(共29张PPT)
Introduction & cultural corner
earthquake
tsunami
volcanic eruption
Introduction
Vocabulary and speaking
tornado
flood
hurricane
lightning
thunderstorm
sandstorm
earthquake
tsunami
tornado
flood
hurricane
lightning
thunderstorm
sandstorm
volcanic eruption
disasters
a lot of water in an area which is usually dry ______
2. a very strong wind or storm ________
3. a lot of rain falling quickly, with loud noises and flashes of light ___________
4. The flash of light which happens during a thunderstorm _________
5. a column of air that turns very quickly ______
flood
hurricane
thunderstorm
lightning
tornado
Activity 1 Match those with the following definitions.
flood lightning thunderstorm tornado hurricane
Activity 2 Make up the conversation:
A: Which disaster do you think is the most terrible
B: In my opinion, …..
A: Why do you think so
B: Because when … comes, ….
Fire
Tornado
Flood
Earthquake
Cultural Corner
Earthquakes Around the Pacific
Activity 1 Fast-reading:
Read the article and answer the questions.
1. Where was the worst Chinese earthquake
It was in Hua County in Shaanxi Province.
2. What was the most dangerous thing about the California Earthquake of 1906
Fires caused by the California Earthquake.
3. Is it possible there could be another earthquake there
Yes, there is.
Country Damage Cause
China
_____
_______
in Shaan
xi ______ _______ eight provinces, ______ an area of …, 60% of the population _____ killed.______, 830,000 people _______________ China is ____________
one of the most _______earth quake regions.
Hua
County
in 1556
affected
covered
were
In all
lost their lives
situated in
Activity 2 Careful reading : Listen, follow and fill in blanks.
active
the USA ________
________
On _____
________ fires _______ by the earthquake did the most ________.
the fire _________ 25,000 buildings,
…250,000 were made ________
in the ______ of California,
about 3,000 deaths. Caused by a ______ on the San Andreas Fault
in California
April 18th
caused
damage
destroyed
homeless
whole
movement
What will you do if there is an earthquake in your town
Activity 3 Discussion in groups
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
What things should we do to protect ourselves
When we are with our friends, encourage each other and don’t lose heart.
Keep ourselves away from the foot of mountains and the sea.
Remember to cut off the fire and electricity.
Hide under the table or the bed, if you are in a room.
Drive to an open field and stay beside the car, if you are driving.
Stay in the corner of the room, if you are in a room.
Choose a small room to stay, such as a bathroom or a kitchen.
Run out to an open field, if you are in a room.
Never use lift. Never jump off the tall buildings.
Protect our nature , and we’ll get a quiet environment.
Homework
1. Go over what you have learnt in this period.
2. Preview Reading and Vocabulary on page 23.
Thank you(共33张PPT)
The Violence of Nature
MODULE
3
Introduction &cultural corner
earthquake
tsunami
volcanic eruption
Introduction
Vocabulary and speaking
tornado
flood
hurricane
lightning
thunderstorm
sandstorm
volcanic eruption
disasters
tornado
flood
hurricane
lightning
volcanic eruption
sandstorm
thunderstorm
a lot of water in an area which is usually dry
______
2. a very strong wind or storm ________
3. a lot of rain falling quickly, with loud noises
and flashes of light ___________
4. The flash of light which happens during a
thunderstorm _________
5. a column of air that turns very quickly
_______
flood
hurricane
thunderstorm
lightning
tornado
Activity 1 Match those with the following definitions.
flood lightning thunderstorm tornado hurricane
Activity 2 Make up the conversation:
A: Which disaster do you think is the most terrible
B: In my opinion, …..
A: Why do you think so
B: Because when … comes, ….
Fire
Tornado
Flood
Earthquake
Cultural Corner
Earthquakes Around the Pacific
Activity 1 Fast-reading:
Read the article and finish the match.
Part 1 (Para. 1): The worst ever earthquake
in the USA and its cause.
Part 2 (Para 2): There are many earthquakes
in the world.
Part 3 (Para 3~5): The worst ever earthquake
in China.
Activity 2 listen and follow:
Read the article and answer the questions.
1. Where was the worst Chinese earthquake
It was in Hua County in Shanxi Province.
2. What was the most dangerous thing about
the California Earthquake of 1906
The fires that started.
3. Is it possible there could be another
earthquake there
Yes, there is.
Country Location Time Damage Cause
China _________ _________in Shaanxi ____ ________ eight provinces ______ an area of …, 60% of the population _____ killed ______, 830,000 people _______ _____________ China is _______
___ one of the most _______earthquake regions.
Hua
County
1556
affected
covered
were
in all
lost their
lives
situated
in
Activity 3 Careful reading :
Read the passage aloud and fill in blanks.
active
the USA ________ ________ ________ ____ fires _______ by the earthquake did the most ________. the fire ____________ 25,000 buildings …250,000 were made ________ in the ______ of California, about 3,000 deaths. Caused by a ______ on the San Andreas Fault
California
the
18th
of
April,
1906
caused
damage
homeless
whole
movement
destroyed
What would you do if there was an earthquake in your town
Activity 4 Discussion in groups
Protect our nature , and we’ll get a quiet environment.
Homework
1. Go over what you have learnt in this period.
2. Preview Reading and Vocabulary on page 23.
Thank you
发生
坐落在…位于…
总共，总计
失去生命，丧生
对…造成破坏
在…方面很积极
死亡 n.
死的 adj.
死 v.
happen occur take place
be situated in…. be located in… lie in..
in all in total a total of…
lose one’s life
do / cause damage to …
be active in…
death
dead
die
Activity 4 Listen to it again and find out important words and phrases
flood
hurricane
lightning
thunderstorm
sandstorm
tornado
earthquake
typhoon
tsunami
volcanic eruption
洪水
飓风
闪电
雷暴
沙尘暴
龙卷风
地震
台风
海啸
火山喷发
Disasters of Nature
