[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"external-mc-1111":3},{"payload":4,"id":43,"user":44,"level":50,"course":51,"activity":52,"activity_slug":53,"title":6,"topic":54,"tone":55,"stats":56,"created":58,"score":59,"is_favorite":60,"public":61,"is_external":60},{"text":5,"title":6,"choices":7},"When natural disasters strike, emergency teams are often forced to make decisions in very difficult conditions. In recent years, technology has (0) PLAYED an increasingly important role in helping them respond more effectively. Drones can quickly provide an overview of damaged areas, while satellite images allow rescue workers to (1) .......... the extent of the destruction. At the same time, mobile apps can be used to (2) .......... information from people who need urgent help.\n\nIn some cases, robots are sent into unsafe buildings to (3) .......... out searches that would be too dangerous for humans. Social media can also be useful, although officials must (4) .......... care to check whether online reports are accurate. False information can spread fast and may (5) .......... to unnecessary panic.\n\nEven so, technology is not a complete solution on its own. Rescue operations still depend (6) .......... skilled staff, careful planning and local knowledge. However, when digital tools are used wisely, they can make a real (7) .......... by saving time and improving communication. As climate-related disasters become more common, investing in better systems could (8) .......... the difference between chaos and a well-organised response.","Disaster Response Technology",{"1":8,"2":13,"3":18,"4":23,"5":26,"6":31,"7":36,"8":41},[9,10,11,12],"count","weigh","value","measure",[14,15,16,17],"gather","bring","collect","draw",[19,20,21,22],"set","take","carry","make",[24,20,25,22],"do","have",[27,28,29,30],"cause","grow","lead","result",[32,33,34,35],"in","with","at","on",[37,38,39,40],"difference","change","effect","benefit",[22,24,42,19],"create",1111,{"id":45,"username":46,"first_name":47,"last_name":48,"image":49},20253,"james-ford","James","Ford","https://storage.googleapis.com/uoepro_files/prod/useofenglish_ai/users/avatar/20253-b2rl4g.jpg","B2","Reading","Multiple Choice","multiple-choice","Create an exercise about the role of technology in disaster response","Standard",{"times_played":57,"num_favorites":57},1,"2026-06-09T18:08:23",null,false,true]