台中新光三越氣爆!死傷慘重搶救中!
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Warm-up Questions
- Have you ever witnessed or experienced an accident or emergency? What happened?
- What should people do if they are near an incident like an explosion?
- What could cause a big explosion in a building?
Vocabulary
- Incident (n.) 事件 [ˈɪnsɪdənt]
An event or occurrence, usually something unexpected or serious.
Example: The explosion was a terrible incident that shocked everyone nearby.
這次爆炸是一起可怕的事件,讓周圍的每個人都感到震驚。
- Injured (adj.) 受傷的 [ˈɪndʒəd]
Hurt or harmed, often because of an accident.
Example: Several people were injured during the explosion at the mall.
在商場的爆炸中,有好幾個人受傷。
- Explosion (n.) 爆炸 [ɪkˈspləʊʒən]
A sudden burst of energy that causes damage or noise.
Example: The explosion caused a lot of damage to the mall and scared many people.
爆炸造成商場的重大損壞,並嚇到了許多人。
- Shocked (adj.) 震驚的 [ʃɒkt]
Surprised or upset, especially after something bad happens.
Example: People were shocked when they heard the loud explosion.
當人們聽到巨大的爆炸聲時,感到震驚。
- Rescue (v.) 救援 [ˈrɛskjuː]
To save someone from a dangerous situation.
Example: Firefighters worked quickly to rescue people from the building.
消防員迅速工作,將人們從大樓中救出。
- Cause (n.) 原因,起因 (v.) 引起 [kɔːz]
(n.) The reason why something, especially something bad, happens
Example: The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
爆炸的原因仍在調查中。
(v.) To make something happen, especially something negative.
Example: The explosion caused many injuries and deaths.
爆炸造成多人傷亡。
Conversation
A: Did you hear about the incident at the mall?
B: Yes, I did! There was an explosion. It was so loud and scary.
A: Were many people injured?
B: Yes, some people were injured, but the firefighters came to rescue them quickly.
A: What caused the explosion?
B: The cause is not known yet. They are still investigating.
B: That sounds really scary! I hope everyone is okay.
Short Article
Today, a serious incident occurred at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Mall in Taichung. A gas explosion happened, causing many injuries and deaths. Many shoppers were shocked by the loud explosion. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to rescue the injured. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. Experts recommend that if you smell gas, immediately turn off all gas switches, open windows for fresh air, and call 119 for help. In case of an explosion, lie down to protect your head and quickly leave the area afterward, avoiding dangerous places.
今天,台中新光三越百貨發生了一起嚴重事件。發生了氣體爆炸,造成多人傷亡。許多購物者被響亮的爆炸聲震驚。消防員迅速趕到現場救援受傷的人員。爆炸的原因仍在調查中。專家建議,如果聞到瓦斯氣味,應立即關閉所有瓦斯開關,打開窗戶讓空氣流通,並撥打119報警求助。如果遇到爆炸,應趴下保護頭部,並在爆炸後儘快遠離現場,避開危險區域。
Discussion
- Should the company be punished if the explosion was their fault? Why or why not?
- How can companies make sure accidents like explosions don’t happen?
- What support do the injured people need now? How can society help them?
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