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自然灾害Natural Disaster

在国外遇到地震、台风等自然灾害,了解疏散和紧急避难 This scene includes 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 救援人员/酒店员工.

Emergency · 紧急21 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Earthquake Response · 地震应对

basic

Attention all guests. An earthquake has been detected. Please take cover under a desk or table immediately. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Do not use the elevators.

各位旅客请注意。检测到地震。请立即躲到桌子下面。远离窗户和重型家具。不要使用电梯。

You

Excuse me! Is this a big earthquake? Should we evacuate the building?

请问!这是大地震吗?我们要撤离建筑吗?

Stay calm. During the shaking, stay where you are — under the table is safest. Drop, cover, and hold on. Once the shaking stops, we'll guide everyone to the emergency exits. Use the stairs, not the elevators.

保持冷静。晃动期间待在原地——桌子下面最安全。蹲下、掩护、抓紧。等晃动停止后,我们会引导大家走紧急出口。走楼梯,不要坐电梯。

You

The shaking has stopped. What do we do now? Are there aftershocks?

不晃了。现在怎么办?还会有余震吗?

Yes, aftershocks are common after an earthquake. Please follow me to the assembly point in the parking lot. Bring your passport, phone, and shoes. Don't go back for other belongings. Watch out for broken glass and fallen objects.

是的,地震后余震很常见。请跟我走到停车场的集合点。带上护照、手机和鞋子。不要回去拿其他东西。注意碎玻璃和掉落的物品。

You

How will we know when it's safe to go back inside? And what if the building is damaged?

怎么知道什么时候可以安全地回去?如果建筑受损了怎么办?

The building needs to be inspected before anyone can re-enter. That could take a few hours. If the building is unsafe, we'll arrange transportation to another hotel. In the meantime, we have water and emergency blankets at the assembly point.

建筑需要检查后才能让人进入。可能需要几个小时。如果建筑不安全,我们会安排交通送大家去另一家酒店。同时,集合点有水和应急毯。

You

Is there a way to check on local emergency information? I don't have a local SIM card.

有办法查当地的紧急信息吗?我没有当地的SIM卡。

Our hotel Wi-Fi is still working. You can check the US Geological Survey website for earthquake updates. Also, tune in to local TV or radio. Your country's embassy may have an emergency app too. The most important thing right now is to stay at the assembly point until we get the all-clear.

酒店的Wi-Fi还能用。你可以在美国地质调查局网站上查看地震动态。也可以看当地电视或广播。你们国家的大使馆可能也有紧急App。现在最重要的是留在集合点,直到宣布安全。

You

Thank you for keeping us safe. Should I call my embassy to let them know where I am?

谢谢你保护我们的安全。我需要打电话给大使馆告诉他们我的位置吗?

That's a good idea, especially if the earthquake was significant. Your embassy can register your location and help if you need evacuation. Here's the earthquake emergency number for this area: 311 for non-emergency inquiries, and 911 for emergencies. Stay safe.

这是个好主意,特别是如果地震比较严重的话。大使馆可以登记你的位置,需要疏散时也能帮助你。这个地区的地震应急号码是:非紧急咨询拨 311,紧急情况拨 911。注意安全。

Emergency Shelter · 紧急避难

intermediate
You

Excuse me, I'm a tourist and my hotel is damaged from the earthquake. I have nowhere to stay. Is there an emergency shelter nearby?

打扰一下,我是游客,酒店被地震损坏了。我没有地方住。附近有紧急避难所吗?

Yes, there's an emergency shelter set up at the community center on 5th Avenue, about a 10-minute walk from here. It's open to everyone — locals and tourists. Do you need any medical attention?

有的,第五大道的社区中心设了一个紧急避难所,从这里步行大约10分钟。对所有人开放——本地人和游客都可以。你需要医疗救助吗?

You

No, I'm not hurt. But I lost my luggage in the hotel — I only have my passport and phone. What can I get at the shelter?

没有,我没受伤。但行李都在酒店里——我只有护照和手机。避难所能提供什么?

The shelter provides water, food, cots to sleep on, and basic hygiene supplies. The Red Cross is also there handing out emergency kits with a blanket, toothbrush, and other essentials. There's also a phone charging station.

避难所提供水、食物、行军床和基本卫生用品。红十字会也在那里发放应急包,里面有毯子、牙刷和其他必需品。还有手机充电站。

You

That's a relief. How long can I stay there? And is there someone who can help me contact my embassy?

那就放心了。可以住多久?有人能帮我联系大使馆吗?

You can stay as long as needed — the shelter will be open until the emergency is declared over. There are volunteers who speak multiple languages and can help you contact your embassy. They also have a list of consular contacts for different countries.

需要住多久都可以——避难所会一直开放到紧急状态解除。有会说多种语言的志愿者可以帮你联系大使馆。他们还有各国领事联系方式的名单。

You

Is there also Wi-Fi at the shelter? I need to contact my family and change my flight.

避难所有Wi-Fi吗?我需要联系家人、改航班。

Yes, there's basic Wi-Fi. It might be slow because many people are using it. For your flight, most airlines offer free rebooking during natural disasters. Call your airline and explain the situation — they usually waive change fees during declared emergencies.

有的,有基础Wi-Fi。可能会慢一些,因为很多人在用。关于航班,大多数航空公司在自然灾害期间提供免费改签。打电话给航空公司说明情况——在宣布紧急状态期间,他们通常会免除改签费用。

You

Thank you so much. One last thing — is the tap water safe to drink, or should I only drink the bottled water?

非常感谢。最后一个问题——自来水能喝吗,还是只能喝瓶装水?

After an earthquake, the water supply may be contaminated. Only drink the bottled water we provide until the authorities confirm the tap water is safe. Also, be careful of gas leaks — if you smell gas anywhere, report it to shelter staff immediately.

地震后自来水可能被污染。只喝我们提供的瓶装水,直到当局确认自来水安全。还有,注意燃气泄漏——如果在任何地方闻到燃气味道,立即向避难所工作人员报告。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

earthquake

地震

take cover

躲避

stay away from windows

远离窗户

do not use the elevators

不要使用电梯

stay calm

保持冷静

shaking

晃动

drop, cover, and hold on

蹲下、掩护、抓紧

emergency exits

紧急出口

stairs

楼梯

aftershocks

余震

assembly point

集合点

broken glass

碎玻璃

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "natural disaster" in English?
You can start with: "Excuse me! Is this a big earthquake? Should we evacuate the building?" (请问!这是大地震吗?我们要撤离建筑吗?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "natural disaster"?
You may hear: "Attention all guests. An earthquake has been detected. Please take cover under a desk or table immediately. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Do not use the elevators." (各位旅客请注意。检测到地震。请立即躲到桌子下面。远离窗户和重型家具。不要使用电梯。).
How many English phrases are in this "Natural Disaster" scene?
This scene contains 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering earthquake response, emergency shelter.

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