【备课参考】人教版高中英语选修6课件：Unit 5 The power of nature Reading（共86张PPT）

课件86张PPT。Unit 5
The power of nature
ReadingPre-readingvolcanoWho will climb into a live volcano to
take the temperature of the boiling
rock inside?volcanologistsCollect and evaluate
information about
volcanoes. What kind of things might a
volcanologist do?Are you suitable for being a volcanologist?An Exciting JobWorking as a volcanologist What might be talked about?What does a volcanologist do?
Is the work important?His work can help save many lives because
people in the path of the lava can be warned
to leave their home.Fast readingThe writer expressed his love for
his job as a volcanologist and told
us one of his unusual experience
in Mount Kilauea, Hawaii.What’s the main idea of the article?Part 1(Para 1-2)
Part 2(Para 3-4)

Part 3(Para 5) The writer’s job and its importance The writer’s experience
of watching the volcanic eruptionThe reasons for the writer’s enthusiasm about his job.Read again and try to find out
main ideas of each part.Part one
(Para. 1- 2) 1. Why is a volcanologist’s job important?
2. Where is Mount Kilauea?

3. The writer doesn't mind the occasional
danger of his job because ______________
_____________________.It can warn people when the volcano
is going to erupt and save many lives.In Hawaii.him and makes him feel alivedanger excitesCareful readingJob: ____________
--- _____________________________
---______________________________
______________________________
importance: ______________________________
_______________________________________
__________________
feelings (adj.): _____________ -- __________
-- ___________Fill in the blanks. volcanologistcollect information for a databasehelp scientists to predict where
lava will flow and how fastprotect ordinary people from volcanoesexcited/Save people’s lives by warning them to
leave their homes.never boredfeel alivePart two (Para. 3- 4) 4. Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea
more dangerous than the actual eruption?The lava can cover up or burn villages in
its path. The rocks from the volcano usually
don’t damage anything because no one
lives near the crater. my bed began shakinga strange soundMy bedroom became as bright as dayan absolutely fantastic sightred hot lava was fountaining hundreds
of metres into the air 5. What made the author realize that an
eruption occurred? put on white protective suits, helmets,
big boots dropped as closed as possible to the crater slowly make our way to the edge of the
crater looked down into the red boiling center6. What did the scientists do after the eruption?7. What does the writer mean by using “lucky”
in the sentence “I was lucky enough to have
a much closer look at it.”?
8. Why did the scientists have to get close to
the volcano after it began erupting?To get some lava for later study.It was his first sight of an eruption.
It was the first time for him to watch the crater.9. Why was it difficult for the writer to walk
towards the edge of the crater?The writer wore special protective suits
that made it difficult to walk.My first experience:
I was ____ asleep when my bed began _______
and I heard a _______ sound, like a ______
passing nearby. Then I found my bedroom was
as ________ as day, and red lava ___________
hundreds of meters into the air.fastshakingstrange trainbrightfountainingFill in blanks about the writer’s
experience of the volcano.The next day, three of us wanted to get close
to the ______. We put on ___________suits,
________, big _______ and special ______,
which made us look like __________. We
slowly ________________ to the edge of the
crater to collect some _____ for ____________.helmetsbootsglovesspacemenmade our waylavalater studyprotectivecraterPart three (Para. 5) 10. What does the writer find impressive
even after studying volcanoes for more
than twenty years?The author is impressed by the beauty
of the eruption and also by its potential
to cause great damage.Analyze the writer’s feelings (Part 3) Find out the words (para1 and para 5) that
indicate the writer’s feeling about being a
volcanologist. Para 1: never bored; excited; alive; An Exciting jobPara 5: enthusiastic; amazedThe writer is an adventurous man.
The writer loves his job very much.
3. It’s not easy to be a volcanologist.
4. Love and interest is what it takes to
do a job well.
5. Courage …What can we learn from these words? 1. Having learnt a little more about the
work of a volcanologist, do you think
it is an occupation you would enjoy?
Give your reasons.2. In pairs discuss what skills you think a
volcanologist should have. Make a list. Post-readingDiscussionNo, I probably wouldn’t enjoy this job
because I would have to live in other
countries and also I don’t like being in
dangerous situations. Also, I’m not very
good at science.Suggested answers: Yes, I’d love to do a job like this because
I would enjoy working outside and I think
I would enjoy the adventure. It would be
exciting to meet people from different
countries and I would feel good about
helping people avoid danger.or Look at these three people who would like
to study volcanoes. Which one would you
choose to become a volcanologist?
