A video has emerged showing a massive fire engulfing a newly built water park in Gothenburg, Sweden. The fire caused minor injuries to twelve people, and one person is currently missing. As a precautionary measure, a nearby hotel and offices were evacuated, and residents were advised to stay indoors due to the smoke. The cause of the fire is still unknown. The water park was part of an expansion project for the Liseberg Amusement Park and was scheduled to open later this year.

The video footage shows the water slides of the water park completely engulfed in flames, with thick smoke rising into the sky. It is a concerning incident that has raised questions about the safety measures and precautions taken during the construction of the attraction. The authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire to determine whether it was due to a technical malfunction or any other factors.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and regular inspections in public spaces and attractions. It is crucial to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The safety of visitors and employees should always be the top priority.

The fire has caused significant damage to the water park, and it is uncertain when or if it will be able to open to the public. The incident has also caused disruption and inconvenience to the surrounding area, with the evacuation of the hotel and offices. The authorities are working diligently to investigate the incident and provide support to those affected.

Overall, this incident highlights the need for strict safety regulations and thorough inspections in the construction and operation of public attractions. It is essential to learn from this unfortunate event and take the necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Original news source: Sweden water park: Video shows huge fire engulfing newly built attraction (BBC)

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Warm-up Activities:

– Charades

Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. Provide each team with a set of vocabulary words related to the article (e.g. fire, water park, smoke, evacuation). One member from each team will come to the front and act out the word without speaking while their team tries to guess it. The team that guesses correctly gets a point. Repeat with different students until all the words have been acted out. The team with the most points wins.

– News Summary

Instructions: In pairs or small groups, have students summarize the main points of the article in their own words. They should include information about the fire, the injuries, the evacuation, and the cause of the fire. Each group will then present their summary to the class. Encourage discussion and comparison of different summaries.

– Opinion Poll

Instructions: Have students write down their opinions on the following question: “Do you think the fire at the water park was due to a technical malfunction or another factor?” After they have written their opinions, divide the class into pairs or small groups and have them discuss their opinions. Then, conduct a class poll by asking each student to share their opinion and tallying the responses on the board. Discuss the results as a class.

– Vocabulary Pictionary

Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a list of vocabulary words from the article (e.g. fire, smoke, expansion, precautionary). One student from each pair will pick a word and draw a picture to represent it, while the other student tries to guess the word. They can only use their drawing and gestures, no speaking allowed. After a set amount of time, switch roles. The pairs with the most correct guesses win.

– Future Predictions

Instructions: Have students work in pairs or small groups. Ask them to discuss and make predictions about the future of the water park. Will it be able to open to the public again? What safety measures might be implemented? How will this incident impact the reputation of the park? After they have discussed their predictions, each group will present their ideas to the class. Encourage critical thinking and support their predictions with reasoning.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What caused the fire at the water park in Gothenburg, Sweden?
2. How many people were injured in the fire?
3. What precautions were taken after the fire broke out?
4. What is the current status of the water park?
5. What questions has the fire raised about the construction of the attraction?
6. What measures should be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future?
7. How has the fire affected the surrounding area?
8. What is the importance of safety protocols and regular inspections in public spaces and attractions?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

A video has emerged showing a massive fire engulfing a newly built water park in Gothenburg, Sweden. The fire caused minor injuries to twelve people, and one (1)______ is currently missing. As a precautionary measure, a nearby hotel and offices were (2)______, and residents were advised to stay indoors due to the smoke. The cause of the fire is still unknown. The water park was part of an (3)______ project for the (4)______ Amusement Park and was scheduled to open later this year.

The video footage shows the water slides of the water park completely engulfed in flames, with thick smoke rising into the sky. It is a concerning incident that has raised questions about the safety measures and precautions taken during the construction of the (5)______. The authorities are now (6)______ the (7)______ of the fire to determine whether it was due to a technical malfunction or any other factors.

The incident (8)______ as a reminder of the (9)______ of (10)______ protocols and regular inspections in (11)______ spaces and attractions. It is crucial to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The safety of visitors and employees should always be the top priority.

