Module 7 U21-L3-1 Epidemics Explained (Reading)
I. Word bank: words related to epidemics
II. Reading for structure:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
1
2
3
4
Part 4
III. Reading for sequencing (Match the five paragraphs with gaps).
A
Paragraph 3
B
Paragraph 5
C
Paragraph 8
D
Paragraph 10
E
Paragraph 12
IV. Read the passage carefully and complete the chart.
Epidemics
Time
Place
Causes or Effects
Bird Flu
1997—
worldwide
?
The earliest epidemic
500-550AD
North Africa, the Middle East, Europe
?
the Black Death
?
Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East
?
?
1918
similar as the Black Death
?
SARS
?
China , Canada, Vietnam, Singapore Hong Kong,---
?
Module 7 U21-L3-2 Epidemics Explained
(Reading and Vocabulary)
Causes and effects of epidemics in history.
Epidemics in history
Causes and effects
The earliest epidemic
The Spanish Flu
The Black Death
SARS
II. Complete the following summary according to the text.
Since the scientists prove that Bird Flu is a modern _____________ of the same virus as Spanish Flu in 1918. People believe it important to look at the ____________ of diseases throughout history to discover the _________________of epidemics.
The earliest epidemic was thought to be one main causes of the ___________ of the Roman Empire since _________50% of the population ________________ this epidemic.
The Spanish Flu ______________ have been the most ________ epidemic in history. It ______________near the end of the first World War and left families ___________ worldwide.
In 2002, SARS epidemic quickly ________across the globe. Doctors weren’t sure how to __________or prevent it and since most people had no natural __________against the disease, it was harmful to doctors.
Fortunately, with Health experts doing ________ on treatments , we successfully put SARS behind us. As a result, we have to ____________ that there will be solutions in time to _________Bird Flu _________________.
III. Use the word map to group the words in the way you like. Add circles if you like:
Complete the sentences with the following words.
mourn, faith, wipe out, symptoms, prescription, systematic, tissue, lose,
The doctor wrote out a ___________ for my medicine.
When someone dies, it is natural to _______.
I have a lot of _______ in Jim. I’m sure he will do the right thing.
Tell me your _________ and I will try to tell what diseases you have.
5. If you study in a _________ way, you won’t leave anything out.
6. The SARS virus affects lung _______.
7. Up to 50 million people ________ to the Spanish Flu.
8. The earthquake _________ one third of the population.
课件36张PPT。Lesson 3 Epidemics ExplainedPeriod 1 Reading Bird FluepidemicsWhich of the following diseases are epidemics?AIDS, cancer, headache, stomachache,
heart disease, flu,
TB = Tuberculosis 肺结核AIDS, cancer, headache, stomachache,
heart disease, flu,
TB = Tuberculosis 肺结核At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
understand the meaning of key words from the context;
discover and conclude the structure of this discursive essay;
use the strategies for sequencing of information to put the text back together;
talk about some epidemics. ObjectivesFlu kills millions of people every year.
Most diseases are very new.
Epidemics have affected historical events.
It takes years for a disease to spread worldwide.
Epidemics can wipe out up to half of the population in urban areas.
More people died of a flu epidemic in 1918/1919 than died in World War I.Pre-readingAre the statments true or false?destroy; to cause deathas much ascityTHaving killed up to 50 million people in 18 months,…the Spanish Flu is believed to have been the most acute epidemic in history. Word studyserious, severeHaving killed up to 50 million people in 18 monthsPre-reading We all mourned those who had lost their lives in the earthquake.Word studyfel t extremely sadPre-readingOver nine months, the number of global cases passed 8,000 and 774 people died. Although these statistics are much less impressive than those for the Spanish Flu,…Word studyfigures, dataPre-reading What’s the text going to talk about?
Different kinds of epidemics throughout history.
Why does the author write the passage?
To find clues for what the future of epidemic might hold.
Guess from the title ; lead--in With recent press reports drawing parallels between Bird Flue and a killer epidemic in the past, Jim Smith looks through the history of epidemics for clues about what the future might hold.
Bird Flu is similar to a killer epidemic
in history.
A scientist looks through the history of epidemics
to find clues for what the future of epidemic might be.Read fast and underline the epidemics in the history mentioned in the text, and pay attention to the dates of the events.
The earliest, 500-550AD;
The Black Death, in the 1330’s;
The Spanish Flu, in 1918;
The SARS, 2002
Reading for sequencing Please put the missing paragraphs back into the text.
Tips:
Follow the timeline.
Read the sentences before and after the gaps.
Reading for sequencingParagraph 3
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 12A
B
C
D
E
Match the five paragraphs with gaps.Reading for sequencing Read the first two paragraphs and work out the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1 :
Bird Flu is a modern adaptation of the Spanish Flu in 1918.
Para. 2:
It’s important to look through the history of epidemics.Reading for the structure lead in the topic ( introduction) statement and the problemRead the first two paragraphs and find out why it’s important to look through the history of epidemics.
Because scientists want ________.
to find out how epidemics have happened
to foresee and prevent epidemics in the future
to see how bacteria and viruses have been affected human life
to see what the future of the world will be like Reading for the structurepredictHow to foresee and prevent epidemics in the future?
By analyzing the history of epidemics, discovering the causes and effects of them.Reading for the structureRead paragraphs 3-11 and answer:
What kinds of epidemics are mentioned?
