Unit 5 Section A 3a-3c 课件 2023-2024学年人教版八年级英语下册

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Unit 5
What were you doing
when the rainstorm came
Section A 3a-3c
B:He ____________in the library at the time of the rainstorm.
A:_____________________at the time of the rainstorm.
What was the boy doing
was reading
Review
B:She _____________________at the bus stop at the time of the rainstorm.
A:________________________at the time of the rainstorm.
What was the woman doing
was waiting for the bus
Review
Warming-up
What were you doing at eight last night
I was taking a shower.
I was playing the smart phone.
Warming-up
What was she / he doing when the teacher came
She was talking to her classmates.
She was reading aloud.
Look and say:
What was he / she doing at the time of the rainstorm
She was reading.
He was watching TV.
She was playing computer games.
He was helping out with chores.
They were cleaning the fallen trees to keep road traffic unobstructed (通畅).
He was helping the dog out of danger.
Do you think they are great and
brave Will you help people like
them in daily life
There was also a rainstorm in Alabama.
[ l b m ]
Ben, a boy from Alabama, went though a rainstorm.
Now, let’s go with him and know about the rainstorm.
Look at the title and the photo and make predictions.
Title: The Storm Brought People Closer Together
1. What can you see in the photo
2. What happened
Pre-reading
A storm .
Fallen houses and rubbish are everywhere.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
The preparation before the rainstorm
The activities during the rainstorm
The result after the rainstorm
Match the paragraphs(段落) with the meanings.
The weather before the rainstorm
Fast reading
during the storm
after the storm
before the storm
Presentation
Readingtask 1
While-reading
Part 1: Before the storm
Before the storm,what were they doing
_________ was very .
Everyone
busy
wood
was putting
Ben’ dad
Ben’ mom
She
________ ________
________
the __________
and radio were working.
She ___ _______
some ______
and ________ on the table.
was making
sure
flashlights
was putting
He _____ ________
pieces of
________
over the windows.
candles
matches
Why did they prepare these things
strong wind
no light
no electricity
How did they feel before the rainstorm
nervous
afraid
What should we do before the storm
Tip1: Remember to make good preparations before the coming of storm.
Let’s scan!
3a. Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. What was the weather like before the heavy rain started
2. What was the neighborhood like after the storm
Strong winds were blowing, and black clouds were making the sky very dark.
The neighborhood was in a mess. There were fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish everywhere.
Read Paragraph 1 and answer the question.
1. What was the weather like before the heavy rainstorm started
before
the
storm
Careful reading
Ben could hear ____________ outside.
___________ were making the sky very dark.
With ________ outside, it felt like midnight.
strong winds
Black clouds
no light
Readingtask 2
Guess how people indoor felt then.
What was the weather like before the heavy rain started
nervous
terrible
afraid
…
The winds were very ____________ outside.
Although it was day, it felt like ____________.
Because _______________ were making the sky
very ______. The news reported the storm.
set
off
Describing the environment
people's
feelings.
strong
midnight
black clouds
dark
Para.1
before
the
storm
Read Paragraph 2 and fill in the blanks.
Who What was she /he doing
He was putting pieces of wood over the windows.
She was making sure the flashlight and radio were working.
She was putting some candles and matches on the table.
Ben’s dad
Ben’s mom
Reading task 3
was making sure the flashlights and radio were working. She put some candles and matches on the table.
What preparations were they doing
Ben’s father
Ben’s mother
while
was putting pieces
of wood over the windows
The windows might be broken.
The power might be off.
Heavy work.
Easy work.
Love
Warmth
Everyone in the neighborhood was busy.
Para.2
Why was Ben's mother preparing these things when the storm came
Read Para. 2 and fill in the blanks.
What did people do before the storm
__________ in the neighborhood was busy
was putting pieces of _____ over the windows.
was making sure the _________ and _____ were working.
Ben's dad
Ben's mom
was putting some _______ and _______ on the table.
Everyone
wood
flashlights radio
candles matches
While-reading
Read Paragraph 3 and answer the question.
1. What was Ben doing during the storm
Ben was helping his mom make dinner.
2. Did they have fun
No, it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside.
during the storm
Reading task 4
While-reading
when who what activities
Before Ben helping his mom _______________.
During Ben’s family having no fun _______________________.
What were they doing before and during the storm
Why was it hard to have fun for Ben’s family
The heavy rain was ____________________ the windows, the serious storm was happening outside.
Scanning Para.3 and fill in the blanks.
make dinner
playing a card game
beating heavily against
after the storm
Read Paragraph 4 and answer the questions.
1. What was the neighborhood like after the storm
The neighborhood was in a mess.
Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere.
Reading task 5
2. What did Ben’s family do after the rainstorm
They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together.
While-reading
Scanning Para.4 and fill in the blanks.
How was the neighborhood after the storm
_________ windows
The neighborhood was ___________.
_________ trees
Too much ________
What did they do when they saw the mess
They joined the neighbors to help to ________ the neighborhood .
in a mess
fallen
broken
rubbish
clean up
1. When did Ben fall asleep
2. What was the neighborhood like after the storm
3. What did Ben and his family do then
4. What did the writer think of the rainstorm
While-reading
Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.
The neighborhood was in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere.
Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together.
At around 3:00 a.m.
Read para4 carefully and take notes.
After the storm
Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.
