[영어뉴스요약] Worst Natural Disaster in Pakistan History
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2015-08-01 오후 4:51:08
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Pre-Listening Vocabulary
monsoon rains: very heavy rains caused by summer winds
wiped out: removed completely
unsanitary: not clean; contains germs or disease
in crisis: in major trouble; often where lives are at risk
abroad: away from one's own country
Worst Natural Disaster in Pakistan History
17 million people have been by the flooding in Pakistan this summer. The extreme monsoon rains began in the north at the end of July but south in August. Entire towns and villages have been wiped out in Punjab and Sindh provinces. 500 000 were told to evacuate on August 26th. Besides , victims have had to deal with unsanitary water, a lack of medical facilities, and a fear of terrorism. President Zardari has been criticized for continuing on a tour while his country was in crisis.
Comprehension Questions:
When did the flooding in Pakistan begin?
What happened to 500 000 people on August 26th?
Why was the president of Pakistan criticized?
Discussion Question:
India donated 5 million dollars to its rival Pakistan, but donations from other sources have been slim. Do you think the lack of donations is due to donor fatigue (many people donated to Haiti) or other reasons?
At least 17 million people have been affected by the flooding in Pakistan this summer. The extreme monsoon rains began in the north at the end of July but swept south in August. Entire towns and villages have been wiped out in Punjab and Sindh provinces. 500 000 were told to evacuate on August 26th. Besides homelessness, victims have had to deal with unsanitary water, a lack of medical facilities, and a fear of terrorism. President Zardari has been criticized for continuing on a European tour while his country was in crisis.
Comprehension Answers:
The flooding in Pakistan began in July.
500 000 people were told to evacuate their homes on August 26th.
The president of Pakistan was criticized because he stayed abroad when the crisis began instead of returning home.
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