The earliest epidemic
The Black Death
Spanish Flu
SARS
From what aspects does the author
analyze the four epidemics?
causes and effects
analyses of the problems
( causes and effects)Reading for the structureRead paragraph 12-13 and see if there is a solution to stop Bird Flu? If there is, what is it?
Yes, there is.
Countries will need to work together to find a cure for Bird Flu as soon as possible.
We have to have faith that there will be solutions in time to stop a Bird Flu epidemic in its tracks.Reading for the structurehave confidenceI have great faith in her, she won’t let me down.Stop walking suddenlySuddenly, he stopped in his tracks,
smiled to himself, and turned around.conclusion & suggestions1. Background introduction
Bird Flu = Spanish Flu (adaptation)
2. statement and problem:
How to foresee and prevent epidemics
in the future?
3. analyses of the problem
Analyze the causes and effects of 4 epidemics in history.
4. Conclusion & suggestions : joint effort & have faith
The structure of the texttake more than 100 lives50% died, fall of Roman Empire war, crowded cities, lack, health routines 50% be lost to
empire , emperor, empresshabitIn the 1330’sDetailed readingRead paragraph 3-11 and fill in the following chart.50 million, 18 months, the young and fit new, doctors, no prescription drugs or tablets, 9 months, 774, 8,000The Great Flu Epidemic
(The Spanish Flu)2002/2003
detailed readingRead paragraph 3-11 and fill in the following chart.With H1N1 spreading rapidly, we concern about if human being can stop it in its tracks. Now discuss the problem in groups and show your own opinions ,the reasons and suggestions. You can refer to the epidemics in history.Post readingDiscussionYour discussion must cover: your opinion about whether human can
stop it in its tracks in the future.
the reasons to support your opinion.
your suggestions
Tips:
You can refer to epidemics of history
Evaluation:
Whether the discussion covers
the above points and if it is convincing.
Homework1. Create a word web to organize the words you learned today.
2. Review the lesson and do Ex.1 on P84.
3. Write down your discussion in the class.
Lesson 3 Epidemics Explained Period 2At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
use the word web to organize the vocabulary related to the topic;
practice using the target synonyms and other useful words and phrases involved in the text;
talk about what will happen within the next 25 years, using the phrases in this text ObjectivesThe earliest epidemic The Black Death Spanish FluSARSBird Flu is a modern adaptation of Spanish Flu in 1918.introductionStatementConclusion & suggestioncauses and effectswas attempting to…, swept through…, up to 50%..., died fromsymptom, war, crowded cities, lack of health routines , 50% be lost toStruck…, left…mourning, worldwide, is believed to…acute epidemic, died of …, a cause for concernAlarming for… no prescription drugs or tablets……global cases passed 8,000 and 774 people died. AnalysesIt’s important to look at the spread of diseases to discover the causes and effects of epidemics, which can help foresee and prevent them in the future.Underlined the fact, work together, have faith, stop…in its tracksWork in pairs talking about one of the epidemics.A: Someone believes that the earliest epidemic has been one of the key causes of the fall of the Roman Empire, what do you think of it?
B: Yes, I think so. You know, when the Roman emperor was attempting to rebuild the Roman Empire, the epidemic struck the area and up to 50% of the area’s population died from it.Example Since the scientists prove that Bird Flu is a modern _____________ of the same virus as Spanish Flu in 1918. People believe it important to look at the ____________ of diseases throughout history to discover the _________________of epidemics.
The earliest epidemic was thought to be one main causes of the ___________ of the Roman Empire since _________50% of the population ________________ this epidemic.Summaryadaptationspreadcauses and effectsfallup todied fromThe Spanish Flu ______________ have been the most ________ epidemic in history. It ______________near the end of the first World War and left families ___________ worldwide.
In 2002, SARS epidemic quickly ________across the globe. Doctors weren’t sure how to __________or prevent it and since most people had no natural __________against the disease, it was harmful to doctors.
Fortunately, with Health experts doing ________ on treatments , we successfully put SARS behind us. As a result, we have to ____________ that there will be solutions in time to _________Bird Flu _________________.
is believed toacutestruckmourningspreadtreatdefencestrialshave faithstopin its tracksepidemics1.trial
2.prohibit
3.pause
4.tendency
5.acute
6.statistics
7.routine
8.press
9.tablet
10.thorougha) complete
b) data
c) delay
d) habit
e) media
f) pill
g) prevent
h) severe
test
k) trendVocabulary: Synonyms Ex. 6 on P39mourn, faith, wipe out, symptoms, prescription, systematic, tissue, lose, The doctor wrote out a ___________ for my medicine.
When someone dies, it is natural to _______.
I have a lot of _______ in Jim. I’m sure he will do the right thing.
Tell me your _________ and I will try to tell what diseases you have. prescriptionmournfaithsymptoms5. If you study in a _________ way, you won’t leave anything out.
6. The SARS virus affects lung _______.
7. Up to 50 million people ________ to the Spanish Flu.
8. The earthquake _________ one third of the population.
systematictissuewere lostwiped outmourn, faith, wipe out, symptoms, prescription, systematic, tissue, lose, Which of these things do you think will happen within the next 25 years?
New drugs will stop all diseases.
Doctors will find a cure for H1N1.
Flu will disappear.
AIDS will cause large epidemics.Voice your opinionGroup workHomeworkFinish the word web on your worksheet.
P86---Focus on reading.
Write a short paragraph (related to epidemics , at least 5 sentences)
