Preparing for an Earthquake

地震への備え

90秒ショートレベル地震防災英単語

英語ストーリー

My name is Lily, and I live in Japan. Japan is known for its earthquakes, so it's very important to be prepared. My family always keeps a disaster kit with food, water, and a flashlight. Last week, we had a practice earthquake drill at school. We learned how to 'drop, cover, and hold on'. It was a little scary, but it was good to know what to do in a real emergency. We also practiced finding a safe place under a sturdy desk. Being prepared makes me feel safer. It's good to know that we have a plan and the necessary supplies. Even small things, like having extra batteries for our flashlights, can make a big difference.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

earthquake

地震

"A strong earthquake shook the city."

emergency

緊急事態

"Call 911 in an emergency."

prepared

準備万端の

"We are well prepared for the storm."

文法・構文解説

It's + adjective + to...

It is + 形容詞 + to 不定詞 で、「〜することは…だ」という意味を表す。

"It's important to be prepared."

Simple Past Tense

過去に起こった出来事を表す単純過去形。規則動詞は語尾に-edをつける。

"We had a practice earthquake drill."