Teen Matters: Healthy Eating and Myths

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What tense is typically used to describe an action that is interrupted by a sudden event?

  • Past Simple
  • Future Simple
  • Present Continuous
  • Past Continuous (correct)

Which sentence structure is used to describe a sudden event that interrupts an ongoing action?

  • While + past continuous / When + past simple (correct)
  • When + past continuous / While + past simple
  • While + future simple / When + present simple
  • While + past simple / When + past continuous

In context of disaster writing, how many paragraphs should a newspaper article typically have?

  • 1 paragraph
  • 2 paragraphs
  • 4 paragraphs
  • 3 paragraphs (correct)

What is the first activity students A and B are engaged in regarding the writing exercise?

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When a tsunami hits, how is it typically contextualized in English grammar?

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What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Athens on July 9, 1999?

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Which of the following groups provided help during the Sichuan earthquake in 2008?

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How many people were reported killed in the Athens earthquake?

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In which location did Heleni Denou experience the earthquake?

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What time did the earthquake in China occur on May 12, 2008?

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What emotional response did people have after the Athens earthquake as described by Heleni Denou?

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How many people were reported to be injured in the Athens earthquake?

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Which of the following best describes a response strategy after a natural disaster such as an earthquake?

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Which natural disaster involves large waves typically caused by underwater earthquakes?

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What is a common consequence of a volcanic eruption?

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Which group of responders is typically involved in providing medical assistance after a disaster?

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In disaster response, what is the main purpose of providing shelter to victims?

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What is a critical challenge during flood disasters as highlighted in the context?

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Which type of disaster is characterized by shaking of the ground?

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What humanitarian need is critical right after natural disasters occur?

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What role do government agencies play in disaster response?

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Natural Disasters

Events like earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions that cause significant damage and harm.

Accidents

Unintentional events causing harm or damage, such as car crashes or fires.

Hurricane

A severe tropical storm with high winds.

Volcanic Eruption

The release of molten rock, gas, and ash from a volcano.

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Earthquake

Sudden shaking of the Earth's surface.

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Flood

An overflowing of water in a particular region or area.

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Tsunami

A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake or landslide.

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Avalanche

A rapid fall of snow or ice down a mountain.

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Car Crash

A collision between vehicles.

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Fire

A rapidly spreading combustion process.

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Victims

People affected by tragedy or significant harm.

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Homeless

People without permanent shelter.

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Injured

People who have received bodily harm.

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Shelter

Protection from the elements or danger.

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Hospital care

Medical attention provided in a hospital.

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Fire fighters

Professionals trained to extinguish fires.

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Cut off

Separated from communication or resources.

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Money

Medium of exchange.

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Food supplies

Provisions for sustenance.

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Doctors / Nurses

Medical professionals.

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Earthquake in Athens, Greece

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Athens, Greece on July 9, 1999, causing 143 deaths and 700 injuries.

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Earthquake in China, 2008

A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Sichuan province, China on May 12, 2008, resulting in over 69,000 deaths.

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Earthquake Magnitude

A measure of the strength of an earthquake, using a scale like the Richter scale. A higher magnitude signifies a more severe quake.

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Natural Disaster

A sudden event of significant magnitude caused by natural processes (e.g. earthquakes, tsunamis).

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Earthquake Victims

People directly affected by an earthquake, experiencing injuries or death due to the disaster.

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Witness Account

A firsthand description of an event, like an earthquake, given by someone who was there.

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Project Disasters

Educational project focusing on gathering information about disasters to help understand and document them.

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Date of Earthquake

The specific day, month, and year when an earthquake occurred.

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Time of Earthquake

The exact hour and minute of an earthquake.

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Location of Earthquake

The geographical area where an earthquake takes place.

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Past Continuous Tense

Used to describe an action in progress at a specific time in the past.

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Past Simple Tense

Used to describe a completed action in the past.

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Sudden Event

An unexpected event that interrupts an ongoing action.

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While

Used to describe an action in progress while another, interrupted action occurs.

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When

Used to describe a sudden event or a completed action in the past.

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Tsunami

A series of large waves in a body of water caused by an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption.

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Writing an Article

Explaining a concept or event in a structured piece of writing.

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Study Notes

Unit 3: Teen Matters!

  • Teenagers can get advice from an Agony Aunt
  • Teenagers can call a Teen Helpline
  • Teenagers can write to a Teen Helpline

Unit 3 Topics

  • Healthy eating
  • Food for thought
  • What teens eat
  • Healthy alternatives to unhealthy foods
  • Fats, salt and additives: bad for the heart

Unit 1: Myths and Facts

  • Fast-food is not a healthy meal.
  • Skipping meals doesn't allow for better eating later
  • Foods high in calories are not good for the heart
  • Water with added nutrients can be a healthy alternative
  • Healthy meals include fruits and vegetables

Unit 1 - Reading

  • Pedro, an Italian teenager, is writing to his friends about healthy eating habits
  • He's sending an article from an English magazine about health eating
  • The article addresses myths and facts about healthy eating
  • Students can use the article to answer Pedro's questions about health

Unit 2: Your Problem Sorted!

  • A teenager (Paul) is struggling at school and wants help.
  • Paul meets his friends outside of school
  • Paul has a sad moment after his friends leave
  • Paul is concerned about his school performance
  • Paul wants advice on how to improve his performance
  • Paul has problems with his friends who eat a lot of junk food.

Unit 2 - Song Time

  • Paul and his song lyrics contain different problems related to teens
  • Paul sings about feeling nervous before a test
  • Paul sings about not being excited in class

Unit 2: Listening and Speaking

  • Paul and his sister are looking at a photo album.
  • Students need to listen to hear who they are talking about
  • Students need to listen carefully to understand their problems
  • Students need to listen to hear what they decided to do about their problems
  • The teenagers in the pictures call the Teen Helpline about problems
  • Students need to match the speaker to photo

Unit 2- Reading

  • Teenager wrote a letter to the Teen Helpline
  • Agony Aunt gives advice to the teenager
  • The teenager wants advice on how to make new friends

Unit 3: We're on a shopping spree!

  • Jennifer is writing to her friend Silou for advice on computer games for her brother.

Unit 3 - Reading

  • Teen magazine reviews for computer games
  • Reviews include characters
  • Reviews include game price
  • Reviews discuss different aspects of the games
  • Reviews discuss ratings

Unit 3 - Speaking

  • Students choose one product from computers to MP3s
  • Students gather information about similarities and differences

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