This lesson is for upper-intermediate and advanced students, and should introduce some new vocabulary. This is a good one if you want to challenge some advanced students. In the reading passages, I reference historical events that may intrigue advanced students. The student will have opportunity to discuss different kinds of emergencies, and how to be prepared: having a plan, having and escape and being ready for the worst that could happen. Enjoy!

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Emergencies are serious, unexpected, and dangerous situations.  We should be prepared for emergencies.

You never know when you’ll need to have a plan ready.  In ancient Athens, they had a strange law.  In the middle of winter, they could vote to kick someone out of the city for 10 years, even if that person was innocent.

I should also prepare an escape.  In 1933, Albert Einstein made the decision to emigrate to the United States a month before Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany.

Finally, be ready for the worst that can happen.  In 75 B.C., Julius Caesar was 25 years old when he was kidnapped by pirates.  After they got their gold, the pirates freed Caesar. Caesar returned and crucified them.

These are some ways to be prepared for emergencies.  You never know what might happen, and it might save your life to think ahead.