Give your reasons.Fred Spears:He has the interest but not the qualifications.
So he is not a good choice to become a
volcanologist.Susan Kelp:She has studied geology and has an interest in
volcanoes. She has all the necessary qualifications
but she does not have practical experience
devising experiments and analyzing data.Charles:He is a medical doctor with an interest in
volcanoes. He has experience of conducting
experiments but does not have the specific
qualifications needed to become a
volcanologist.I would choose Susan Kelp because she has
the necessary qualifications and the interest.
Although she has not yet conducted
experiments she will either have learned the
techniques during university course or be able
to learn them on – the – job. She seems to be
the most suitable candidate.So Phrases in the text火山爆发
冒险
组成、构成
遍及世界
被任命为
收集……的信息
被警告做
烧成平地volcano erupting
take risks
make up
all over the world
be appointed as
collect information about
be warned to do
burn to the groundPhrases in the text熔岩
睡得很香
注意
在远处
绝妙的景色
前往
对……热情boiling rocks
fall asleep
take notice
in the distance
a fantastic sight
make one’s way
be enthusiastic about Can you imagine climb into a live volcano
in order to measure the temperature of the
boiling rock inside?
live adj. 活的; 实况转播的(修饰物)
live animals
live coverage of the World Cup
世界杯的实况转播
live coals 燃烧着的煤块
Pollution is still very much a live issue.
污染仍然是目前非常让人关注的问题。Language Pointsalive 活着的, 在世的, 存在的; 有活力的,
活跃的, 有生气的(表语, 宾语, 后置定语)
He is alive in every nerve.
living 活着的, 现存的 a small living thing
(表语, 前置定语)
lively 充满活力的, 活泼的, 轻快的, 充满趣味的
Can you imagine his appearing in the live
show in order to make the programme lively?
你能想象为了使得这个节目有趣, 他竟然出现
在现场直播表演中?2. Do you enjoy taking risks?
risk n. 风险, 危险
He was taking a risk by overtaking
on a bend.
他在转弯处超车是在冒风险。
The house is a fire risk.
这房子有起火的危险。短语联想: 在危险中 at risk
冒……的危险 at the risk of
冒险 take/run a risk
冒险做某事 risk doing sth
他冒着自己的生命危险救了我的命。
He saved my life at the risk of his own.
他愿意冒险、尝试新事物。
He is willing to take risks and try new things.
You are at risk if you don’t wear
a seat belt.
不系安全带真的会有危险。3. equipment 意为“设备, 装备”, 是不可数
名词。表示“一件设备”要用a piece of
equipment。类似用法的词还有: furniture,
information, news, advice, clothing等。
equip? vt. 装备,配备
equip sb./sth. with sth. 给某人/某物装备某物
be equipped with sth. 装备着某物
well-equipped? adj. 装备完善的 bored
boringI am _____ with the same old routine
day after day.
The book is _______.boredboring4. …, I’m never bored.adj. (人)厌烦的
adj. (物)令人厌烦的bore v. (尤指无聊的长话) 使 (人) 厌烦bore sb. to death 使某人厌烦得要命他老是问同样的问题, 真是烦死我了。
He is always asking the same question, which bores me to death. bore n. 令人厌烦的人, 令人厌烦的事5. appoint v. 1) 任命, 委任
They appointed him as/to be chairman.
2) 约定
Let’s appoint a day to have dinner together.
3) 指定
They appointed him to catch all the rats
in office.
appoint sb to be/as 任命某人是……
appoint sb to do sth 指派某人做某事appointee n. 被委任者
appointment [C] 约会; 职务, 工作
have/make an appointment with…/to do sth.
与某人约定做某事
Keep/break an appointment 守约、毁约
I hope I shall get a teaching appointment
at the new school
[U] 约定; 任命, 任职
His appointment runs for four years.5. Having collected and evaluated the
information, I help other scientists …
Having collected and evaluated是动词
-ing形式的完成式, 说明该动作发生在
主句谓语动作之前。如:
The storm left, ___ a lot of damage to
this area. (2005全国卷)
A. caused B. to have caused
C. to cause D. having caused D解析:“暴风雨破坏”这个动作发生在left
之前, 故用动词-ing形式的完成式。
_____ in the queue for half an hour, Tom
suddenly realized that he had left his
wallet at home. (北京2004)
A. To wait B. Have waited
C. Having waited D. To have waited
解析: 等了半个小时后才意识到没带钱包,
故用动词-ing形式的完成式。Cevaluate v. 评估, 评价
没见过他的工作, 我无法评估他的能力。
I cannot ________________ without
seeing his work.
evaluation n. 评估, 评价, 评估报告
They made an intensive evaluation of
the health care program.evaluate his ability7. warn sb. (of /against sth.)
sb. to do/sb. that I won’t warn you again.
