选修6 Unit 5 The power of nature Reading(共36张PPT)
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课件36张PPT。AN EXCITING JOBUnit 5 Reading1. To understand the passage about the experiences of a volcanologist
2. To try to get the interest and the danger of being a volcanologist
3. To learn to use some words, expressions and patterns in the passage
4. To know the skills a volcanologist should haveCan you imagine climbing into a live volcano in order to measure the temperature of the boiling rock inside?
Would you want to do such dangerous work? Do you think you would enjoy studying volcanoes as a job?Now finish the questionnaire to find out if you would be suitable for this work.P33If you answered “yes” to all these questions, then volcanology could be a good career choice for you. Read the passage to find out more about being a volcanologist.Skimming for general idea(1)What is the writer’s job?He is a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. He mainly collects information about Mount Kilauea.(2) The writer’s attitude towards his job is ____.
A. bored B. indifferent
C. enthusiastic D. disappointing (3) Divide the passage into three parts and get the main idea of each part.Skim the text and do the following tasks.Check your answer.The main idea of each part.Description of his job as a volcanologistDescription of his first sight of an eruptionHis love for his job and volcanoesParagraphs 1-2Paragraphs 3-4Paragraph 5Scanning for specific information(1) The writer worked as a volcanologist in Hawaii ______.
A. 5 years ago B. 10 years ago
C. 15 years ago C. 20 years ago(2) The eruption mentioned in the passage took place _______.
A. in the morning B. in the afternoon
C. in the evening C. at noonCheck your answer.Choose the best answer.(3) When boiling rock erupts from a volcano, it causes less damage than you imagine because ______.
A. the temperature is not very high
B. no one lives near the top of the Mount Kilauea
C. people know how to escape the rocks
D. the buildings near the volcanoes are very firm(4) How many scientists are driven up the mountain the next day?
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5(5) The passage suggests that ________.
A. the writer is worried about his job
B. the writer is anxious about his job
C. the writer is interested in his work
D. the writer is tired of his workThe writer describes his first sight of a volcanic eruption.The writer expresses his love for his job and why he loves it.The writer states again his love for his work and volcanoes.The writer describes his first closer look at a volcanic eruption.The writer describes his job and its importance.15432Put the following sentences into the right order.Why does the writer say that he has the greatest job in the world?
Why is a volcanologist’s job important?
(3) Where is Mount Kilauea?
(4) Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?
(5) What made the author realize that an eruption occurred?
(6) Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?
(7) What did the scientists do after the eruption?
(8) Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?
(9) What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years?Answer these questions using complete sentences.Check the answers.Why does the writer say that he has the greatest job in the world? (2) Why is a volcanologist’s job important?Volcanologists study volcanoes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and therefore save many lives.Mount Kilauea is in Hawaii.The lava flows down the mountain and can cover up or burn villages in its path. The rocks that erupt from the volcano usually don’t damage anything because no one lives near the crater.(3) Where is Mount Kilauea?(4) Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?1) my bed began shaking
2) a strange sound
3) my bedroom became as bright as day
4) an absolutely fantastic sight
5) red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the air (5) What made the author realize that an eruption occurred?(6) Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?The scientists needed to get samples of the lava so that they could study them.put on special clothes; dropped as close as possible to the crater; slowly made their way to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red, boiling centre; climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for studyThe author was wearing special protective clothing that made it difficult to walk.The writer finds their beauty and their potential to cause great damage very impressive.(7) What did the scientists do after the eruption?(8) Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?(9) What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years?volcanologistCollectingpredicthow fastboiling rocklavatwo other scientistscraterat the toplater studyComplete the table.Read and pay attention to the underlined parts.We use having + past participle to refer to an action that takes place before the time expressed by the main verb.Careful reading重难点句式分析1. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast.两个并列的宾语从句v-ing的完成式作状语Having settled down in his new house, he set about writing his next book.
在新房子里住下来以后，他就着手写下一本书了。
Having answered the teacher’s questions, she sat down and felt much more relaxed.
回答老师的问题后，她坐下来，感到轻松多了。We use having + past participle to refer to an action that takes place before the time expressed by the main verb.收集和评估了这些信息之后，我就帮助其他科学家一起预测下次火山熔岩将往何处流去，流速是多少。Translation1. 工作做完之后，我就回家了。
Having finished my work, I went home.
2. 这位老先生在排了半个小时队后，突然意识到他把支票落在车里了。
Having waited in the queue for half an
hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the cheque in the car. 2. The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study, but this being my first experience, I stayed at the top and watched them.连接并列句, 表转折独立主格结构：代词+现在分词 to do作目的状语动词-ing形式可以有自己逻辑上的主语，这种逻辑主谓的结构可以在句子中作状语用。
With night coming on, we started for home.
夜幕降临，我们启程回家了。
The weather being fine, we have made up our minds to go for a picnic.
天气很好，我们决定去野炊。另外两人攀下火山口去收集供日后研究用的岩浆，我是第一次经历这样的事，所以留在山顶上观察他们。Translation1. 他站在窗前，阳光洒在他的脸上。
He stood at the window, the sun shining upon his face.
