CLEAN : I just want to be alive: Australia bushfire evacuee

The speaker expresses a strong desire for safety and life, recounting a terrifying experience on New Year's Eve when a fire caused the town to go dark. The scene felt apocalyptic, with thick smoke creating a suffocating atmosphere. This experience has shifted the speaker's priorities, moving away from material concerns to valuing life and safety.

What is the speaker's main concern at the beginning of the transcript?

• Finding a new job

• Rebuilding their house

• Traveling to a new place

• Being alive and safe

What event caused the speaker to feel scared on New Year's Eve?

• An earthquake

• A fire near the Princess Highway

• A power outage

• A thunderstorm

How did the speaker describe the atmosphere during the fire?

• Bright and sunny

• Apocalyptic and suffocating

• Calm and peaceful

• Like a normal day

What colors did the speaker mention when describing the scene during the fire?

• White and grey

• Red and yellow

• Black and orange

• Blue and green

What shift in priorities does the speaker mention at the end of the transcript?

• From career to travel

• From material possessions to valuing life

• From life to material possessions

• From safety to wealth