1. Have you ever experienced an earthquake before? What was it like?
   
    
2. How did you react when the earthquake happened?
   
    
3. How can you prepare yourself to stay safe during an earthquake?

1. Earthquake (n.) 地震 [ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk] 
   A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements of the Earth's crust.
   
   Example: The earthquake caused buildings to shake.
   地震使建築物震動。
   
    
2. Fault (n.) 斷層 [fɔːlt]
   A crack in the Earth's surface where earthquakes often happen.
   
   Example: The San Andreas Fault is famous for earthquakes.
   聖安地列斯斷層因地震而聞名。
   
    
3. Magnitude (n.) 震級 [ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tjuːd]
   The size or strength of an earthquake.
   
   Example: The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5.
   這場地震的震級是6.5。

4. Shake (v.) 震動 [ʃeɪk]
   To move quickly back and forth.
   
   Example: The earthquake made the windows shake.
   地震讓窗戶震動不已。
   
    
5. Emergency (n.) 緊急狀況 [ɪˈmɜːr.dʒən.si]
    A serious situation needing immediate help.
   
   Example: People prepared for the emergency by storing water and food.
   人們為緊急狀況儲存了水和食物。
   
    
6. Safety (n.) 安全 [ˈseɪf.ti]
   The condition of being protected from danger.
   
   Example: Safety drills can save lives during earthquakes.
   安全演練能在地震中拯救生命。

A: Did you hear about the earthquake in California?
 

B: Yes, it was near the San Andreas Fault, right?
 

A: That’s correct. It had a magnitude of 7.0!
 

B: Wow, that’s strong! Were there safety measures in place?

A: Yes, emergency teams helped people.

B: It’s important to know what to do when the ground starts to shake.

California is known for its frequent earthquakes because of the San Andreas Fault. Recently, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit the area, causing the ground to shake and creating an emergency situation. People followed safety rules like staying under sturdy furniture. Emergency teams worked quickly to help. Many Californians prepare for earthquakes with drills and supplies. Knowing what to do can save lives and reduce damage when an earthquake happens.

加州因聖安地列斯斷層而經常發生地震。最近，一場震級達7.0的地震襲擊了該地區，導致地面劇烈震動並引發緊急狀況。人們遵循安全規則，例如躲在堅固的家具下。緊急救援團隊迅速展開行動幫助受災群眾。許多加州居民通過演練和儲備應急物資為地震做好準備。了解應對地震的方法能挽救生命並減少損害。

1. Where do you feel safest in your home during an earthquake?
   
    
2. What would you include in your emergency bag? Why?
   
    
3. Do you think schools should teach more about earthquake safety? Why or why not?
   
   
   
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