课件31张PPT。unit4EarthquakesWarming-up
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ReadingTyphoon Krosa Causes Havoc in HangzhouUpdated: 2007-10-09 09:45 DISCUSSINGWhat other natural
disasters do you know?
Forest fireAvalanche Hurricane Earthquake droughtVolcanic eruptionfloodSand storm TsunamiMudflowSnow stormThe Tangshan Earthquake03: 42: 53 am, On July 28, 1976;
7.8 on the Richter Scale;
Lasted for only 15 seconds;
242,419 people died;
164,581 people injured;
7.1 magnitude aftershock 15 hours later;
Causes a greater loss of life than any other in the last century.information1254763 In fact ,before the earthquake
some strange things had happened,
which were the early warnings of
a coming disaster.
.
DiscussingWhat strange things do you think may happen before an earthquake? well wall/ watermicefishanimalsThe skyWhat strange things happened? water in the village wells rose and fell
well walls developed deep cracks
a smelly gas came out of the cracks
the chickens and the pigs were too nervous
to eat
mice ran out of the fields
fish jumped out of their bowls and ponds
12543for three days6What strange things happened? bright lights appeared in the sky.
the sound of planes could be heard
although there were no planes.
In the city, the water pipes in some
buildings cracks and burst.
123at about 3:00 am on July 1976A the army came
to help them
B the quake
happened while
they were sleeping
C they were nervous
D dames and wells
were useless
E they didn’t know
the quake caused
the strange things1 The chickens didn’t
eat because
2 Before the earthquake
the people didn’t
worry because
3 Such a great number
of people died because
4 Water was needed
because
5 The people did not lose
hope becauseRead the text carefully and join the correct parts of the sentences.ScanningStrange things happened before the earthquake.Main idea of the textThe earthquake destroyed the city of Tangshan and the people were shocked at the destruction.The army came to help the survivors, bringing hope for a new life.ParagraphParagraph 2&3Paragraph 4Step 5 Intensive reading1Two-thirds75%Thousands of Tens of Thousands of 400,000Millions of 150,000One – third Two hundredRead the informationIt was felt in Beijing, which is more than two hundred kilometres away.
One-third of the nation felt it.
Two-thirds of them died or were injured during the earthquake.
Thousands of families were killed .
The number of people who were killed or injured reached more than 400,000It was a city whose hospitals, 75% Of its factories and buildings and 90% of its homes were gone.
Tens of thousands of cows would never give milk again.
Millions of chickens were dead.
The army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to help the rescue workers.Explain in your own words what the writer means by the title “ A night the earth didn’t sleep”. Can you give another title for the text?Thinking Pair workExample:
Paragraph 1
REPORTER: Did you notice anything strange before the earthquake?
SURVIVOR: There were some strange things…HomeworkSurf on the internet or go to the library to find more information about how to survive in an earthquake. We will share your advice and your feelings with the whole class.Bye-byePlay tennis Tennis match: The US. Open
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Williamsfun1好玩,趣事 (u),不加冠词. Funny 可笑的, 滑稽的 23It’s great fun to play with baby.He looks very funny in his father’s jacket.He is having a lot of fun playing with his father.文中的 for fun: 为了高兴,为了好玩Just for fun I’m going to tell you something about my little sister.
仅仅为了助兴,我要告诉你我小妹的一些事.He is learning French for fun.
为了好玩,他在学法语.In fun 闹着玩的,开玩笑的.She said it half in fun and half in earnest.
她半开玩笑,半认真地说了这件事.make fun of 取笑,嘲笑. Because he stammered slightly, the other
boys made fun of him.12 You have just been saved from a terrible earthquake and
Worry about your family.Your neighbour will take care of your favourite pet while
you go on a holiday. Your house is on fire but there is still a little girl sleeping
in the bedroom on the second floor.situationsHelp! Fire!
Situation: Your house is on fire but there is still a little girl sleeping in the bedroom on the second floor.ExampleSituation 3:
A: Help! Help! Fire!
B: Please step aside. Everything will be OK.
A: You don't understand. There's still a little girl inside, who's sleeping.
B: What! Where is she?
A: In her bedroom. Oh, I'm so worried.
B: Which room is that?
A: It's the room on the second floor.
B: Don't worry. We'll find her. Don't be afraid.Situation 2:
A: Is that the dog you want us
to take care of ?
B: Xinxing is my favorite dog.
Will you take good care of him?
A: Of course. Don’t worry.
B: Is there anything that we should
remember?
A: Don’t give him any milk. He really
likes a walk in the park twice a day.
B: We’ll take good care. Don’t worry.
Everything will be all right. Situation 1:
A: Help! My family, where is my father?
B: Don't worry. Everything will be all right.
A: My parents. Where are they? Have they been saved?
B: Please, be calm. It'll be OK.
A: What's the name of the hospital that you are taking me to?
B: Number 44. Don't worry. It's all right.Discussion:
Besides these difficulties we may
meet in our daily life, what
natural disaster do you know about?
Forest fireAvalanche Hurricane Thunderstorm What would you do in the following situations?The End