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Unit 8 Safe and sound
In this unit,
we will
read about a man's experience of surviving an earthquake;



talk and write about what to do in emergencies and
natural disasters;
learn about emergencies and natural disasters around
the world;
better understand how to stay safe in emergencies and
natural disasters.









Life is priceless; safety comes first.
What’s the meaning of
the title
安然无恙
What comes to
mind when you
see the title
How do you understand emergencies and natural disasters, and what are their key differences
physical safety
unharmed or healthy
feelings of luck
…
What is an emergency
An emergency is a sudden, serious and dangerous event or situation. People need to act quickly to deal with it.
What is a natural disaster
A natural disaster is a sudden and powerful event in nature, such as an earthquake or a flood.
It is the Safety Week at Sunshine Middle School. Let's learn about emergencies and natural disasters and find out how
to stay safe in these situations.
Welcome to the unit
Unit 8
Safe and sound
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
learn about emergencies and natural disasters around
the world
talk about an emergency or a natural disaster and suggest a headline for it









A
Sandy is reading a newspaper. Decide which headlines are about emergencies (E) and which are about natural disasters (ND).
Emergency or natural disaster
E
ND
ND
E
E
ND
ND
E
In newspaper headlines, the simple present tense is used.
断电
P107
Words like a, an, the and the verb be are often left out.
Have you experienced or read about such events before
驶离道路
1. What happened in the event (Multiple choice)
(A) Car accidents (B) Bad weather
(C) Big crash (D) Traffic jam
2. How many people were injured in the event
(A) 12 (B) Over 40 (C) 50 (D) Not mentioned
3. Where did the event happen
(A) in Star City (B) in Star Town
(C) in Sandy’s town (D) at Millie’s neighborhood
B
Sandy and Millie are talking about emergencies and natural disasters. Let’s listen and choose the right answers.
1. What was the main cause of the accident
2. How does Sandy describe the accident
The havey fog was the main cause of the accident.
Sandy describes it as one of the largest traffic accidents in the town’s history.
Sandy: Did you hear about the fog disaster in Star Town last week
Millie: No. What happened
Sandy: The fog was so thick that drivers couldn't see more than a
metre in front of them.
Millie: Oh, really
Sandy: Yes. Many cars hit each other. It was one of the largest traffic
accidents in the town's history!
Millie: Was anyone hurt
Sandy: Yes. Twelve people died, and over 40 were hurt in the accident.
Millie: That's terrible!
1
2
听说
发生什么了？
如此……以至于……
超过
less than 少于
one of + the + adj.最高级 + n.复数
最……的……之一
die v. 死亡
die from… 死于……(外因)
die of… 死于……(内因)
那太糟糕了！
在……前面
What should middle school students do when
going out on foggy days
Wear bright, light-colored clothing
Always use sidewalks and crosswalks.
Wear safety gear(护具) and slow down.
…
Read and learn the conversation by heart in 3 minutes.
Sandy: Did you hear about the _______ in Star Town
last week
Millie: No. _____________
Sandy: The fog was so thick that __________________________
__________ in front of them.
Millie: Oh, _______
Sandy: Yes. Many cars hit each other. It was ________________
______________ in the town's history!
Millie: Was anyone hurt
Sandy: Yes. __________________, and over 40 were hurt in the
accident.
Millie: _____________!
We’ll see which group does the best.
Sandy: Did you hear about the fog disaster
in Star Town last week
Millie: No. What happened
Sandy: The fog was so thick that drivers
couldn't see more than a metre in
front of them.
Millie: Oh, really
Sandy: Yes. Many cars hit each other. It
was one of the largest traffic
accidents in the town's history!
Millie: Was anyone hurt
Sandy: Yes. Twelve people died, and over
40 were hurt in the accident.