The fire has caused (12)______ damage to the water park, and it is uncertain when or if it will be able to open to the public. The incident has also caused disruption and inconvenience to the surrounding area, with the evacuation of the hotel and offices. The (13)______ are working diligently to investigate the incident and provide support to those affected.

Overall, this incident highlights the need for strict safety regulations and thorough inspections in the (14)______ and (15)______ of public attractions. It is essential to learn from this unfortunate event and take the necessary steps to prevent similar (16)______ in the future.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is your opinion on the safety measures taken during the construction of public attractions?
2. How would you feel if you were a visitor at the water park when the fire broke out?
3. Do you think the authorities should have done anything differently in response to the fire? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever experienced a similar incident at a public attraction? If so, how did it impact your perception of safety?
5. What precautions do you think should be taken to prevent fires in public spaces?
6. How do you think this incident will affect the reputation of the Liseberg Amusement Park?
7. Do you think the water park should be rebuilt and reopened? Why or why not?
8. Have you ever been involved in an emergency evacuation? If so, what was your experience like?
9. What steps do you think should be taken to ensure the safety of visitors and employees at public attractions?
10. How important do you think regular inspections are for public spaces and attractions? Why?
11. What is your opinion on the role of the government in enforcing safety regulations for public attractions?
12. Have you ever had a negative experience at a public attraction due to safety concerns? If so, what happened?
13. Do you think incidents like this can be completely prevented, or are they inevitable in some cases? Why or why not?
14. How do you think this incident will impact the future of water parks and amusement parks in general?
15. What measures do you think should be put in place to support those affected by incidents like this?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. engulfing
2. precautionary
3. evacuated
4. residents
5. precaution
6. investigating
7. protocols
8. inspections
9. attractions
10. priority
11. disruption
12. diligently
13. regulations
14. unfortunate
15. prevent

Meanings:
(A) Careful examinations or reviews
(B) A measure taken in advance to avert possible danger or risk
(C) The most important consideration or element
(D) Established procedures or systems of rules
(E) To stop something from happening or arising
(F) People living in a specific area
(G) Moved people away from a dangerous area for their safety
(H) With great effort or concentration
(I) Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority
(J) Completely surrounding or covering something
(K) Interruption or disturbance to regular activities
(L) Places of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited natural or cultural value
(M) Taken as a safeguard or protective measure
(N) Examining or inquiring into the details of something thoroughly
(O) Regrettable or causing misfortune
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What caused the fire at the water park in Gothenburg?
(a) A technical malfunction
(b) The cause is still unknown
(c) Human error
(d) Arson

2. How many people were injured in the fire?
(a) One
(b) Twelve
(c) None
(d) Twenty

3. What precautionary measure was taken during the fire?
(a) Opening the water park to the public
(b) Allowing residents to go outside
(c) Evacuation of a nearby hotel and offices
(d) Ignoring the smoke

4. What was the water park a part of?
(a) A hotel
(b) A shopping center
(c) Liseberg Amusement Park
(d) A school

5. What does the incident remind people about?
(a) The need for more water parks
(b) The dangers of living in Gothenburg
(c) The need for stricter fire regulations
(d) The importance of safety protocols and regular inspections

6. What is uncertain about the water park’s future?
(a) When or if it will be able to open to the public
(b) Whether it will be demolished
(c) If it will be rebuilt in a different location
(d) If it will be turned into a hotel

7. How did the fire affect the surrounding area?
(a) The area was put on lockdown
(b) The water park was closed temporarily
(c) The smoke caused health problems for residents
(d) The hotel and offices were evacuated

8. What should be the top priority in public spaces and attractions?
(a) The safety of visitors and employees
(b) Making a profit
(c) Expanding the attraction
(d) Ignoring safety regulations