2. 姑娘两眼望着他,他不知道说什么好.
The girl staring at him, he didn't know what to say.Post-reading activities1 Having learned a little more about
the work of a volcanologist, do you
think it is an occupation you would
enjoy? Give your reasons.
2 If you could meet the writer of the
passage, what questions would you ask?DiscussionDiscuss these questions with your partner and be prepared to report to the class.P35 2P35 3Pair workIn pairs discuss what skills you think a volcanologist should have. Make a list.
practical skills for performing experiments and operating scientific equipmentknowledge of volcanoesresearch skillsskill in analysing and interpreting research results and other information…Possible answers:Then look at these three people who would like to study volcanoes. Which one would you choose to become a vocalnologist? Give your reasons.Pair workSuggested answers: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 in devising experiments and analysing data.Charles Wild: He is a medical doctor with an interest in volcanoes. He has experience in 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 her university courses or be able to learn them on the job. She seems to be the most suitable candidate.DecisionThe author was ____________ a volcanologist __________ the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory 20 years ago. Two weeks after he arrived in Hawaii, he saw an _______ for the first time. It was very bright _________ it was night. There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and red hot lava was _____________ hundreds of metres into the air. The day after the eruption two other scientists and he wanted to __________ the crater. They put on white protective suits, helmets, big boots and special gloves, _____ made them look like spacemen. They slowly ______________ to the edge of the crater to collect some lava for later study. _______________ volcanoes for many years, the author is still __________ their beauty as well as their _________ to cause great damage.appointed aseruptionalthoughworking forfountainingpotentialget close towhichmade their wayHaving studiedamazed atFill in the blanks to finish the Summary of the text and then try to retell it.注: word 文档
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Mother Nature is good, but also cruel butcher.
大自然是善良的慈母，同时也是冷酷的
屠夫。 ——雨果
The time human cheer their victory to nature, is also the beginning of nature to punish.
当人类欢呼对自然的胜利之时，也就是自然对人类惩罚的开始。
——黑格尔?Now 2 mins to test your spelling.English-Chinesediagram, erupt, hurricane, questionnaire, evaluate, absolute, actual, potential, candidate, typhoon, precious, document, sweat, appreciation任命，波动，适合，前往，射中，惊慌，匆匆看一遍，保证When finishing, exchange your papers to see who does the best.Spelling BeeChinese-EnglishHomework Write a summary of the text in about 150 words.alongside, appoint, evaluate, wave, fountain, absolute, absolutely, suit, make one’s way, potential.2. 发挥想象，连词成文(50-100字)。
2. To try to get the interest and the danger of being a volcanologist
3. To learn to use some words, expressions and patterns in the passage
4. To know the skills a volcanologist should haveCan you imagine climbing into a live volcano in order to measure the temperature of the boiling rock inside?
Would you want to do such dangerous work? Do you think you would enjoy studying volcanoes as a job?Now finish the questionnaire to find out if you would be suitable for this work.P33If you answered “yes” to all these questions, then volcanology could be a good career choice for you. Read the passage to find out more about being a volcanologist.Skimming for general idea(1)What is the writer’s job?He is a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. He mainly collects information about Mount Kilauea.(2) The writer’s attitude towards his job is ____.
A. bored B. indifferent
C. enthusiastic D. disappointing (3) Divide the passage into three parts and get the main idea of each part.Skim the text and do the following tasks.Check your answer.The main idea of each part.Description of his job as a volcanologistDescription of his first sight of an eruptionHis love for his job and volcanoesParagraphs 1-2Paragraphs 3-4Paragraph 5Scanning for specific information(1) The writer worked as a volcanologist in Hawaii ______.
A. 5 years ago B. 10 years ago
C. 15 years ago C. 20 years ago(2) The eruption mentioned in the passage took place _______.
A. in the morning B. in the afternoon
C. in the evening C. at noonCheck your answer.Choose the best answer.(3) When boiling rock erupts from a volcano, it causes less damage than you imagine because ______.
A. the temperature is not very high
B. no one lives near the top of the Mount Kilauea
C. people know how to escape the rocks
D. the buildings near the volcanoes are very firm(4) How many scientists are driven up the mountain the next day?
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5(5) The passage suggests that ________.
A. the writer is worried about his job
B. the writer is anxious about his job
C. the writer is interested in his work
D. the writer is tired of his workThe writer describes his first sight of a volcanic eruption.The writer expresses his love for his job and why he loves it.The writer states again his love for his work and volcanoes.The writer describes his first closer look at a volcanic eruption.The writer describes his job and its importance.15432Put the following sentences into the right order.Why does the writer say that he has the greatest job in the world?
Why is a volcanologist’s job important?
(3) Where is Mount Kilauea?
(4) Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?
(5) What made the author realize that an eruption occurred?
(6) Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?
(7) What did the scientists do after the eruption?
(8) Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?
