Work in pairs. Choose ONE card and make up your dialogue describing this picture and using this information from the cards: Student A asks questions, student B answers. You have 1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to speak. Student A Tidal wave 1. When/where/happen? 2. 18,267 injured/2,074 killed/107 missing 3. What/consequences? 4. Earthquakes/strong winds Student B Tidal wave 1. 1985, April 19/Japan/8.5 magnitude earthquake 2. What/facts? 3. 25 Houses/345trees/animals/ 4. What/cause/the tidal wave? the type of a natural disaster and its description; the description of its consequences.

Student A: When and where did the tidal wave happen?

Student B: The tidal wave happened on April 19, 1985 in Japan. It was caused by an 8.5 magnitude earthquake.

Student A: What were some facts about the tidal wave?

Student B: There were 18,267 people injured, 2,074 killed, and 107 missing. 25 houses, 345 trees, and many animals were also affected.

Student A: What were some of the consequences of the tidal wave?

Student B: The consequences included destruction of homes, loss of life, and damage to the environment. The strong winds and earthquakes caused widespread devastation.