虽然这场暴风雨把许多东西拆散开了，但是它
使许多家庭和邻居们关系更亲近了。
起初
入睡
逐渐变弱
醒来
升起
一团糟
join sb. to do sth. 加入某人做某事
bring sb. closer together使某人更亲密在一起
4
When Ben _________ at 3:00 a.m., the wind ____________.
3
Ben ________________________________ when the heavy rain finally started.
2
While Ben's mom was making sure the radio was working, his dad _________________________________________.
1
When the news on TV was reported, strong winds
_____________ outside.
was dying out
3b Complete the sentences using information
from the passage.
were blowing
was putting pieces of wood over the windows
was helping his mom make dinner
fell asleep
Discuss the questions with a partner.
3c
“Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.” What other things can bring people closer together How can we help each other in times of difficulty
Presentation
Time Weather Feelings
Before the storm 1.The________________were blowing outside. 2._____________were making the sky very dark. 3.With__________ outside, it felt like midnight.
During the storm The rain began to________________________ the window.
After the storm 1.The wind___________________. 2. The sun____________________.
Read the passage again and finish the chart.
strong winds
Black clouds
no light
beat heavily against
was dying down
was rising
Nervous
Upset
Sad but
happy
Discuss the questions with a partner.
3c
“Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.” What other things can bring people closer together How can we help each other in times of difficulty
在……的时候/时期
earthquake
flood
typhoon
give away clothes / raise money / provide food and medicine...
Post-reading
Presentation
Observe and judge the tenses.
1
Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain beat heavily
against the windows.
2
When he woke up, the sun was rising.
3
Ben's dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working.
过去进行时
一般过去时
一般过去时
过去进行时
过去进行时
过去进行时
主句__________ + when引导的从句用__________
When引导的从句用__________, 主句___________
过去进行时
一般过去时
过去进行时
一般过去时
主句__________ + while引导的从句用__________
过去进行时
过去进行时
1. Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working.
Ben的爸爸把一块块木头钉在窗户上(加固)，此时他的妈妈正在确认手电筒和收音机都正常。
make sure (that) 确保; 保证
make sure of (doing) sth. 确保；肯定
e.g. I wanted to make sure you were all right.
我想确认一下你是否没事。
We arrived early to make sure of getting a good seat.
我们很早就到了，以确保有个好座位。
Language points
2. Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m.
一开始Ben睡不着。到凌晨三点，外面的风逐渐小了，他才入睡。
sleep v. 睡觉 n. 睡眠；睡觉
asleep adj. 睡着 (强调状态，常作表语)
fall asleep 进入梦乡；睡着
e.g. The baby is sleeping. He didn’t get much sleep last night.
My daughter was asleep with her head on her arm.
He was so tired that he fell asleep at his desk.
e.g. He is used to sleeping with the light _______.
他习惯开着灯睡觉。
The teacher came into the classroom with a book ____ ____ _____.老师手里拿着一本书走进了教室。
3. With no light outside, it felt like midnight.
… , but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside,
外面没有光亮,感觉就像半夜一样。
但外面正下着严重的暴风雨,想玩得开心是很难的。
以上两句中的with结构分别是“with+名词+______”和“with+名词+__________”,在句中作状语。这种结构还有多种形式,如:with+名词+过去分词/形容词/不定式/介词短语。
副词
现在分词
on
in his hand
例句中介词with表示一种伴随状况，同时还包含着某种因果关系，
表示“因某种状况的存在而导致…”
to turn/switch the lights on/off 开/关灯
to turn out the light(s) 把灯关掉
Suddenly all the lights went out.
突然间所有的灯都灭了。
② light 作动词，意为“点燃，点火；照亮，使明亮”
e.g. The candles were lit. 蜡烛都点着了。
The fire wouldn’t light. 这火炉点不着。
The stage was lit by bright spotlights.
舞台上有明亮的聚光灯照亮着。
Homework
How can we help others in times of difficulty
argue with
others
studying problems
illness
traffic
accident
earthquake
（地震）
get lost
1
6
5
4
3
2
One group choose one topic,make a survey and write a summary.
Complete the sentences according to the Chinese meaning.
1.It rained so (大) last night that the lake is full of water.
2.When the rainstorm (突然) came, what were you doing
3.It's bad for you to read in the dark (光线) .
4.Most people think there is something (奇怪的)in
our neighborhood.
5.My cousin (开始)to learn English when he was five years old.
heavily
suddently
light
strange
began
Exercise
翻译下列句子。
外面没有光亮，感觉就像半夜一样。
2. 外面的风渐渐平息了。
3. 我的房间一片混乱。
4. 离开教室时确保窗子是关着的。
With no light outside, it felt like midnight.
The wind outside is dying down.
Make sure the window is closed when you leave the classroom.
My room is in a mess.
Exercises
Exercises
一、单项选择
—Great! Our women's volleyball team _____ the gold medal in Rio Olympic Games on Saturday!
—Yes. We see the great spirit of Chinese women's volleyball team once again!
A. won B. beat C. lost D. missed
Ben was helping his mother when the rain began to beat heavily ______ the windows.
A. below B. across C. behind D. against
A
1
2
D
Exercises
Jimmy could not sleep at first. He finally fell ______ (sleep) when the rainstorm stopped at midnight.
Don't let your children play with ________ (match).
When he woke up , the sun was _______ (rise).
_______(fall) leaves covered the forest floor.
二、用括号中单词的适当形式填空
1
2
3
asleep
4
matches
rising
Fallen
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