The people were warned of the danger
of flooding.
The doctor warned me not to drink.
The doctor warned me against drinking.
I warn you that it is dangerous to go
out alone at night.8. Unfortunately, we can’t move …
unfortunate adj. 不幸的, 倒霉的 归纳拓展：
unfortunately. adv. 遗憾地, 不幸地
fortunate adj. 交好运的, 带来好运的;
幸运的
fortune. n. 机会; 运气; 命运; 财产
make a fortune 发财
try one’s fortune 外出找出路unlucky_____________, many houses
_________________________.Unfortunatelywere burnt to the ground9. Many houses have been covered with
lava or burned to the ground.
许多房屋被熔岩覆盖或烧毁。
burn to the ground 指楼等被烧毁
He has no place to live in because his
house has been burnt to the ground.
他无处栖身因为他的房子被烧掉了。短语联想: burn away 烧掉
burn down (建筑物) 烧毁
burn off 烧掉
burn out 烧坏
burn up 烧毁, 燃得更亮/旺
The wood had burnt away to nothing.
木头已烧成灰烬。
The cinema was burnt down last year.
电影院去年被烧毁了。The school was burnt ______ by vandals.
学校被人纵火烧毁了。
He was badly injured in the accident,
and his hair was burnt ______.
他在事故中严重受伤, 头发也被烧掉了。
The engine had burnt _______.
引擎给烧坏了。offdownout练一练 The rocket burnt _____ when it
reentered the earth’s atmosphere.
火箭重入地球大气层时烧毁。
He put more wood in the fire to
make it burn ______.
他往火上加木材想让它烧得更旺。upup 10. I was about to go back to sleep when
suddenly my bedroom became as
bright as day.
be about to 这时, 突然
不与表示表示将来的时间短语连用;
when 表示“就在这时突然”, 不可用
as或while替代。 用when, while, as 填空。
______________ I was walking down the
street, I noticed a police car in front of the
store.
2) _________ John arrived, I was cooking lunch.
3) _______ he grew older, he lost interested
in everything except gardening.When/While/AsWhenAs 4) How can he get good grades ________ he
won’t study?
5) I was wandering through the street ______
I caught sight of a tailor’s shop.
6) _______ I believe he is honest, I don’t like
him.
7) He likes reading, ______ his sister likes
watching TV.whenwhenWhilewhile11. fountain n. 喷泉; 源泉 v. 泉水般喷出或涌出1) The __________ of Rome are famous for
their beauty.
2) The water ______________ into ten meters
into the air.fountainsis fountaining12. It was an absolutely fantastic sight.
1) absolute adj. 完全的; 真实的
absolutely adv. 完全地; 绝对地
在口语当中, absolutely常用来表示
“当然, 对极了”, 强调同意或允许。如：
--Can we leave a little early? ??
“我们可以早一点离开吗?”
--Absolutely!? “完全可以!”e.g. It’s an ___________ fact.
----Do you let your kids walk alone at
night?
----____________ not.
You are ____________ right.
It’s ___________ impossible.
I have __________ trust in you.
There is no __________ standard
for beauty.absoluteAbsolutelyabsolutelyabsolutelyabsoluteabsolute绝对的信任 ________________
无限的权力 ________________
绝对的标准 ________________
无水酒精 ________________
事实真相 ________________ absolute trust absolute power absolute standard absolute alcohol absolute truth2) fantastic. adj. (口语)极好的, 奇异的,
异想天开的; 难以置信的-- You have passed your test?
-- ______!
A. Fantastically B. Fantastic
C. Wonderfully C. Greatly
The night view of the bay is even more
fantastic. 海湾的夜景更美。
insects of fantastic shapes
奇形怪状的昆虫
a fantastic plan 不切实际的计划B13. Having earlier collected special clothes
from the observatory, we put them on
before we went any closer.
earlier是副词early的比较级, 意为
“早些……”。如：
The new group of students is better-
behaved than the other group who
stayed here _____. (北京2007)
early B. earlier
C. earliest D. the earliestB14. We slowly made our way to the
edge of the crater…
我们慢慢向走火山口的边缘。
make one’s way (向某地)走(去) 如:
She hesitated, but made her way
forward.
