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Practical English for Police Officers
A: There was a constant trembling this morning.
I thought I must be dizzy.
We don’t have earthquakes in my hometown, Ho Chi Minh City.
I was scared to death!
W: Don't panic!
Being in Taiwan, you have to get used to earthquakes and
typhoons. So, I would like to lead everyone in a disaster
preparedness drill on taking refuge during an earthquake.
S: That’s great!
When the earthquake happened this morning, all the books fell
off the shelves in our home.
W: Exactly, that’s what happens!
Keep in mind these three words when you feel a quake: Drop
( 趴下 ), Cover ( 掩護 ), and Hold ( 穩住 ).
Since we tend to get injured by falling objects during
earthquakes, the first step is to squat down, then find a
protective shield, and hold on to something to steady yourself.
Please follow what I do right now.
Angela and Samantha followed the instructions and squatted down
near a table and shielded their heads with their hands.
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