课件26张PPT。tornado
hurricaneNatural Disastersearthquake sandstormlightningvolcanic eruptionModule 4 Sandstorms in AsiaIntroductionReading &Vocabulary
How beautiful it is !What are they doing?What happened one day?But one day something happened .What natural disaster is it?
It is a sandstorm .
It is very frightening .buryThe sand almost buries the house .North AmericaCentral AfricaAustralia Central Asia这张照片是3月17日由NASA的OrbView-2卫星拍摄的真彩色照片
。在照片上,沙尘已经越过黄海,到达了日本以东的太平洋上空。
事实上,这次10年以来中国北方最大的沙尘暴不仅仅影响了日本,
据美国国家海洋和大气局(NOAA)报告,这次的沙尘暴已经跨越
太平洋,于27日到达了美国西海岸! BCAInner Mongolia GansuXinjiangInner Mongolia has many sandstorms every year . It is far away from the sea , so it is an inland region .
Look at the picture below .Complete the sentences using the correct form of these words . blow bury frightening
last (v) sandstormThere had been a . It for ten hours and was very . The wind the sand high around the houses , and some cars were ______ almost completely by the sand . sandstormhas lastedfrighteningblewburiedThe day before yesterdayYesterdayTodayLook at these pictures .Now work in pairs . Discuss the following statements and decide which statement is false . ( / )(×)( / ) ( / ) ( / ) ( / )1. Sandstorms begin in desert areas .Deserts are created by climate changes .Deserts are also created because people cut down trees and dig up grass .Sandstorms from Asia have blown across the Pacific Ocean to American .Sandstorms can’t be prevented .The inland region has more sandstorms than the one near the sea .Discussion Work in groups of 4-6 . Discuss these questions . The team leaders from each group report their answers to the class .1. What should you do in a sandstorm to protect yourself?2. Which do you think is more dangerous , an earthquake or a sandstorm? Say why.3. Where in China do sandstorms begin?4. If you are in a desert, what is the first sign of a sandstorm?5. Have you ever been in a sandstorm? If yes, describe it to your partner.Pre-reading Look at the photo. Answer the questions.1.What is happening?
2.What is the cyclist wearing and why?
3. What do you think happens to traffic in this situation? Why?
4.What do you think experts advise people to do in this situation?1.What is happening?
There is a sandstorm blowing.
2.What is the cyclist wearing and why?
They’re wearing hoods, masks and glasses to protect themselves.
3. What do you think happens to traffic in this situation? Why?
It moves very slowly. Because it is not clear to see everything on the road and people must take great care.
4.What do you think experts advise people to do in this situation?
Stay at home.
Fast reading:Para.1 a. the description of sandstorms
Para.2 b. the causes of sandstorms
Para.3 c. a major disaster in Asia
Para.4 d. the effects of sandstorms
Para.5 e. the government’s measures
Para.6 f. the forecast and suggestions Further reading:
1.?Sandstorms are strong winds carrying ____ through the air.
A. dirt and mud B. rain and heat
C. sand and dust D. cloud and snow
2.What do the experts advise people to do when a sandstorm arrives in the city?
A. Don’t go out B. Don’t wear masks.
C. Don’t go to work as usual. D. Don’t ride bicycles
3.The factors that cause land to be desert are ____.
A. cutting down trees B. digging up grass
C. climate changes D. all of the above
4. From the last paragraph, we know ____. A. the government is taking measures to prevent sandstorms.
B.?the distance between the desert and the center of Beijing is only 250 kilometers. C. more than 30 million trees have been planted in Beijing .
D. the government won’t plant trees any more in the next five years
Further reading:
5.?Sand dunes mean ____.
A. plants growing in sand
B. sand hills
6. affect means
A. to kill
B. to cause a change
7. you wear a mask over your ____.
A. face
B. body
8. strength is the noun of ____. A. strong
B.?strange
Post reading1. The winds in a sandstorm can sometimes __________________________________________________________
2. When Ren Jianbo was living in Inner Mongolia ________________________________________
3. Sandstorms in China appear to have increased ___________________________
4. Cutting down trees an digging up grass can __________________________________________
5. Traffic moved very slowly because _________________________________________________________
6. The government is planting trees to the west of Beijing to ________________________________
he experienced a terrible sandstorm. as a result of desertification.
cause deserts and sand-storms to increase.the thick dust makes it difficult to see / the drivers cannot see clearly.
prevent the desert coming nearer.
After reading the passage, complete these sentences.strong enough to move sand dunes.
1. What do you think of a sandstorm?2. What is a sandstorm? 3. Do you think how does a strong sandstorm affect us? 4. What are the causes of sandstorms ?5. What should we do if sandstorms occur?6. How can we do to prevent sandstorms?Discussion: Suppose you are a press reporter, you are reporting some people in the street. You may ask the following questions: Measures and Suggestions certain administrative methods be taken to turn desertification preventions into the record to evaluate the work of local government officials. the issue of desertification prevention should be included in the national economic and social development program for the 21st century, and it should be on the list of key national projects and items the prevention plans must be drawn up scientifically, and the management must be strict. ◎◎◎ importance should be attached to experts' participation in the project, and the building of a new type of structure which combines production, scientific research and promotion under the new circumstances. we must do a good job of monitoring and forecasting desertification. We must also establish an information network for national desertification and sandstorm prevention, with forecasting work focused on controlling desertification at the beginning stage.◎◎Design a poster that encourages people to protect the environment.Homework:Thank you all .