The Blue Lagoon, a very special pool that many people like to visit, is closed right now. It will stay closed for a little while because of the volcano. The people who take care of the town want to make sure everyone is safe. The video from the helicopter helps everyone see how the ground is changing. It is important to watch the ground and be ready in case the volcano starts.

Original news source: Iceland: Helicopter footage shows giant cracks in earth (BBC)

– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. Give each team a set of vocabulary words related to the article. One person from each team will come to the front and act out the word without speaking. The team members will guess the word. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns summarizing the article to each other. They should try to include the main points and key details. After each summary, the listener can ask questions to check understanding.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Give each student a slip of paper with a statement related to the article. For example, "Do you think the volcano will erupt soon?" or "Should people be allowed to visit the Blue Lagoon during this time?" Students will walk around the room and ask their classmates for their opinions. They should record the responses on their paper. After a few minutes, discuss the results as a class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Each pair will receive a set of vocabulary words from the article. One student will draw a picture to represent a word, while the other student tries to guess the word. They should take turns being the drawer and the guesser. The pair with the most correct guesses wins.
– Keyword Taboo
Instructions: Write a list of keywords from the article on the board. Divide the class into two teams. One person from each team will come to the front and try to describe the keyword to their team without using the word itself. The team members have to guess the keyword. The team with the most correct guesses wins.

There are big cracks in the ? in a place called the Reykjanes Peninsula in ?. The ground has been moving because there might be a volcano waking up. A town nearby has moved down a lot, and some people had to leave their homes. The video from the helicopter shows hot, melted rock under the ground, which means the volcano could ? soon. People are working hard to keep ? buildings ? from the hot rock. The Blue Lagoon, a very special pool that many people like to visit, is closed right now. It will stay closed for a little ? because of the volcano. The people who take care of the town want to make sure everyone is safe. The video from the helicopter helps everyone see how the ground is ?. It is important to watch the ground and be ready in case the ? starts.

1. What is a volcano?
2. How would you feel if you had to leave your home because of a volcano?
3. Do you like visiting pools? Why or why not?
4. What do you think the people in the town are doing to keep important buildings safe?
5. How do you think the ground is changing?
6. Why is it important to watch the ground?
7. Have you ever seen a volcano before? Where?
8. What do you think hot, melted rock looks like?
9. How do you think the people in the town feel about the Blue Lagoon being closed?
10. Do you think the volcano will start soon? Why or why not?
11. How do you think the people in the helicopter feel when they see the hot rock under the ground?
12. What would you do if you saw big cracks in the ground near your home?

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