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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a world where both natural and human-caused catastrophes seem to be becoming more prevalent, the issue of whether we are able to prevent or decrease these disastrous events becomes critical. “Can you stop a disaster?” reflects our common search for answers, resilience, and readiness in the face of impending disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the video or read the transcript to learn whether it’s possible to prevent a disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/<\/strong><\/a>learningenglish<\/a><\/strong>\/english\/features\/6-minute-english_2023\/ep-230803<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cwithin one’s grasp\u201d<\/strong> mean? \u201cFortunately, ways to limit the damage are within our grasp<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define \u201cact of God\u201d<\/strong>. \u201cBut Roy isn’t the only victim of an unpredictable natural event, sometimes called an act of God<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Make a sentence with this phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201chundredfold\u201d<\/strong> mean? \u201cBangladesh has seen a hundred fold <\/strong>decrease in cyclone deaths since the introduction of its new monitoring and alert system.\u201d<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Have you ever faced a natural disaster, and what impact did it have on you and your community?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you believe we can prevent or reduce the effects of natural disasters, or do some events remain beyond human control, like Roy Sullivan’s lightning strikes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How do you see technology’s role in disaster management? Do you think advanced or simpler solutions are more effective?.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Can you share how your community prepared for or responded to natural disasters, and how well did these efforts work?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate In a world where both natural and human-caused catastrophes seem to be becoming more prevalent, the issue of whether we are able to prevent or decrease these disastrous events becomes critical. “Can you stop a disaster?” reflects our common search for answers, resilience, and readiness in the face of impending disasters. 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