外研版（2019）必修 第三册Unit 6 Disaster and hope Starting & understanding课件(共26张PPT)

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Unit 6
Disaster and Hope
Unit 6
Disaster and hope
To watch a video and answer the questions.
To talk about disasters.
To read the author’s experience on the London Tube and feelings.
To realise the global warming, extreme weather and other issues caused by climate change, and improve environmental awareness.
Watch the video and talk about your feelings
How do we describe natural disasters
pessimistic
disastrous
(灾难性的)
horrible
scary
shocking
frightening
heartbreaking
(心碎的)
disgusting
terrifying（极可怕的）
catastrophic（惨重的）
objective
surprising
splendid
unpredictable
(不可预测的)
impressive
unforgettable
incredible
(不可思议的)
unbelievable
What kinds of natural disasters do you know
earthquake
tornado
wildfire
drought
hurricane
typhoon
landslide
tsunami
flood
volcanic eruption
Look at the film posters and answer the questions.
Have you seen the films What are they about
The Day After Tomorrow is a 2004 American science-fiction disaster film. The film talks about the destructive effect of global warming on our world and warns us human beings that it is high time that we took action to protect the environment.
Into the Storm is a 2014 American disaster film. The film tells the story of tornado-stricken Silverton, Oklahoma. It shows that people suffering from the tornadoes express a new-found appreciation for their lives, and a hopeful outlook on life. It also praises people’s dedication to science.
Aftershock is a 2010 Chinese emotional and disaster film, which is set in the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. The film tells a story of “23 seconds and 32 years”. The audience are expected to reflect on how to treat their loved ones in the face of disaster. The film is different from ordinary disaster films and focuses on the changes of emotions and the return of emotions after the disaster.
Poseidon is a 2006 American action and disaster film, which is set in a giant ship overturned by a tsunami. It tells a story of the people trapped in the ship trying to find a way to survive. The film shows the strength of human nature in the face of disaster.
1. What happens when the temperature goes very high or very low How do people deal with extreme temperatures
The first scourge (天灾) of warming is drought.
Forest fires are common.
The amount of land available to grow food will decrease, and crops will be reduced due to lack of heat.
2. What were the highest and lowest temperatures recorded where you live How do you feel in extreme temperatures
Look at the picture and predict what the passage is about. Then read the passage and check your prediction.
The passage is about the author’s feelings and concerns on the London Tube on an unusually hot day.
Hot! Hot! Hot!
What does the passage mainly talk about
A. Journey in London.
B. The Tube system in London.
C. Crowded situation.
D. The extreme weather conditions.
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
The temperature inside the train can reach 35 degrees and the author thinks he is melting and becoming one with the passage next to him.
There are reports of natural disasters around the world caused by climate change, so the author thinks he should move to space to avoid a disaster on Earth.
Coming out of the station, the author feels a fresh wind and realizes he has been worrying too much.
The temperature is expected to reach 30 plus degrees and the author is going to travel on the Tube.
Thinking that London will definitely get hotter, the author feels a bit scared. He thinks he should buy a boat, advise the manager to move the office to the top floor and learn to swim.
Read the first two paragraphs and answer the questions.
1. Why is the Tube station so hot
2. What do you know about the author’s journey
3. What is the temperature inside the train
4. Where does the author work
Because there is no air conditioning.
It is on one of the oldest, deepest and hottest lines.
35 degrees.
He works in a tall, glass building.
Read the third and fourth paragraphs and fill in the form.
The author’s plan Put his flat on the (1) ___________ and buy a boat.
Speak with his manager about (2) ________ to the top floor.
Join a beginner’s swimming class (3) ____________.
The disasters all over the world A hurricane in Asia has (4) _________ a town.
Heavy rain in Eastern Europe has caused (5) __________
The (6) __________ across Southern Europe has caused forest fires.
market
moving
immediately
destroyed
landslides
heat
Read the last paragraph and answer the questions.
1. What is the author’s destination
2. How does the author feel when he gets out of the station
Bank station.
Comfortable.
Complete the flow chart with words and expressions from the passage.
The author is travelling on the London Tube. It is very hot and the temperature outside will be 1. __________________
__________. He feels awful.
It is even hotter inside the train than outside, and the author thinks he is 2. ________ __________________with the passenger next to him.
30 plus degrees/ over 30 degrees
melting and becoming one
Thinking that London will probably get hotter, the author feels 3. ________________. To prepare for the future, he thinks he should:
4. ________________________
________________________
5. ________________________
________________________
6. ________________________
In the newspaper, there are reports of natural disasters around the world caused by 7. _________________, which makes the author feel 8. _______________.
a bit scared
put his flat on the market and buy a boat
speak with his manager about moving to the top floor
learn to swim
climate change
nervous
Going outside, the author feels refreshed and realizes he has been 9. ___________________.
worrying too much