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Developing ideas — reading
Unit 6 Disaster and hope
【版本:外研 册别:必修三】
contents
Language points
Post-reading
Careful reading
Fast reading
Pre-reading
Homework
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I
Pre-reading
Look at the map and answer the questions. (P68)
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1. Where did Hurricane Katrina form
2. Where did it hit
3. How long did it last
4. How many people lost their lives in
the hurricane
5. What was the cost of the damage
Hurricane Katrina caused
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1. Where did Hurricane Katrina form
Katrina formed on the Atlantic Ocean, where there was a tropical depression.
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2. Where did it hit
3. How long did it last
It hit mainly the Southern states, including the south of Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
It lasted more than one week.
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4. How many people lost their
lives in the hurricane
5. What was the cost of the damage
Hurricane Katrina caused
Over 1, 800 people lost their lives in the hurricane.
It caused USD 108 billion in damage.
Relative Words to describe the map
hurricane 飓风
air current 气流
tropical storm 热带风暴
tropical cyclone 热带气旋
tropical depression forms 热带低压形式
Let’s learn more about Hurricane Katrina
Turn to page 68 and read the passage about it.
II
Fast-reading
Read the passage and talk about your understanding of the title.
Reading Skills
■Learning to learn
People often use emotional words and imagery to describe an important event or memorable experience. These words and phrases help us identify and interpret the thoughts and feelings of the author of the passage.
Read the passage and talk about your understanding of the title. (P68)
We should hold the belief that every cloud has a silver lining. Stars of the sky stand for hope, leading us through tough times. No matter what life throws at us, we are sure to win.
III
Careful reading
Complete the diagram with words and expressions from the passage.(P70)
During the hurricane
Feelings
Causes
1__________
● The roof 2______________.
● The street turned into a river
and we were going nowhere.
frightened
flew off
Right after the hurricane
Feelings
Causes
worried
● We didn’t have enough drinking water.
● It was hot and 3_________________
_______________.
hopeful
smelt / smelled so
bad everywhere
● Mom told us to 4__________________
__________________.
● The amazing stars at night gave us
hope for the future.
always try to see the
good side of things
A few days later
Feelings
Causes
5 _________
● We were rescued.
● Smartie 6____________________.
happy
came home just in time
One year later
Feelings
Causes
optimistic
Many families have come back to New Orleans and are working together to 7_________________.
rebuild our homes
and our lives
Hurricane Katrina
Post-reading
IV
Think Share
1. Why does the author say “Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months”
2. What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the
author’s experience of looking at the night sky
3. If you were in the same situation as the author,
what would you think and do
4. What do you think could be done to help the local
people rebuild their homes
Think Share
1. Why does the author say “Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months”
2. What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the author’s
experience of looking at the night sky
It reflects a positive attitude toward the hardships in life. Stars in the sky stand for the hope that gives them confidence to move on and rebuild their homes and lives.
Because they lost their home and suffered a lot from the hurricane. It was so hard to spend those miserable days that seemed endless.
Think Share
I would calm down and think of something positive, believing the rescue attempt were on the way. And meanwhile I would spare no effort to seek for help.
3.If you were in the same situation as the author, what
would you think and do
4. What do you think could be done to help the local
people rebuild their homes
First, rebuild physical structures—homes, schools, roads—to be safer than before.
Second, revive local businesses, heal communities and restore ecosystems to be better prepared for disasters.
Pair Work
Act out an interview with the author about their experience of Hurricane Katrina.
Step 1: Read the passage again and
underline the important information.
1. It all happened so quickly…
2.Without a roof, staying inside was too dangerous. There was water everywhere, but we couldn’t drink any of it otherwise we’d get really sick.
3. Living in the open air, we became breakfast, lunch and dinner for the mosquitos.
4. But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. It was difficult to stay positive, though. We had lost our home and everything in it, including Smartie.
5. But as Mom kept on reminding us, we were all together and safe. Mom’s words made us feel better.
Step 2: Prepare questions for the interview using the information you underlined.
1. Can you recall exactly what happened
2. What were you doing when the hurricane hit
3. Can you share more with us about …
4. How was your feeling at that moment
5. What impressed you most in the rescue operation
6. To whom did you feel most grateful
…
Step 3: Decide the roles of interviewer and interviewee. Act out the interview.
