课件30张PPT。The Power of NatureUnit 5Reading:
An Exciting Job An earthquake hit Nepal on April 25,2015.Bodhnath博达哈大佛塔droughtsnowstormsandstormfloodhurricane / typhoontornado/cyclonevolcanolavacraterashHow is a volcano formed?The rocks under the earth become hotter and hotter and erupt from the mountain.An Exciting JobWorking as a volcanologist. What might be talked about?
Part 1(Para 1-2)
Part 2(Para 3-4)
Part 3(Para 5)
The reasons why the writer is
enthusiastic about his job.
What the writer’s job is and
its importance.
The writer’s experience of
watching the volcano eruption.
The main idea of the passage:Fast reading:How many years has the author worked
as a volcanologist?I was appointed as a volcanologist
working for the Hawaiian Volcano
Observatory twenty years ago.twenty years agoB. 20 years.A. 10 years.C. 30 years.D. 40 years.2.The writer doesn’t mind the occasional
danger of his job because ________.
A. He travels to unusual places and meets
interesting people from all over the
world
B. He likes the different ways of working
C. He thinks his job the most important
D. He is excited about dangers and feels
alive
3. What does the word “alive” mean in
the sentence “... danger excites me and
makes me feel alive”?
A. Living or not dead.
B. Active or lively.
C. Continuing.
D. Healthy.
4. Why did the writer put on special
clothes to look at the crater?
A. Because he wanted to take some
special photos.
B. Because he was concerned about his
safety.
C. Because the other two scientists asked
him to.
D. Because he wanted to climb down into
the crater.In the author’s eyes, what is the most
important thing about his job?The most important thing is that he can
protect ordinary people from the volcano.Careful reading:Part 1 (Para 1-2)2. Where is Mount Kilauea?Mount Kilauea is in Hawaii.active volcanoactive volcano
extinct volcano
dormant volcanoWhat made the author realize that an eruption occurred?My bed
began shakingA strange soundMy bed room became
as bright as dayRed hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the airAn absolutely fantastic sightPara 3However, the ______________itself is really exciting to watch and I shall never forget my first sight of one. It was _____________after I arrived in Hawaii. I was _____ when suddenly my bed began shaking and I heard a strange sound, like _____________________. At first, I didn't take much notice. I was about to go back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became ____. I ran out of the house into the back garden where I could see Mount Kilauea in the distance. There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and_____________________ hundreds of metres into the air. It was an ________fantastic sight.Listening quiz:Part 2 (Para 3)eruption of volcanoin the second weekfast asleepa railway train passing my windowas bright as dayred hot lava was fountainingabsolutelyQ. What did the scientists wear when they got
close to the volcano after it began erupting?White protective suits, helmets, big boots and
special gloves.Part 2 (Para 4)What did the scientists do after the eruption?Put on white protective suits helmets, big bootsSlowly made
our way to the
edge of the craterLooked
down into
the red, boiling centreClimbed down
into the crater to collect some lavaPara 41. What attracts the writer after he has studied volcanoes for more than twenty years?The beauty of the eruption and its potential to cause great damage. Part 3 (Para 5)Answer these questions using complete sentences on page 35Comprehending1. Why is a volcanologist’s job important?
3. Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?
Volcanologists study volcanoes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and so save many lives.The lava flows down the mountain and can cover up or bury villages in its path. The rocks that erupt from the volcano usually don’t damage anything because no one lives near the crater.4. What caused the writer’s bedroom to become as bright as day even though it was night?
5. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?
The light was caused by the red-hot lava fountaining from the volcano.The scientists needed to get samples of the lava so they could study them.
6. Why was it difficult for writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?
7. What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for 20 years?The author was wearing special protective clothing that made it difficult to walk.The author is impressed by the beauty of the eruption and also by its potential to cause great destruction.Do you think it is an occupation you
would enjoy? If not, what kind of job would like? State your reasons.Discussion:Useful structuresin one’s eyes as for sb.
choose… as…
The reason why... is that...
That is because…
Firstly,… furthermore,…
Lastly and most importantly,…
Homework:Retell the writer’s first sight of a volcano.
2. Recite the new words and expressions.Thank you!