外研版必修三Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia Reading 课件(13张ppt)

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Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia
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Objectives:
By the end of the learning, you will be able to:
Read new words and phrases correctly;
Get the gist of each paragraph by skimming and catch detailed information by scanning.
Organize the information by completing a mind-map;
Report the information (introduction, experiences, cause, effect and measures) about sandstorms by making a radio program.
Know how to protect yourself if you are caught in a sandstorm;
List measures to prevent sandstorms and be aware of the importance of protecting the environment.
Activity 1. Discuss these statements with your partner and decide which statement is false.
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1. Sandstorms begin in desert areas.
2. Deserts are created by climate changes.
3. Deserts are also created because people cut down trees and dig up grass.
4. Sandstorms from Asia have blown across the Pacific Ocean to America.
5. Sandstorms can’t be prevented.
6. The inland region has more sandstorms than the one near the sea.
Pre-reading
Activity 2. Look at the photo and answer these questions.
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Pre-reading
1. What is the cyclist wearing Why
She is wearing hoods, masks and glasses to protect herself.
2. What do you think happens to traffic in this situation Why
3. What do you think experts advice people to do in this situation
It moves very slowly because the thick dust makes it difficult to see.
Experts may advice people to stay at home.
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Activity 3. Skim the passage and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Paragraph 1-2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4-5
Paragraph 6
A brief introduction of sandstorms
The main cause of sandstorm in China
The effects of sandstorm on Beijing
The measures to prevent sandstorms in Beijing
1
1
1
1
While-reading
Tip: Skimming means that you just need to look through the passage quickly. (Pay more attention to the first sentence or key words. )
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Activity 4. Scan paragraph 1-3 and complete the mind-map.
Sandstorms in Asia
Feature:
A brief introduction of sandstorms
The main cause of sandstorm in China
Tip: Please pay attention to the new words or phrases.
places:
personal experience:
This is a process that happens
when
(wind,
frightening
sand dunes
…)
(
be caught in
…)
,
desertification
[dju n]
[ fra t( )n ]
[d z (r)t f ke ( )n]
(cut down, dig up…)
[ pr ses]
While-reading
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Activity 5. Scan paragraph 4-6 and complete the mind-map.
Sandstorms in Asia
wake up to
Tip: Please pay attention to the new words or phrases.
The storms
The Chinese Central Weather Station
, but
The measures to prevent sandstorms in Beijing
The effects of sandstorm on Beijing
and traffic
.
.
Huang Xiaomei:
Citizens
forecast
strength
can
the
…
…
cycle
,
mask
The government…
[ s t z( )n]
[ f (r)kɑ st]
[stre θ]
While-reading
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Activity 6. List possible measures to prevent sandstorms or to protect ourselves when being caught in a sandstorm.
1. Plant more plants
Tip: Please work in groups and write down the key words.
2.Establish laws against logging
To protect environment is to protect ourselves
Post-reading
…
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Activity 7. Share your quotes in your group and note down the quotes that you like.
Tip: Please share in turn and pay attention to your pronunciation and intonation.
Post-reading
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Activity 8. Show-time: Let’s make a radio program!
Give a brief introduction of sandstorms & raise questions
Tip: Please pay attention to the pronunciation intonation and try to use newly learned words and phrases as many as possible.
A host
Ren Jianbo
An expert
Huang Xiaomei
Give advice
Describe experiences
Example:
The host: Welcome to our program: xxx. Today’s topic is sandstorms. Sandstorms have been a major disaster for many Asian countries for centuries. Scientists have tried many ways to solve this problem and … So we have invited 3 guests to our program…
Post-reading
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Self-check
1. I can read these words correctly and I know their meanings:
dune
frightening
desertification
process
citizen
forecast
strength
cycle
mask
be caught in
2. I can express my ideas in group work and I am active in involving into the radio program.
cut down
4. I can tell the information about sandstorms according to the mind-map.
introduction
experiences
cause
effect
measures
3. I can organize the information about sandstorms by completing the mind-map.
Great
Just so-so
Keep working
5. I know how to protect myself well if I am caught in a sandstorm:
Great
Just so-so
Keep working
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Homework
1. Make your mind-map of this passage on your notebook.
2. Retell the passage according to the mind-map and record it.
4. Preview Grammar part-p34.
3. Revise new words and phrase by reading aloud and finish page33.2-3.
Thank you for listening and watching~