她犹豫了一下, 但向前走去。
She hastily left the room, and made
her way to her bed.
她迅速离开房间，朝她床边走去。The firemen ________________ to the
place which caught fire. go to made their wayThe firemen
________________
to put out the fire. made their effort你若想要有出息, 趁年轻的
时候要学会发奋。If you want to make your way in
the world, you must learn to work
hard while you are still young. She made her way in politics.I shall make way for a younger man.我将把职位让给更年轻的人。所有的车辆都得给救火车让道。All the traffic has to make way for a fire engine. 联想拓展:
feel one’s way?? 摸索着前进????? ???
wind one’s way?? 蜿蜒向前
push one’s way in?? 挤进去?????? ???
lose one’s way?? 迷路
give way to?? 给……让路??????? ????
take/go one’s way?? 我行我素
get one’s way?? 随心所欲, 为所欲为15. Today, I am just as enthusiastic
about my job as the day I first started.
如今, 我和开始从事这项工作时一样
满怀热情。
enthusiastic (about) 感兴趣的, 热心的
She seemed enthusiastic about the idea.
她好像对这个主意很感兴趣。
We got an enthusiastic response from
our customers.
我们得到了顾客们的热情反应。16. I am still amazed at their beauty as well as
their potential to cause great damage.
potential: 1) n. 潜力, 潜能The new invention has an enormous sales
potential.He is a young player with great potential.他是一个潜力很大的年轻选手。She has potential as an artist/artistic potential. 2) adj. 潜在的, 潜伏的a potential problem 潜在的问题a potential leader 可能成为领导人的人 potential energy, power, resources, etc
潜力、潜能、潜在的资源Many potential customers are waiting
for a fall in price before buying.17. What does the writer find impressive about
volcanoes even after studying them for 20 years?
impressive adj. 给人深刻印象的
impress: v. —impression: n. –impressive: adj.an impressive ceremony, speech, performanceHis collection of paintings is most impressive.The girl ____________ us with her liveliness
and sense of humour.
His first speech made a strong __________ on
his audience.impressedimpressionI 根据句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语
提示, 写出各单词的正确形式。
1. You should be able to e______ your
own work.
2. It was u_________ that Larry broke
his leg on the first day of the holiday.valuatenfortunate3. “You’re wrong,” she said with a______ certainty.
4. I am very surprised that she has so many f_______ dreams.
5. The parks of this city are famous for their beautiful ________ (喷泉).
6. The ________ (潜在的) side effects of the drug are unknown.bsoluteantasticfountainspotentialII. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
1. She is especially ______ (excite) at the news that her daughter got the first in the competition.
2. His long and ______ (bore) speech made everyone sleepy.
3. The rich variety of animal life we found was very __________ (impress).excitedboringimpressive4. ____________ (fortunate), three people
died and a lot of people were injured
in the accident.
5. We need to carry out a proper _________
(evaluate) of the new system.
6. He believes _________ (absolute) that
a man with preparation will succeed
sooner or later.Unfortunatelyevaluationabsolutely7. The _______ (erupt) of a volcano
makes many people lose their lives.
8. Dad always falls ______ (sleep) in
front of the TV after Sunday lunch.
eruptionasleepⅢ. 用所给短语的适当形式完成句子。
burn to the ground; have a closer look
at; make one’s way; fast asleep; feel
alive; be about to; protect ... from ...;
take notice of; be enthusiastic about;
be amazed at
1. I _________________ the coat and
decided it wasn’t worth ￡50.had a closer look at2. After the fire, his house
_________________________.
3. On Friday, guys ___________________
talking about where they are going for
the weekend.
4. It was the kind of morning when you
wake up and _________.
5. Though it was dark, we ____________
to the village.(was) burned to the groundare enthusiastic aboutfeel alivemade our way6. As I leave the car, I see that the little
boy is __________.
7. She ____________ how quickly Carla
seemed to get over what had happened
to her.
8. The laws are designed to _______
consumers _____ unsafe products.fast asleepwas amazed at protectfrom9. We ____________ leave when Jerry
arrived.
10. I hope you’ll ____________ what
I’m going to tell you.
were about totake notice ofSpend some time researching one
disaster. You can use books, magazines,
newspapers or the Internet. Collect pictures or diagrams and look for information about:Homework what causes this kind of disaster
actual events that happened in the
past in China and/or the rest of the
world
how people helped the victims
what is being done to prevent the
disaster happening again or to lessen
the damageThank You!