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Unit 4 Natural Disasters
Reading and Thinking
learning objectives
Reflect on the lessons that we learn from the earthquake;
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Read a text about Tangshan earthquake and gather information;
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In this class, you will
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Know about Literary journalism
tsunami
flood
volcanic eruption
drought
tornado
earthquake
Earthquake
feel
see
crack
burst
injure
fall down
destory
shocked
frightened
scared
Look at the title and photo.
The Night The Earth Didn't Sleep
A big earthquake hit Tangshan at night and caused
great damage.A big earthquake hit Tangshan at night and caused
great damage.
A big earthquake hit Tangshan at night and caused great damage.
Activity1.
what is the text talk about
Read the text carefully and then write down the main idea of each paragraph.
Paragraph 1: ____________________________________
Paragraph 2: ____________________________________
Paragraph 3: ____________________________________
Paragraph 4: ____________________________________
Paragraph 5:
Warning signs before the earthquake.
The happening of the big earthquake.
The immediate effects of the earthquake.
The rescue work.
The revival of the city.
Activity 2
Literary journalism
报告文学是一种介于新闻报道和文学作品之间的文体，其题材和所描写的人物是真实发生的历史事件和真实人物。
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before
during
after
Tangshan earthquake
Para 1
Para 2&3
Para 4&5
Activity 3: Draw the time line

Before the earthquake
Activity4.
Warning signs
Q:What were some of the strange things happening
before the earthquake
● Water in the village wells rose and fell.
● Deep cracks appeared in their walls.
● Animals were acting strangely.
● Bright lights were seen in the sky
● Loud noises were heard.
During the earthquake
Activity5.
Detailed information.
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before
during
after
● What happened later that afternoon
● How did people feel
Activity 5: Read the text again and sort out the detailed
information.
● When did the earthquake happen
● What damage did it cause to the city and people
● When did the earthquake happen
At 3:42 a.m. on 28 July 1976.
● What damage did it cause to the city and people
Nearly everything was destroyed and more than 400,000 people were killed or badly injured.
● What happened later that afternoon
Another big quake shook Tangshan again.
● How did people feel
They felt shocked and helpless.
After the earthquake
Activity6.
WHO WHAT
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before
during
after
1. Who came to the rescue What did they do
2. What does the author mean by “Slowly, the city began
to breathe again”
Activity 6: WHO WHAT
1. Who came to the rescue What did they do
150,000 soldiers. They were sent to dig out those who were trapped and bury the dead.
More than 10,000 doctors and nurses. They came to provide medical care.
Workers. They built shelters for survivors whose homes
had been destroyed.
2. What does the author mean by “Slowly, the
city began to breathe again”
The writer means that the city began to function again.
What can you learn from these events
Discussion
1. What can you learn from
these events
2. What can you do to
prepare for a disaster
Learn from these events
1. Acting quickly and in unity is the best way to
get over such disasters.
Learn from these events
2. The strong support from government and
people around are also very important.
Learn from these events
3.We should develop better ways to detect and
prepare for these disasters.
Prepare for a disaster
Summary
Homework:
Find out various rhetorical devices (修辞手法) in the text.
Thanks for your listening!
make friends with the earth

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