READING LOG : NEWS
Name : Zacky
Muhammad Abduh
NPM : 232122062
Class : A
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Day 1 Monday Date : 8 April 2024 |
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Time |
13.00 – 13.30 |
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Title |
Taiwan earthquake : How the island’s two-decades preparation
saved it |
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Sources |
https://bbc.com/news/world-asia-68738694 |
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Newsworthy event (Main event) |
The occurrence of a powerful
7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, notably affecting Hualien and surrounding
areas. Despite its strength, Taiwan's proactive measures, such as improved
building codes and seismic retrofitting, helped mitigate the damage.
Furthermore, the earthquake's offshore epicenter spared densely populated
areas from severe shaking but caused landslides and road damage in
mountainous regions. Overall, Taiwan's preparedness and response strategies
minimized the impact of the earthquake. |
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Background event (Elaboration) |
The earthquake in Hualien,
Taiwan. It was a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck offshore
before affecting the southern area of Hualien. While Hualien itself
experienced less severe shaking due to the epicenter being 30km (18 miles)
south of the city, significant damage occurred in surrounding mountainous
regions, leading to landslides, infrastructure damage, and tragic loss of
life. |
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New Vocabularies found |
Storey, cordon, unscathed, intact, flawed, condemned,
corrodes, accused, skimp, retrofitting, prosecuted, offshore, spared,
densely. |
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Comments |
I am impressed by the disaster prevention measures
undertaken by the government and people of Taiwan in Hualien, especially as
these efforts have proven effective in reducing the damage caused by
disasters, particularly earthquakes. |
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Day 2 Tuesday Date : 9 April 2024 |
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Time |
13.15 - 13.45 |
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Title |
Gaza death toll tops 30,000 as over 100 killed in aid
convoy |
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Sources |
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Newsworthy event (Main event) |
The tragic occurrence in Gaza
City, where Israeli forces fired on a crowd seeking aid, leading to over 100
deaths and 700 injuries. This emphasizes the severe humanitarian crisis in
Gaza due to the conflict with Hamas, with Gaza City particularly affected.
The incident illustrates the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict on
the region's population and infrastructure. |
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Background event (Elaboration) |
The conflict between Israel
and Hamas, spanning nearly five months. This conflict has resulted in a
significant loss of life, with over 30,000 Palestinians killed and more than
70,000 wounded in the densely populated Gaza Strip. A critical event occurred
when Israeli troops reportedly fired upon a crowd scrambling for aid in Gaza
City, resulting in over 100 deaths and 700 injuries. Israel maintains that
the use of force was necessary due to feeling threatened by the chaotic
situation. This conflict has led to a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza,
particularly affecting northern areas like Gaza City, where access to aid is
limited. The United Nations warns that a quarter of Gaza's population faces
starvation, while 80% have been displaced from their homes. The conflict was
sparked by a violent incursion by Hamas-led militants into southern Israel,
resulting in significant casualties and the capture of hostages, escalating
tensions and perpetuating violence in the region. |
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New Vocabularies found |
Wounded, troops, scrambling, trampled, stampede. |
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Comments |
I feel sad for the situation affecting Palestinians,
particularly in the Gaza Strip. I hope Israel and the Palestinians can
swiftly find a point of peace to end the conflict and prevent further
devastation. |
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