What’s happening in the video
• An earthquake is happening
• The buildings and bridge are falling down
So they are destroyed
Tangshan Earthquake —— 37 years’ sorrow Tangshan, HebeicrackWhat happened to it after the earthquake
The houses were destroyed
They were in ruins
Because the buildings fell down, some people were buried under the ruins
The soldiers come to rescue/save people
Many people were killed or injured
Since the poles were broken, there was no electricity
• It seemed as if the world was at an end/over
Pre-readingWhat do you think will happen before an earthquake
(Page 25) • Picture 1: There are bright lights in the sky
• Picture 2 : Chickens are flying ;dogs are barking; pigs and cows are too nervous to eat ; the snake sticks tongue out
• Picture 3 : Fish jump out