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The Strange Alaskan Town Where Everyone Lives In The Same Building

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think would be convenient about living in the same building as everyone else in a town?
What problems might happen in a town that is very remote and hard to access?
Would you like to visit a “strange town” like this? Why or why not?

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The Strange Alaskan Town Where Everyone Lives In The Same Building

Why Whittier exists and how the “one building town” works (00:00 – 02:29)

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1. Why was the area originally considered a good location for a military base?

It was remote, desolate, and difficult to access.
It was close to other major cities.
It already had many tall apartment buildings.
It had warm weather and many roads.

2. What is special about Begich Towers in today’s Whittier?

It is the only school building in town.
It is essentially the entire town because most people live there.
It is a museum that no one can enter.
It is the abandoned military complex.

3. What does the speaker suggest about daily life in Whittier?

People avoid each other and never help.
The town runs mostly on tourists rather than residents.
The town works only if everyone contributes and does their part.
The town has many separate neighborhoods with different jobs.

The Strange Alaskan Town Where Everyone Lives In The Same Building

Getting in and out, daily life inside, and services in the building (02:29 – 06:10)

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1. What is true about the Whittier tunnel?

It has two lanes and is open 24/7.
It is used only during the summer.
It has one traffic lane for about 2.5 miles.
It is only for trains and not for cars.

2. What happens if someone tries to use the tunnel late at night?

They can pass through, but must pay extra.
They will be blocked because it is closed during certain hours.
They must walk through the tunnel instead of driving.
They can only go through if they are tourists.

3. Which service is mentioned as being located on the first floor of Begich Towers?

A large airport terminal
A shopping mall
A movie theater
A police department

The Strange Alaskan Town Where Everyone Lives In The Same Building

Wildlife, harsh weather, disasters, and how the town handles crises (06:10 – 09:05)

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1. Why do many residents keep binoculars close by?

To monitor traffic inside the building
To watch abundant wildlife and marine life near the harbor
To watch movies on a small screen from far away
To look for boats arriving from other towns every hour

2. What natural disaster is described as causing major damage and deaths in Whittier?

An earthquake that triggered a tsunami
A wildfire that spread through the town
A volcanic eruption
A hurricane

3. How did Whittier reduce infection risk during the COVID-19 pandemic (early on)?

It built a second tunnel to reduce crowding.
It moved residents into separate buildings.
It closed itself off to outside visitors.
It opened the town to tourists to boost the economy.

The Strange Alaskan Town Where Everyone Lives In The Same Building

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1. What is the main idea of the video?

A guide to the best cities for winter sports in Alaska
An explanation of how to build tunnels in cold climates
A history of American poetry and the Liberty Party
A story about a remote Alaskan town where most people live in one building and depend on each other

2. Why can living in one building be both social and reclusive?

Because residents can easily meet others, but also avoid going outside and avoid contact
Because the building has no locks or private apartments
Because residents are required to attend community events daily
Because people must live in shared bedrooms

3. Which factor most strongly shapes life in Whittier according to the video?

Its isolation and limited access
Its dependence on farming
Its large number of highways
Its hot and dry climate

Discussion Questions

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The Strange Alaskan Town Where Everyone Lives In The Same Building

If you lived in a building like Begich Towers, what services would be most important to you to have under one roof? Why?
Do you think living in such a small, isolated community would make people more helpful—or more stressed? Explain.
Should a town be allowed to close itself off to visitors during a crisis? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Would you rather live in a remote place with harsh weather or a busy city with crowds? Compare the lifestyles.