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Unit 4 Natural disasters
Listening and talking
Write down the names of the following disasters.
tornado
tsunami
earthquake
wildfire
flood
Lead-in
When these natural disasters happen, what should we do to protect ourselves
Type of natural disaster: tornado
Ways to protect ourselves:
cover our eyes;
stay indoors;
don’t drive or walk outside in a tornado
...
Listen to the news reports and tick the disasters you hear.
○ earthquake ○ tornado ○ wildfire ○ drought
○ landslide ○ tsunami ○ flood ○ volcanic eruption
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Listen for details
Think about what you are listening for before you listen: numbers, dates, times, addresses, activities, people or places, reasons, etc.
Circle the key word(s) in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to.
Questions Type of information Answer
1. What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Ecuador number
2. How many people were killed or injured in Ecuador
3. Where are the floods
4. What are the rescue workers and soldiers doing in the flood-hit area
5. When did people see the tornado in Memphis
6. Which buildings were damaged in Seoul
7. What caused the landside in Seoul
7.8
number
230 killed; 1500 injured
place
Central China
Activities
Working day and night to make them safe
time
9:25 a.m.
Place
A library and a building
Reason
By heavy rain that has fallen in the last week
Speaking
Read about the disasters below and prepare a short news report on one of them. Then present your news report to a partner.
Earthquake
Wenchuan, China
14:28 Monday,12 May
Magnitude 7.8(8.0)
At least 8,500 killed(by 13 May)
Rescue workers(medical teams, troops, volunteers, etc.) organised quickly
Wildfire
Alberta, Canada
Began on 1 May
2,400 homes destroyed
Almost 88,000 people evacuated
Hundreds of firefighters arrived
Planes, helicopters used to fight the fire
No deaths, no injuries
Flood
Colombo,Sri Lanka
Began in May
82 killed, 500,000 affected
Rescue teams provided food and water
Shelters set up by the government
EXAMPLE
Good morning. Today is 13 May. A huge earthquake hit Wenchuan, China yesterday afternoon...
Prepare for a disaster
Listen to the conversation again and notice the Earthquake safety tips.
Teacher: Thank you, Mrs Fors. That was a great presentation! Class, do you have any questions for Mrs Fors
Student 1: Mrs Fors, I think you’re a hero. And Lucky is very cute. I’d like to know what we can do to prevent natural disasters.
Ms Fors: Well, there’s no way to prevent earthquakes and storms. But if we prepare, we can keep them from becoming disasters that kill or injure people. To be ready, we should make a safety list of what to do, where to go, and who to contact.
Student 1: So what should we do if there’s an earthquake
Ms Fors: Remember to “drop, cover, and hold on”. Drop down onto your hands and knees,
cover your head with your hands, and stay away from glass, windows, or anything
that could fall. You could find cover under a desk or table. Hold on to the desk or
table so it doesn’t move away from you.
Prepare for a disaster
Listen to the conversation again and notice the Earthquake safety tips.
Teacher: What should we do if we’re outside when an earthquake happens
Ms Fors: Go to an open space away from buildings, trees, or power lines.
Student 2: And what about after an earthquake
Ms Fors: Well, if you’re trapped, you can use a cell phone to call or text for help. You can also tap on a pipe or a wall, or whistle for help. That way Lucky and I can find you!
Student 2: I have a question for Lucky. Do you like being a rescue dog
Ms Fors: Lucky, what do you say
[Sound of dog barking twice]
Teacher: I think he says he’s a lucky dog.
[They laugh.]
Imagine you are a soldier who have rescued many people trapped in an earthquake, please report to the class the safety instructions you listed and then explain what emergency supplies should be kept on hand.
Break the process down so that the conversation has a logical order.
You can use:
Use a cellphone to call or text for help;
Tap on a pipe or a wall, or whistle for help;
Drop down onto your hands and knees;
Cover your head with your hands;
Stay away from anything that could fall;
Hold on to the desk or table;
Go to an open space, etc.
Use a flashlight for help or for light;
Bring warm clothes to shelter from coldness;
Have enough water and food at least for three days;
Apply fist aid kit to deal with injuries.
First of all/ First/ ...
Next/ After that/ Also/ Second / ...
Finally/ Third/ ...
If you find yourself in danger from an earthquake, first of all, stay calm. Then __________________ if necessary. If not, remember to ____________________________, and _________________. Now for our emergency supplies, we would suggest always ______________________________ for three days, a cellphone that can___________________. A first aid kit is also important, because it _______________________.
Earthquake
Use a cellphone to text or call for help
Go to an open space
Have on hand enough water and food
Help you deal with injuries
Cover your head with your hands
Find a corner to hide
text or call for help
having on hand enough water and food
help you deal with injuries
go to an open space
find a corner to hide
cover your head with your hands
Commonly used expressions
Today is …
It is … today.
It was just now that…
in … city/town/province
North/west/southwest of…
A disaster struck…
An earthquake happened…
A typhoon hit/landed…
When
Where
What
Possible answer:
Good morning. Today is 13 May. A huge earthquake hit Wenchuan, China yesterday afternoon. It has killed at least 8,500 people by now. The earthquake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale. Injured survivors have been moved to safety by rescue workers, including medical workers, troops, and volunteers, who organized quickly.
Earthquake
Prepare a basic disaster supplies kit and find a safe place.
Drop down to the ground.
Find cover under a desk or table, and hold on to it.
Cover your head and neck with your hands.
Stay away from windows, or furniture that can fall on you.
If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from trees, buildings, and
power lines.
Sample Answer
Wildfire
Gather emergency supplies.
Use masks or wet towels to help you breathe and keep smoke outside.
If you are trapped, call 110, give your location and turn on lights to
help rescuers find you.
Flood
Gather emergency supplies.
Leave areas subject to flooding: low spots.
Avoid driving through flooded areas and accessing to standing water.
Turn off all main power switch and gas.
Sample Answer
I need a whistle in my emergency kit. If I am trapped in a destroyed building, I can use it to get help. I need water and food for three days. The city could be damaged, and we might not be able to get water or food in the supermarket ...
Sample Answer
begin to do sth 开始做某事
begin to do sth 开始做某事
begin to do sth 开始做某事
Language Points:
1.在乡下
2. 在村里
3. 太...而不能...
4. 拒绝做某事
5. 从...跑出来； 用完，耗尽
in the countryside
in the village
too...to...
refuse to do sth
run out of
◆焦点句型1 Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat ...
鸡甚至猪都焦躁不安，不愿进食……
【品句会意】
（1）The luggage is too heavy for him _______ carry.
行李太重了，他搬不动。
（2）He is too shy ________ (give) a speech in public.
他太害羞了，不敢在公共场合演讲。
to
to give
【过关点睛】
（1）基本意义： survive v. 生存；存活；幸存；艰难度过；比……活得长
survive survivor n. 幸存者 survival n.幸存；生还
（2）常用搭配：
幸免于； 从……中活过来
靠……存活下来
作为……继续存在
从……留存下来
survive sth
survive on
survive as ...
survive from
（3）核心用法：survive sb by ...
She survived her husband by five years. 她比她丈夫多活了五年。
【巧练助记】语法填空
（1） Many of the small, independent businesses are struggling _______ (survive).
（2）It’s really difficult to survive ________ 120 a week in London.
to survive
on
使某人幸存
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