1. Answer the following questions:
a) What happened during the earthquake?
Ans: During the earthquake, the ground heaved and shook, and pieces of earth fell from the roof of the cave and the edge of the hill.
b) Why didn't Robinson Crusoe feel safe during the earthquake?
Ans: Robinson Crusoe didn't feel safe because he feared the cave would fall on him and he might get buried inside.
c) Why did the sea become fearful?
Ans: The sea became fearful because of the violent storm and hurricane which caused it to overflow and become rough.
d) Where did Robinson Crusoe take shelter first when it rained?
Ans: Robinson Crusoe first took shelter in a cave when it rained.
e) What qualities of Robinson Crusoe helped him survive the day?
Ans: Robinson Crusoe’s presence of mind, courage, and ability to take quick decisions helped him survive the day.
2. Say whether the following statements are True or False:
a) Robinson Crusoe was in the cave when the earthquake struck.
Ans: False
b) Robinson Crusoe dropped on the ground on his knees and hands.
Ans: True
c) There were eight shocks in about three minutes.
Ans: False
d) The sky became clear after the hurricane had abated.
Ans: True
e) There was another mild shock after the hurricane was over.
Ans: True
3. Match the following:
The earthquake — falling pieces of earth from the roof of the cave and the edge of the hill
Flooding of the fortification — overflowing of the shore, uprooting of trees, etc.
The storm — flooding of the fortification
The rain — the rain caused damage but not as severe as the storm and earthquake
(Note: Based on the lesson context, multiple natural events caused damage. Storm is linked with uprooting of trees, flooding with overflowing, etc.)
4. a) Write what Robinson Crusoe did to reduce the risk of injury when the earthquake occurred:
Ans: Robinson Crusoe immediately ran out of the cave and dropped to the ground on his knees and hands to avoid injury during the earthquake.
Let's learn a few more safety measures that we must follow during an earthquake to reduce the risk of injury.
Use the words or phrases from the box:
HOLD ON
DROP
COVER
Look at the pictures (from textbook) and write the appropriate word under each one:
If the pictures show the three basic earthquake safety steps:
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A person bending down — DROP
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A person hiding under a table — COVER
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A person holding onto the table legs — HOLD ON
c) Work in pairs:
Other safety measures during an earthquake:
Ans:
Stay away from windows, mirrors, and heavy objects that may fall.
If you are outside, go to an open area away from buildings, trees, and electric poles.
Do not use elevators during an earthquake.
If you are driving, stop your vehicle in a safe area and stay inside.Have an emergency kit ready with water, torch, and first aid supplies.
(Display these suggestions on a chart paper and decorate with drawings for classroom display.)
5. a) Look at the pictures and write below each picture what the person in that picture is doing:
(Since pictures are in the textbook, here is a general guide for writing answers based on common visuals related to earthquake safety.)
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A person running outside — The person is running out of the building.
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A person taking shelter under a table — The person is hiding under a table for protection.
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A person standing near a window — The person is standing dangerously close to a window.
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A person near electric wires — The person is standing near fallen electric wires.
b) Group discussion — What may happen and how to reduce risk:
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Running outside during the shaking can cause injury from falling debris.
Suggestion: Stay indoors and protect yourself. Do not run. -
Taking shelter under a table can protect from falling objects.
Suggestion: This is the correct step — always hide under strong furniture. -
Standing near a window is dangerous as it may break and cause cuts.
Suggestion: Move away from windows during an earthquake. -
Standing near electric wires is life-threatening due to shock or fire.
Suggestion: Stay away from wires; inform an adult or authorities.
6. Complete the crossword puzzle using the hints given below:
Across:
i) Earthquake — a sudden violent shock of the earth's surface
iv) Wind — natural movement of air
v) Rain — the condensed moisture of the atmosphere falling visibly in separate drops
Down:
ii) Hurricane — a violent storm with very strong wind, especially in the western Atlantic
iii) Storm — an extreme condition of weather with wind and rain and often thunder and lightning
Now, make sentences using the words you have found:
1. Earthquake: The earthquake shook the entire building, and everyone ran outside in fear.
2. Wind: The wind blew strongly through the trees, making a loud noise.
3. Rain: Heavy rain flooded the roads and made it difficult to walk.
4. Hurricane: The hurricane destroyed many houses near the sea coast.
5. Storm: We stayed inside the house because a big storm was coming.
7. Let's learn the meaning of these words from the lesson:
edge – the outside limit of an object, area, or surface
cautiously – carefully, especially in order to avoid danger, mistakes, risks
uprooted – pulled a tree or a plant out of the ground
weakened – became less strong, powerful, determined or effective
scared – feeling fear
Now, fill in the blanks with the words you have just learned to complete the sentences:
He was standing at the edge of the cliff. He was not cautiously. He looked below. He saw the trees were uprooted by the storm last night. The storm caused a lot of damage before it weakened after an hour. He was scared by the storm.
