RESPONSI BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS XII

RESPONSI BAHASA INGGRIS

KELAS XII

7 AGUSTUS 2017

EARTHQUAKES

Earthquakes – being among the most deadly natural hazards – strike without any prior warning, leaving catastrophe in their wake with terrible loss of human lives as well as economic loss.
Technically, an earthquake (also known as tremor, quake or temblor) is a kind of vibration through the earth's crust. This vibration occurs as a result of powerful movement of rocks in the earth's crust. These powerful movements trigger a rapid release of energy that creates seismic waves that travel through the earth. Earthquakes are usually brief, but may repeat over a long period of time. (Earth Science. 2001)
Earthquakes are classified as large and small. Large earthquakes usually begin with slight tremors but rapidly take form of violent shocks. The vibrations from a large earthquake last for a few days known as aftershocks. Small earthquakes are usually slight tremors and do not cause much damage. Large earthquakes are known to take down buildings and cause death and injury (Richter, 1935). According to some statistics, there may be an average of 500,000 earthquakes every year but only about 100,000
can be felt and about 100 or so can cause damage each year. Earthquakes are dreaded by everyone.
Source : Buku Kurikulum 2013

Discussion
1. Have you ever witnessed an earthquake? What effect did it have on you?
2. Why are earthquakes considered as the most deadly natural hazards?
3. Did you notice anything specific about the way this text is written?
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    b. It is all right if you don't agree with me but I have every right to my ....
    c. As far as I ... , I will not support bullying in my school.
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    f. I feel quite ... about this issue.

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