Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Avviso del Comune: chiamare i soccorsi in caso di emergenza
Fill in the gaps: soccorso, emergenza, velocità, pompieri, kit di primo soccorso, polizia, ambulanza, fuoco, Croce Rossa
(Municipal notice: call emergency services in an emergency)
In caso di , chiama il 112: l’operatore ti mette in contatto con , o . Tieni il telefono vicino e parla con calma: dì dove sei, che cosa è successo e se ci sono feriti. Se vedi fumo o in casa, esci subito e chiudi la porta. Non usare l’ascensore.
Se hai un piccolo taglio, usa il e controlla che il sanguinamento sia ridotto. Se la situazione peggiora, spostati in un luogo sicuro e aspetta il . La e i paramedici possono arrivare con l’ambulanza. Ricorda: in strada rispetta la ; molti incidenti succedono perché le persone hanno paura o sono di fretta.In an emergency, call 112 (single European emergency number): the operator will put you in touch with the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade. Keep your phone close and speak calmly: say where you are, what happened and whether anyone is injured. If you see smoke or fire in the building, leave immediately and close the door. Do not use the elevator.
If you have a small cut, use the first-aid kit and make sure the bleeding has slowed. If the situation gets worse, move to a safe place and wait for help. The Red Cross and paramedics may arrive by ambulance. Remember: on the road respect the speed limit; many accidents happen because people are frightened or in a hurry.
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Quali informazioni devi dire all’operatore quando chiami il 112?
(What information should you give the operator when you call 112?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(The person checked that no one was hurt and used the first aid kit.) |
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(The fire started in a large room far from the kitchen.) |
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(The firefighters arrived first, and then the ambulance with a paramedic.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Quando è arrivata l’ambulanza, i paramedici ___ già salvato il ferito.
(When the ambulance arrived, the paramedics ___ had already rescued the injured person.)2. I pompieri sono entrati nell’appartamento dopo che ___ salvato la famiglia dal fumo.
(The firefighters entered the apartment after they ___ rescued the family from the smoke.)3. Quando ho chiamato la polizia, ___ già salvato le foto dei documenti sul telefono.
(When I called the police, ___ had already saved photos of the documents on my phone.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
C'è un'emergenza: ho bisogno di aiuto. / Quando sono arrivato/a, il fuoco era già... / Hanno già chiamato l'ambulanza / i pompieri.
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Se vedi un incendio o molto fumo nel tuo palazzo in Italia, cosa fai e quale numero chiami?
If you see a fire or a lot of smoke in your building in Italy, what would you do and which number would you call?
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Racconta un'emergenza piccola che ti è successa (o che hai visto): cosa è successo e chi ha chiamato i soccorsi?
Describe a minor emergency that happened to you (or one you witnessed): what happened and who called for help?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Ciao, sono Marco del 2° piano. Nel vano scale c'è fumo e si sente odore di bruciato vicino ai contatori. Io ho un po' di paura.
Tu sei in casa? Vedi da dove viene? Secondo te dobbiamo chiamare i pompieri (115) o la polizia (112)? Io posso scendere solo fino al pianerottolo.
Hi, I'm Marco from the 2nd floor. There's smoke in the stairwell and I can smell something burning near the utility meters. I'm a bit scared.
Are you at home? Can you see where it's coming from? Do you think we should call the fire brigade (115) or the police (112)? I can only go down as far as the landing.
Useful phrases:
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Sono in casa e sento/vedo…
(I'm at home and I hear/see…)
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Ho già chiamato il 115 e mi hanno detto di…
(I've already called 115 and they told me to…)
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Ci vediamo fuori al portone e aspettiamo i soccorsi.
(Let's meet outside at the front door and wait for the emergency services.)
Hi Marco — yes, I'm at home. I also smell something burning, but I don't see any flames from my door. For safety, I've already called the fire brigade (115); they told me not to use the elevator and to go outside only if there's little smoke. We'll close the bedroom doors and open a high window to let the smoke out. I'll go down calmly to the front door and meet you there. If anyone has breathing problems, we'll call an ambulance (118).