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Developing ideas — writing
Unit 6 Disaster and hope
目录
contents
Pre-writing
I
Language points
IV
While-writing
II
Homework
V
Post-writing
III
I
Pre-writing
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
Read the hurricane safety guidelines and answer the questions.
The structure of the guidelines.
Many people have no idea what to do when a disaster strikes. Being prepared is the best way to increase your chances of survival. Read these tips on hurricane safety so that you and your family can survive this common threat to coastal cities.
The main purpose of writing the hurricane guidelines.
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
The structure of the guidelines.
Subtitle: a second title that appears after the main title and gives more information.
Things to do before a hurricane.
Things to do during a hurricane.
Things not to do during a hurricane.
The three sentences are the subtitles of the guidelines.
The use of subtitles makes the article more specific, clearer and tighter.
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
The structure of the guidelines.
Stay in the shelter.
Stay away from windows.
Listen to weather warnings.
Protect your property …
Make sure …
Do not go outside.
Do not go near any glass structures.
Do not assume …
Imperative clauses
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
Imperative sentences (祈使句):
We use imperative sentences when we want to tell someone to do something (most commonly for advice, suggestions, requests, commands, orders or instructions). They usually don’t have a subject, and we use the base form of the verb, for example:
Have fun.
Enjoy your meal.
Stop talking and open your books.
Don’t be late.
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
Read the hurricane safety guidelines and answer the questions.
1. What is the purpose of safety guidelines
2. What type of language is used in safety guidelines
To increase readers’ chances of surviving a natural disaster.
Concise and simple language is used, with many imperative
sentences as tips.
II
While-writing
While-writing
Make notes for flood safety guidelines based on the hurricane safety guidelines in Activity 5. Do further research if necessary.
Flood Safety Guidelines
Things to do before a flood:
.Listen to the weather warnings.
.Move to a safe place immediately if there is an order.
.Prepare enough food and clean water.
.Remember to prepare a safeguard and a first aid kit.
While-writing
Make notes for flood safety guidelines based on the hurricane safety guidelines in Activity 5. Do further research if necessary.
Flood Safety Guidelines
Things to do during a flood:
.Try to move to a place high enough to keep clear of floodwater, like the top floor, the roof…
.Hold to a tree or a wood block if you are in water.
.Keep away from electricity.
While-writing
Make notes for flood safety guidelines based on the hurricane safety guidelines in Activity 5. Do further research if necessary.
Flood Safety Guidelines
Things not to do during a flood:
.Do not drink floodwater as it is dangerous.
.Do not take too many personal belongings with you.
. Never give up hope.
While-writing
Now write flood safety guidelines. Use the expressions in the box to help you.
Useful Expressions
The first thing to do is …
Do not …
Never …
Remember (not) to …
Try to …
It’s important (not) to …
III
Post-writing
Share your guideline with your class
Post-writing: Presentation
Post-writing: Evaluation
Questions Your evaluation Evaluator
Do the guidelines include the key points 4 2 0
Are the guidelines organized according to the layout offered 3 2 1 How is the language 12 8 4 2 How is the handwriting 3 1 -1 Paper design 3 1 -1 TOTAL MARK
Post-writing: Reference Text
Flood Safety Guidelines
Flood is one of the most dangerous natural disasters. It may come suddenly and sweep away everything. It is important to learn some safety guidelines and get prepared for a flood, especially for those living near a river. Here are some tips on flood safety.
Things to do before a flood:
. The first thing to do is listen to the weather warnings.
. Move to a safe place immediately if there is an order.
. Prepare enough food and clean water.
. Remember to prepare a safeguard and a first aid kit.
自然灾害
冲走
有准备;防范
立即,马上
安全设施
急救箱
Post-writing: Reference Text
Things to do during a flood:
. Try to move to a place high enough to keep clear of floodwater, such as the top floor of a building, the roof, etc.
. Hold to a tree or a wood block if you are in water.
. It is important to keep away from electricity.
Things not to do during a flood:
. Do not drink floodwater as it is not clean.
. Do not take too many personal belongings with you.
. Never give up hope.
一块木头
所有物
不接触
远离
IV
Language points
Language points
strike
v (struck, struck)
① 打,撞击 The ship struck a rock. (船触礁了。)
② 突然想 An awful thought has just struck me.
It suddenly struck me how we could transfer the situation.
③ 给(某人)印象
It strikes me that nobody is really in favor of the changes.
④ 罢工 (strike for) The union has voted to strike for a pay increase of 6%.
Language points
2. prepare
v (prepared - prepared)
① 使做好准备,把……预备好
A hotel room is being prepared for them.
② 使(自己)有准备,有防范
The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams.
The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. (警察正在准备防范示威时可能出现的骚乱。)
③ 预备(饭菜)
He was in the kitchen preparing lunch.
Language points
n preparation
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game.
The country is making preparations for war.
adj prepared be prepared to do … 愿意做……
We are not prepared to accept these conditions.
Language points
3. threat
n 威胁,恐吓
to make threat against somebody (对某人进行威胁)
under threat(受到威胁)
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign.
(她以辞职作为要挟,已准备好付诸行动。)
threaten
v ① 威胁 threaten sb with sth / threaten to do sth
The attacker threatened them with a gun.
② 有……危险 A storm is threatening.
③ 危及 Pollution is threatening marine life (海洋生物).
threatened adj 受到威胁的
Language points
4. tape
v ① 把……录到磁带上
② 用胶带粘住,用带子系紧
Put it in a box and tape it up securely.
5. sufficient
adj 足够的;充足的
These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban.
(这些理由不足以证明实施禁令有理。)
sufficiency n 足量,充足
Language points
6. assume
v 假定;假设;认为
It is reasonable to assume that the economy will continue to improve.
It is generally assumed that (普遍认为) stress is caused by too much work.
V
Homework
Homework
Do some research online and find a story about hope in face of plete the notes with information about your story.