Do you feel the earth move under your feet? You may be experiencing an earthquake. Learn how to talk about it in English before it’s too late. 

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Jamal: Did you feel that? 

Keisha: Was that an earthquake? 

Jamal: Yes, I think so. Turn on the news. 

Newscaster: “Reports [bad word] in about an earthquake that occurred at 4:35 p.m. in the downtown area. We spoke with a seismologist at the Earthquake Center and learned that the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was near downtown, along one of the major faults, and the seismologist warns that there will be some aftershocks.” 

Keisha: Phew! I’m glad the earthquake wasn’t a high-intensity one. I wish they could predict more accurately when those earthquakes are going to happen. 

Jamal: Yeah, me, too. I’ve looked around the house and don’t see any damage, though. I guess our house won’t be declared a disaster area. 

Keisha: Don’t be too sure. Considering the mess you’ve made in kitchen, it could easily be called a disaster area. 

Jamal: In that case, will you be sending aid? I think I’m too tired to do the dishes. 

Keisha: You won’t be getting any aid from me. If you’re hoping for a relief effort, you’d better ask the UN.