Language points
Ⅴ
Important words
spend (v)
1)用,花(钱)(spend-spent-spent)
She spent 100 dollars on the dress.
The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems.
2)花(时间);度过
How long did you spend on your homework
She spent most of her life (in) caring for others.
3)花费,耗尽
She spends too much effort on things that don’t matter.
Important phrases
all of a sudden
come down
look out for
the good side of things
turn into
keep on
突然
继续
下来,降落
向上看
搜寻
事物好的一面
还没有
变成
look up
have yet to
I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my
lap, when the roof just flew off.
be doing … when … 的意思是“正在做……突然……”
一天,杰克正走在放学回家的路上,突然他注意到前面有一个男孩在悲伤地哭。
be about to do … when … 的意思是“正准备做……突然……”
他正要跳水,突然看见了鲨鱼。
Jack was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him crying sadly.
He was just about to dive when he saw the shark.
Important sentences
2. All of a sudden, there was sky where the roof had been.
I was so frightened that I just froze.
so + adj / adv + that 意为 “如此……以至 ”
他如此专注于学习以至没时间去参加宴会。
He was so devoted to the study that he had no time to attend the party.
Important sentences
3. There was water everywhere, but we couldn’t drink
any of it otherwise we’d get really sick.
otherwise 意为“否则,要不然”
1) 你得走了,否则你会错过公交车的。
2) 谢谢你指路,要不然我们就找不到这个房子了。
Thanks for your direction to the house; we wouldn’t have found it otherwise.
You’ll have to go now, otherwise you’ll miss the bus.
Important sentences
4. I just spent the days watching the boats going up and
down the street and looking out for Smartie. He had
disappeared the moment the storm hit.
1) spend … doing sth意为 “花费时间做……”
2) watch sb / sth doing sth意为“观察某人 / 某物做……”
他看到太阳徐徐落到树后。
He watched the sun setting behind the trees.
Important sentences
4. I just spent the days watching the boats going up and
down the street and looking out for Smartie. He had
disappeared the moment the storm hit.
玛丽一上床就睡着了。
3) the moment 意为“一……就……”引导时间状语从
句,相当于 “as soon as”
Important sentences
Mary fell asleep the moment she got into bed.
5. As Mom kept on reminding us, we were all together
and safe.
“As” 在本句中意为“因为,由于”,引导原因状语从句,相当于“ because” 。As作连词时,可引导时间状语从句、原因状语从句、让步状语从句、方式状语从句。
1. They sang songs as they were doing farm work.
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他们一边干农活,一边唱着歌。
时间状语从句
Important sentences
4. Clever as she is, she works very hard.
______________________________________________
尽管聪明,她还是很努力。
让步状语从句
3. When in Rome do as the Romans do.
______________________________________________
入乡随俗。
方式状语从句
Important sentences
2. As he wasn’t ready in time, we went without him.
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因为他没有及时准备好,我们没等他就走了。
原因状语从句
6. Some families have yet to return, but many others have
come back.
1) have yet to 意为“还没有”
yet作副词用于否定句中,常置于句末以及not后,意为“还 (没)”,如:
我们还没有完成这项工作。
2) 与if,whether从句连用,表示“已经”,如:
我怀疑她是否已经写了论文。
I doubt if she has written the paper yet.
We haven’t finished the work yet.
Important sentences
6. Some families have yet to return, but many others
have come back.
3) yet也可作并列连词,意为“然而,可是”,多与and
连用。
她是个滑稽的姑娘,可你会禁不住喜欢她。
She is a funny girl, and yet you can’t help liking her.
Important sentences
7. Although we are surrounded by reminders of the
disaster, we are working together to rebuild our
homes and our lives.
though或者although引导让步状语从句,意为“尽管”,此时主句前不加but。
Though not very big, but the restaurant is popular in
our area. (2016全国) (改错)
2. If scientists have learned a lot about the universe,
there is much we still don’t know.(改错)
If 改为Though
Important sentences
Homework
VI
Search online and choose one disaster that you want to learn about most, then find out:
What is it caused by?
List the most heavily struck regions.
What efforts do the people make to survive this disaster
Thanks