t have a book. c. They didn’t have a MUNI ticket.
5. YOUR TURN
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VOCABULARY & COMPREHENSION QUESTONS (Talk to a partner.)
1. hazard/s (plural noun) a possible source (sources) of danger
What are the hazards that San Francisco is exposed to? (Look at the reading, please.)
San Francisco is exposed to the following hazards:
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2. respond (verb) to reply or answer
3. effectively (adverb) a positive way of producing a result
How can you respond effectively to an earthquake?
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4. receding (adjective, present participle) = moving backwards
Examples: My son has a receding hairline.
If the water recedes quickly, get to higher ground.
5. What kind of an earthquake is a tsunami?
6. What is a vehicle ? Name three kinds of vehicles.
a. b. c.
7. assess (verb) = evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or
significance of
Example: He assessed the situation before opening the door.
After an earthquake happens, what should you assess?
7. What is an example of a “life-threatening emergency”?
8. commute (verb) = travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of
work and home
Explain how people commute from home to school?
8. If you are on the MUNI or BART in an earthquake, you will want to evacuate (move out of an unsafe location into safety;). What are evacuation instructions?
9. personnel (noun or adjective) [ pronounced persoNNEL’ ]
Example: I went to the personnel office to get a job application. (adjective)
If you are on the MUNI in an earthquake, and you must wait for the “safety personnel” to tell you what to do, who are the “safety personnel”? (noun)
10. a building façade is what? _____________________________________________________________________
11. What are ready-to-eat foods? Give me a few examples.
12. What is a manual can-opener?
13. Name three things in a first-aid kit.
a. b. c.
14. If something is essential, it is _________________________________
15. In American money, what are the small denominations?
16. Name five personal hygiene [pronounced HI gene] items:
a. b. c. d. e.
17. What kind of rain gear would you put in your emergency kit?
18. What are prescription eye glasses?
19. Why would you need plastic bags for waste and sanitation?
20. Name three disabilities.
a. b. c.
21. Have you ever been in an earthquake? If so, where and when?
22. Did the earthquake quiz and this lesson help you feel more prepared for an earthquake? Tell me how you feel now?
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