Answer:
1. Isabel Allende viajó a Chile para brindar ayuda tras el terremoto. Cierto Falso
2. El aeropuerto de Santiago se mantuvo abierto después de que tuvo lugar el desastre natural.
Cierto Falso
3. Se pudo ver con exactitud en la televisión la magnitud de destrucción provocada por el terremoto.
Cierto Falso
4. Como la tecnología falló, se recurrió a métodos antiguos para comunicarse.
Cierto Falso
5. Una niña de doce años salvó a los pobladores de una isla al tocar la alarma y avisarles del tsunami.
Cierto Falso
6. La "tacita de café" simboliza la hospitalidad chilena.
Cierto Falso
7. Los turistas y afuerinos corrieron a refugiarse en los cerros apenas comenzó el temblor.
Cierto Falso
8. Afortunadamente se mantuvo el orden y no se produjeron desmanes ni robos después de la catástrofe.
Cierto Falso
9. Según la autora, las consecuencias que dejó el terremoto pueden ayudar a consolidar al nuevo presidente.
Cierto Falso
10. Los chilenos no están preparados para las catástrofes naturales.
Cierto Falso
Explanation:
In this activity we have to say whether the statements are TRUE of FALSE
1. Isabel Allende travelled to Chile to give support after the earthquake TRUE FALSE
Isabel Allende is a famous Chilean writer, considered the most read Spanish-language author. After the 2010 earthquake in Chile, she donated $500.000 USD through her foundation and travelled the country to participate in a benefit campaign for the people affected by the earthquake
2. Santiago Airport remained opened after the natural disaster took place.
TRUE FALSE
Santiago International Airport remained closed for a few days after the earthquake due to damages in the infrastructure. The airport authority cancelled commercial flight operations on February 27, and resumed operations on March 3, 2010
3. The magnitude of the destruction caused by the earthquake was visible with precision on TV
TRUE FALSE
Clips and images on TV couldn´t provide an accurate assessment of the total damages, therefore, it didn't have the expected worldwide effect
4. As the technology failed, older communication methods were used to communicate.
TRUE FALSE
Mobile phone services collapsed in the following hours after the earthquake due to the high level of congestion of calls made. However there were no significant damages in the infrastructure, so people resorted to use landlines, having a better service than mobile phones. Also radio telephones were used.
5. A twelve-year old girl saved the population of an island by ringing the alarm and let the people now about the Tsunami.
TRUE FALSE
One of the islands affected by the tsunami created by the earthquake was Juan Fernandez. Martina Maturana, a 12 year old girl, felt the earthquake and saw the sea level rising, so she went running to the town square and rang the bells to alert the people about a possible disaster.
6. The "tacita de cafe" (Little coffee cup) symbolizes Chilean hospitality
TRUE FALSE
The correct term is "La tacita de té" (Little tea cup). Tea is the most popular hot beverage in Chile, having the number one consumption of tea per capita in America.
7. Tourists and foreigners ran to take refuge in the hills as soon as the earthquake started
TRUE FALSE
Tourists and foreigners didn´t run immediately to the hills since they were not familiar with the safety recommendations in case of a catastrophe of that magnitude. People from the coastal cities did run directly to the hills when the quake started.
8. Fortunately, the order was kept and there weren't any robberies or looting after the catastrophe.
TRUE FALSE
There was looting in several cities, people braking into stores and stealing supplies and groceries. Images of people stealing big screen tvs became viral. The president implemented a curfew and brought the army to the cities to maintain control.
9. According to the author, the consequences of the earthquake could help consolidate the new presidency.
TRUE FALSE
After the event, the new government was able to create lots of new jobs in construction in order to rebuild the cities affected. They also received help and international support, and the opposing political parties were brought together to help in government.
10. Chileans are not prepared for natural catastrophes
TRUE FALSE
Chile is a country that is susceptible to many natural catastrophes due to its location, and over the years has endured many earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, so most of their infrastructure is well prepared for this. They also have emerged from all the catastrophes they have endured successfully.