(9) What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years?Answer these questions using complete sentences.Check the answers.Why does the writer say that he has the greatest job in the world? (2) Why is a volcanologist’s job important?Volcanologists study volcanoes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and therefore save many lives.Mount Kilauea is in Hawaii.The lava flows down the mountain and can cover up or burn villages in its path. The rocks that erupt from the volcano usually don’t damage anything because no one lives near the crater.(3) Where is Mount Kilauea?(4) Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?1) my bed began shaking
2) a strange sound
3) my bedroom became as bright as day
4) an absolutely fantastic sight
5) red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the air (5) What made the author realize that an eruption occurred?(6) Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?The scientists needed to get samples of the lava so that they could study them.put on special clothes; dropped as close as possible to the crater; slowly made their way to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red, boiling centre; climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for studyThe author was wearing special protective clothing that made it difficult to walk.The writer finds their beauty and their potential to cause great damage very impressive.(7) What did the scientists do after the eruption?(8) Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?(9) What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years?volcanologistCollectingpredicthow fastboiling rocklavatwo other scientistscraterat the toplater studyComplete the table.Read and pay attention to the underlined parts.We use having + past participle to refer to an action that takes place before the time expressed by the main verb.Careful reading重难点句式分析1. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast.两个并列的宾语从句v-ing的完成式作状语Having settled down in his new house, he set about writing his next book.
在新房子里住下来以后，他就着手写下一本书了。
Having answered the teacher’s questions, she sat down and felt much more relaxed.
回答老师的问题后，她坐下来，感到轻松多了。We use having + past participle to refer to an action that takes place before the time expressed by the main verb.收集和评估了这些信息之后，我就帮助其他科学家一起预测下次火山熔岩将往何处流去，流速是多少。Translation1. 工作做完之后，我就回家了。
Having finished my work, I went home.
2. 这位老先生在排了半个小时队后，突然意识到他把支票落在车里了。
Having waited in the queue for half an
hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the cheque in the car. 2. The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study, but this being my first experience, I stayed at the top and watched them.连接并列句, 表转折独立主格结构：代词+现在分词 to do作目的状语动词-ing形式可以有自己逻辑上的主语，这种逻辑主谓的结构可以在句子中作状语用。
With night coming on, we started for home.
夜幕降临，我们启程回家了。
The weather being fine, we have made up our minds to go for a picnic.
天气很好，我们决定去野炊。另外两人攀下火山口去收集供日后研究用的岩浆，我是第一次经历这样的事，所以留在山顶上观察他们。Translation1. 他站在窗前，阳光洒在他的脸上。
He stood at the window, the sun shining upon his face.
2. 姑娘两眼望着他,他不知道说什么好.
The girl staring at him, he didn't know what to say.Post-reading activities1 Having learned a little more about
the work of a volcanologist, do you
think it is an occupation you would
enjoy? Give your reasons.
2 If you could meet the writer of the
passage, what questions would you ask?DiscussionDiscuss these questions with your partner and be prepared to report to the class.P35 2P35 3Pair workIn pairs discuss what skills you think a volcanologist should have. Make a list.
practical skills for performing experiments and operating scientific equipmentknowledge of volcanoesresearch skillsskill in analysing and interpreting research results and other information…Possible answers:Then look at these three people who would like to study volcanoes. Which one would you choose to become a vocalnologist? Give your reasons.Pair workSuggested answers: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 in devising experiments and analysing data.Charles Wild: He is a medical doctor with an interest in volcanoes. He has experience in 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 her university courses or be able to learn them on the job. She seems to be the most suitable candidate.DecisionThe author was ____________ a volcanologist __________ the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory 20 years ago. Two weeks after he arrived in Hawaii, he saw an _______ for the first time. It was very bright _________ it was night. There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and red hot lava was _____________ hundreds of metres into the air. The day after the eruption two other scientists and he wanted to __________ the crater. They put on white protective suits, helmets, big boots and special gloves, _____ made them look like spacemen. They slowly ______________ to the edge of the crater to collect some lava for later study. _______________ volcanoes for many years, the author is still __________ their beauty as well as their _________ to cause great damage.appointed aseruptionalthoughworking forfountainingpotentialget close towhichmade their wayHaving studiedamazed atFill in the blanks to finish the Summary of the text and then try to retell it.注: word 文档
点击此处链接
Mother Nature is good, but also cruel butcher.
大自然是善良的慈母，同时也是冷酷的
屠夫。 ——雨果
The time human cheer their victory to nature, is also the beginning of nature to punish.
当人类欢呼对自然的胜利之时，也就是自然对人类惩罚的开始。
——黑格尔?Now 2 mins to test your spelling.English-Chinesediagram, erupt, hurricane, questionnaire, evaluate, absolute, actual, potential, candidate, typhoon, precious, document, sweat, appreciation任命，波动，适合，前往，射中，惊慌，匆匆看一遍，保证When finishing, exchange your papers to see who does the best.Spelling BeeChinese-EnglishHomework Write a summary of the text in about 150 words.alongside, appoint, evaluate, wave, fountain, absolute, absolutely, suit, make one’s way, potential.2. 发挥想象，连词成文(50-100字)。