(共31张PPT)
Unit 8 Natural disasters
Reading 第一课时
The Taiwan earthquake
21st September 1999
8700 buildings
fell down
1700 people died
Taiwan
Earthquake
Timmy
shake [ e k] n; v
摇动;震动
Pre-reading
When the noise came, it sounded like ________ under the ground.
bombs
bomb [b m] n.炸弹
People screamed.
Scream [skri m]
v. =shout loudly
尖声喊叫
in fear [f ] .
害怕;恐惧
= frightened
People were running in all directions.
run in all directions
Then the walls and the houses began to come down.
direction [d ’rek n] n.方向
Someone was trapped.
be trapped
It was silent around him and he felt nervous.
silent['sa l nt] adj.寂静的;
nervous adj.
Luckily, they were safe.
safe [se f] adj. = out of danger
安全的
Match the words on the left with the
meanings on the right.
1 shake
5 at last
4 silent
2 scream
3 come down
6 safe
c give a loud high cry
b fall to the ground
a finally
d not in danger
e move quickly from side to side,
up and down
f quiet
1.What was Timmy doing when the earthquake started
2. Was he safe in the end
Skimming略读
He was sleeping.
Yes, he was safe in the end.
While-reading
1. Timmy was asleep when the earthquake started.
2. At first, Timmy heard a loud noise like thunder.
3. People ran in the same direction in the street.
4. Timmy was trapped in a dark place after the earthquake stopped.
5. There was not enough space for Timmy to pull himself through.
6. People found Timmy soon after he was trapped.
Let’s do some ‘True’ or ‘False’ exercises on P96.
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Let’s listen carefully to learn the details.
1. Timmy was asleep when the earthquake started.
2. At first, Timmy heard a loud noise like thunder.
3. People ran in the same direction in the street.
4. Timmy was trapped in a dark place after the earthquake stopped.
5. There was not enough space for Timmy to pull himself through.
6. People found Timmy soon after he was trapped.
Let’s do some ‘True’ or ‘False’ exercises on P96.
T
F
F
F
F
T
felt a slight shake
all directions
just
hours later
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¥200
¥300
¥400
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5
4
3
2
box1-4每组选择一个来做
box5为抢答题
after the earthquake
(Para._________)
The Taiwan earth-quake
when the earthquake came
(Para. _________)
1-2
3-5
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When the earthquake came, what did Timmy …
Para.1-2
felt
heard
saw
did
a slight shake
a loud noise like thunder the real noise like bombs
scream in fear
people
run in all directions /wildly
the walls begin to come down
try his best to run out
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He told himself to calm down.
He shouted for help.
He started to pull himself slowly through the dark.
He screamed when he heard some noise above him.
He tried to find his way out.
What did Timmy do to save himself after he was trapped
Para3-5
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What do you know about Timmy’s story
in Taiwan earthquake P96 B4
When the earthquake hit Taiwan in 1999, Timmy was ________. He heard a loud noise like________. Then the noise became louder, like bombs under the ground. People screamed in ________. Then pieces of glass and __________ fell down.
When the noise and shaking stopped, Timmy was ________ and could not get out. He felt _________ and his heart was__________. A moment of fear went through his _____. Then he tried to ____ down and _________ himself slowly through the dark. Finally, people came and heard his cry for help. They moved away the bricks and ____ him. Timmy was ______ at last.
sleeping
pulled
Post-reading
safe
fear
bricks
trapped
nervous
beating
mind
calm
saved
thunder
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Reporters and Timmy
R: Hello, Timmy. I’m the reporter from …
May I ask you some questions
T: Sure.
R: Where were you when the earthquake
started
T: ……
R: ……
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If everyone shows a piece of love, the future of our world will be beautiful
Discussion 1
If there would be an earthquake, what should we do to keep ourselves safe
At school…
At home…
On a road…
In a high building…
1. Try to calm down.
2. Hide under a desk or a table.
3. Follow teachers’ advice.
At school
1. Try to calm down.
2. Hide under a heavy table or bed.
3. Go to the restroom.
At home
1. Try to calm down.
2. Use something hard to protect
your head.
3. Avoid(躲避)the buildings.
On a road
In a high building
1. Try to calm down.
2. Go out orderly.
3. Never try to use the lift.
Life is so beautiful that we should try our best to survive and enjoy our lives.
Never give up.
Thanks a lot!