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The incident has raised questions about the safety measures and precautions taken during the construction of the water park.
2. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
3. Residents were instructed to evacuate their homes due to the smoke from the fire.
4. The water park was part of an expansion project for the Liseberg Amusement Park.
5. A massive fire engulfed a newly built water park in Gothenburg, Sweden.
6. A nearby hotel and offices remained operational despite the fire.
7. Twelve individuals suffered minor injuries in the fire.
8. One person has been located safely since the fire.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What caused the massive fire at the newly built water park in Gothenburg, Sweden?
2. How many people were injured in the fire and what is the current status of the missing person?
3. What precautions were taken in response to the fire, and how did it affect the surrounding area?
4. What questions does this incident raise about the safety measures and precautions taken during the construction of the water park?
5. What steps are the authorities taking to investigate the cause of the fire and provide support to those affected?

✅ Answers

🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. The cause of the fire at the water park in Gothenburg, Sweden is still unknown.
2. Twelve people were injured in the fire.
3. As a precautionary measure, a nearby hotel and offices were evacuated, and residents were advised to stay indoors due to the smoke.
4. The current status of the water park is uncertain and it is unclear when or if it will be able to open to the public.
5. The fire has raised questions about the safety measures and precautions taken during the construction of the attraction.
6. To prevent similar incidents in the future, strict safety regulations and thorough inspections should be implemented in the construction and operation of public attractions.
7. The fire has caused disruption and inconvenience to the surrounding area, with the evacuation of the hotel and offices.
8. Safety protocols and regular inspections are important in public spaces and attractions to ensure the safety of visitors and employees and to prevent incidents like this from occurring.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) person
(2) evacuated
(3) expansion
(4) Liseberg
(5) attraction
(6) investigating
(7) cause
(8) serves
(9) importance
(10) safety
(11) public
(12) significant
(13) authorities
(14) construction
(15) operation
(16) incidents
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. engulfing
Answer: (J) Completely surrounding or covering something

2. precautionary
Answer: (M) Taken as a safeguard or protective measure

3. evacuated
Answer: (G) Moved people away from a dangerous area for their safety

4. residents
Answer: (F) People living in a specific area

5. precaution
Answer: (B) A measure taken in advance to avert possible danger or risk

6. investigating
Answer: (N) Examining or inquiring into the details of something thoroughly

7. protocols
Answer: (D) Established procedures or systems of rules

8. inspections
Answer: (A) Careful examinations or reviews

9. attractions
Answer: (L) Places of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited natural or cultural value

10. priority
Answer: (C) The most important consideration or element

11. disruption
Answer: (K) Interruption or disturbance to regular activities

12. diligently
Answer: (H) With great effort or concentration

13. regulations
Answer: (I) Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority

14. unfortunate
Answer: (O) Regrettable or causing misfortune

15. prevent
Answer: (E) To stop something from happening or arising
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What caused the fire at the water park in Gothenburg?
Answer: (b) The cause is still unknown

2. How many people were injured in the fire?
Answer: (b) Twelve

3. What precautionary measure was taken during the fire?
Answer: (c) Evacuation of a nearby hotel and offices

4. What was the water park a part of?
Answer: (c) Liseberg Amusement Park

5. What does the incident remind people about?
Answer: (d) The importance of safety protocols and regular inspections

6. What is uncertain about the water park’s future?
Answer: (a) When or if it will be able to open to the public

7. How did the fire affect the surrounding area?
Answer: (d) The hotel and offices were evacuated

8. What should be the top priority in public spaces and attractions?
Answer: (a) The safety of visitors and employees
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The incident has raised questions about the safety measures and precautions taken during the construction of the water park. (Answer: True)
2. The cause of the fire is still unknown. (Answer: True)
3. Residents were instructed to evacuate their homes due to the smoke from the fire. (Answer: False)
4. The water park was part of an expansion project for the Liseberg Amusement Park. (Answer: True)
5. A massive fire engulfed a newly built water park in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Answer: True)
6. A nearby hotel and offices remained operational despite the fire. (Answer: False)
7. Twelve individuals suffered minor injuries in the fire. (Answer: False)
8. One person has been located safely since the fire. (Answer: False)
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