8. List a few situations when you were frightened:
Ans:
When I got lost in a crowded market.
During a loud thunderstorm at night.
When I saw a snake near my house.
When I had to speak in front of the whole class.
Now, work in pairs. Come up with some ways how you can handle the situations confidently. Share your ideas with the class:
Ans:
If I get lost, I will stay calm and ask help from a policeman or a shopkeeper.
During a thunderstorm, I will stay indoors and keep myself busy with reading or drawing.
If I see a snake, I will move away quietly and inform the elders.
To speak in class, I will practice at home and take deep breaths to stay calm.
9. Let's read the words in the box aloud:
Words: dreadful, heavily, earth, heard, death, deafening
Pronunciation Practice:
In words like dreadful, death, and heavily, the vowel combination "ea" is pronounced like "e" in bed.
In words like earth and heard, the "ea" is pronounced like "i" in bird.
Read aloud practice:
dreadful
heavily
death
earth
heard
deafening
(Practise these with your teacher or friends to learn correct pronunciation.)
10. Let's learn some grammar: Prepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the box:
(Box: in, on, at, under)
Complete paragraph:
One day Robinson Crusoe was walking on the shore. Suddenly, it started to rain. Robinson Crusoe had to take shelter under a tree. After some time, the rain abated. He looked at the sky. There were still a lot of black clouds in the sky.
11. Let's practise grammar:
a) Expressions from the lesson (used by Robinson Crusoe):
all of a sudden
tremors
shocks
powerful
out in the open
shook terribly
destroyed
sick in the stomach
major shocks
three shocks in eight minutes' distance
b) Now, write a few sentences about what happens when an earthquake occurs. Use the Simple Present Tense:
Ans:
An earthquake occurs all of a sudden and causes the ground to shake terribly.
People run out in the open to stay safe.
The tremors feel powerful, and they often come with major shocks.
Buildings sometimes get destroyed during strong earthquakes.
People feel sick in the stomach due to fear.
There are sometimes three shocks in eight minutes' distance or even more.
12. Write a paragraph about a natural disaster like flood, storm, etc.:
Ans: A flood is a natural disaster that occurs when water overflows from rivers, lakes, or seas and spreads over dry land. It usually happens due to heavy rainfall or melting snow. Floods cause great damage to houses, roads, and crops. People lose their homes and belongings. Sometimes, people and animals drown in the floodwater. During a flood, it is important to move to higher ground and stay safe. The government and rescue teams help people by providing food, shelter, and medical care. Floods remind us to keep our rivers clean and plant more trees to reduce water overflow.
13. Listen to a weather forecast read out to you by your teacher. As you listen, put a tick (✔) if the statement is true. Put a cross (✘) if it is false.
(Since the actual listening is done in class, here's a sample answer template students can fill in while listening):
a) The weather forecast is for November 9. – ✔ / ✘
b) The day will be sunny. – ✔ / ✘
c) The weather forecast is for 12 hours. – ✔ / ✘
d) Thick fog and chilly wind may be expected in the afternoon. – ✔ / ✘
e) The maximum temperature is predicted to be 18°C. – ✔ / ✘
(Ask your teacher to read out the weather forecast from page 84 and listen carefully before marking.)
14. Project Work:
Ans:
In our culture, we have many stories of adventure that are passed down from generation to generation. One such story is about Chand Sadagar and Behula from Assamese folklore. It is a tale of courage, love, and adventure, where Behula goes on a dangerous journey to bring her dead husband back to life. She faces many hardships, crosses rivers, and fights against powerful gods to succeed in her mission. This story teaches us about bravery, loyalty, and determination.
(Ask your grandparents, elders, or community members for more such stories, learn them, and share with your class.)
