(共22张PPT)
Listening and Speaking
Unit 4
What is a natural disaster
A natural disasters is a catastrophic(大灾难的) event that is caused by nature or the natural process of the earth.
The severity(严重性) of a disaster is measured in (失去的生命),
(经济的损失), and the ability of the population to rebuild.
lives lost
economic loss
Live to tell: Raising awareness(意识),
Reducing Mortality(死亡率).
----United Nations Internaitonal Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Look at the photos!
Do you know what these disasters are
Write down their names.
tornado
5
4
3
2
1
earthquake
wildfire
flood
tsunami
Listen to the news reports and tick the disasters that you hear.
earthquake tornado wildfire drought,
landslide tsunami flood volcanic eruption
Circle the key words in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to. Then listen again and answer the questions.
Question Type of information Answer
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Ecuador number
How many people were killed or injured in Ecuador
7.8
number
about 230 were killed
1500 were injured
Good morning. It's 17th April. A strong hit Ecuador yesterday. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake many buildings and early reports said that about 230 people were killed and more than 1500 were injured, and rescue workers are helping the .
News report 1:
Listen to news reports again and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
earthquake
damage
volunteers
survivors
Circle the key words in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to. Then listen again and answer the questions.
Question Type of information Answer
Where are the floods
What are the rescue workers and soldiers doing in the flood-hit area
activities
place
central China
They are working day
and night to make sure
that people are safe.
Good evening. Today is 27th March. More news about the floods in China. The government is helping more than 12000 people in Hunan and Jiangxi get away from the water. Homes inland have been , but no one has been killed. Rescue workers and soldiers are working day and night to make sure that people are safe. They are also bringing food and water to those homes were lost in the disaster.
News report 2:
central
rising
destroyed
whose
Circle the key words in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to. Then listen again and answer the questions.
Question Type of information Answer
When did people see the tornado in Memphis
time
at 9:25 am
Breaking news. Saturday 12 August, a tornado was just seen in
Memphis. Eyewitnesses said that at 9:25 AM, the tornado destroyed four homes. A police tells us that at least one person has died. More tornadoes are possible and the police advise the area.
News report 3:
southern
officer
avoiding
Circle the key words in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to. Then listen again and answer the questions.
Question Type of information Answer
Which buildings were damaged in Seoul
What caused the landslide in Seoul
place
a library and
a supermarket
reason
by heavy rain that
has fallen in the last
week
News report four and in Seoul a landslide damaged the library and a in a southern neighborhood. The landslide was caused by the heavy rain has fallen in Seoul
the past week. According to the police no one was injured in the landslide, but cars were damaged. Those are the top news for today Wednesday 21st July.
News report 4:
supermarket
that
several
over
Read about the diassters below and prepare a short news report on one of them. Then present your news report to a partner.
Good morning. Today is 15th May. A huge earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale(里氏震级) hit Wen chuan China yesterday. It has killed at least 8500 people by now. Rescue workers including medical workers, troops and volunteers,organized quickly and injured survivors have been moved to safe place.
For example: Earthquake
the time and place of the disaster
the effects of the disaster
the rescue work
Mrs Fors is a rescue worker.
She and her dog, Lucky, are visiting a senior high school.
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cultural note.
Sniffer dogs or detection dogs are used for all kinds of situations. Some are used only in natural disasters to find survivors; others are used in public places like airports, train stations, etc., to find drugs or terrorists. Some are used in crime scenes to find clues and some are even used to search for dangerous wildlife in forests or on coasts.
Listen to the conversation and complete the table below.
Before an earthquake Make a safety list of ______________, _______________, and _____________.
During an earthquake (in a building) Remember to “________, ________, and ________”.
During an earthquake (outdoors) Go to a(n) ________ space away from _________, ________, or power lines.
After an earthquake (if you’re trapped) Use a(n) ____________ to get help.
Tap on a pipe or __________ or whistle for help.
what to do
where to go
who to contact
drop
cover
hold on
open
buildings
trees
cell phone
a wall
Let’s learn how to give instructions.
First/First of all, you should … Cover your … Call . (紧急电话)
. (保持冷静) Listen to the news. Stay away from …
Don’t drive or walk outside. Move to a safe place. Make sure …
Collect water and food if you can. Finally, … Stay indoors.
Giving instructions
Stay calm
an emergency number.
water and food for three days
Having an emergency kit prepared is also very important.
Look at the emergency supplies below.
radio
flashlight
whistle
First aid kit
clothes
helmet
charger
knife
Report to the class the safety instructions you discussed and then explain what emergency supplies people should keep on hand.
If you find yourself in danger from a forest fire, first of all, stay calm. Cover your face with. Then go to a safer place if you can.
Now for our emergency supplies, we would suggest "always having on hand enough water and food for three days, a radio.
EXAMPLE
If you find yourself in danger from a flood , what you should do
If you find yourself in danger from a flood, first of all, you should stay calm. Find something, such as a piece of wood or a big basin, to help you float on the surface of the water. If possible, find a higher place to stay. For emergency supplies, I advise always having on hand a flashlight, a whistle, enough water and food.
Thank You