Millie: That's terrible!
Work in pairs and talk about an emergency or a natural disaster you have heard about or experienced Use the conversation below as a model.
where
when
what
casualties
(伤亡情况)
Useful expressions:
A: Did you hear about ...
B: Yes/No. What happened
A: ... told me about it. There
was ...
B: Oh, really
A: Yes. It was terrible. ...
B: Was anyone hurt
A: ...
A: Did you hear about the flood in Wuhan last month
B: No. What happened
A: My friend told me about it. There was heavy rain for several days.
B: Oh, really
A: Yes, it was terrible. There was water all around his house. His furniture and all his books got wet.
B: Did your friend leave his house
A: Yes. He and his family moved to his uncle's house, as his uncle lived far away and there was no flood there.
In pairs, suggest a headline for the emergency or natural disaster you talked about in Part B.
C
Heavy snowstorm
closes all schools
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Big earthquake damages important bridge
Ice on road causes ten-car accident
Child falls into river, rescued
by passerby
…
In newspaper headlines, the simple present tense is used.
Words like a, an, the and the verb be are often left out.
(1) The heavy snow trapped the hikers in the
mountains.
1. House fire traps five and firemen save the family
房屋失火困住五人，消防员救出全家。
trap v.
大雪将徒步旅行者们困在了山里。
把……困住；使……陷入困境
(2) Don't trap yourself in the past. Look forward.
不要将自己困在过去。要向前看。
2. Did you hear about the fog disaster in Star Town last week
你听说上周星城的雾灾了吗？
hear about
(1) Did you hear about the school basketball game
Our team won!
你听说学校篮球赛的事了吗？我们队赢了！
听说
(2) She heard about the concert from her best friend.
她从她最好的朋友那里听说了这场演唱会。
翻译句子。
1. 你从哪里听说这个消息的？
2. 她以前从没听说过这位著名的歌手。
Where did you hear about this news
She has never heard about this famous singer before.
3. The fog was so thick that drivers couldn't see more than a metre in front of them.
雾太浓了，司机们看不见前方一米以外的地方。
so+形容词/副词+that…
(1) The box is so heavy that I can't carry it by myself.
这个箱子 太 重了， 以至于 我一个人搬不动。
如此……以至于……
(2) She ran so quickly that she won the race.
她跑得如此之快，以至于赢得了比赛。
翻译句子。
1. 她 非常 善良， 所以 每个人都喜欢她。
2. 他们工作得如此努力，以至于提前完成了项目。
She is so kind that everyone likes her.
They worked so hard that they finished their project early.
4. It was one of the largest traffic accidents in the town's history!
这是该镇历史上最大的交通事故之一！
one of + the + adj.最高级 + n.复数
(1) The Yangtze River is one of the longest rivers in the
world.
长江是世界上最长的河流之一。
最……的……之一
(2) English is one of the most important subjects for us.
英语对我们来说是最重要的科目之一。
翻译句子。
1. 熊猫是中国最受欢迎的动物之一。
2. 上海是世界上 最大的城市之一 。
Panda is one of the most popular animals in China.
Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in the world.
When finishing, exchange your papers to grade each other.(Score one point for each correct answer.)
Name
Score
Now 3 minutes to test your spelling.
1. English-Chinese
sound
situation
lightning
2. Chinese-English
无家可归的
超过
如此……以至于……
可怕的
听说
最……的……之一
1. In an e___________, like a fire or earthquake, it’s
important to stay calm and call for help.
2. The weather forecast says there might be a t_______
next week, so we should prepare well.
3. The car a________ on the highway caused a long
traffic jam.
4. Many people lost their homes in the flood and became
h_________.
5. The h_________ in my house stopped working during
the cold winter night.
I. 根据句意及首字母提示写出正确的单词。
mergency
yphoon
ccident
omeless
eating
Ⅱ. 根据汉语提示完成句子。
1. 你听说过昨天发生在市中心的事故吗？
Did you ____________ the accident that happened yesterday
2. 这个消息太令人惊讶了，以至于我一个字都说不出来。
The news was _______ surprising _______ I was cannot say a word.
3. 中国是一个历史远超过五千年的国家。
China is a country with a history of ____________ 5,000 years.
4. 长城是世界最著名的奇迹之一。
The Great Wall is ______________________________ in the world.
5. 几只小猫被困在了树上下不来。
Several kittens were __________ in the tree and couldn't get down.
hear about
so that
more than
one of the most famous wonders
trapped
1. How do you understand emergencies and
natural disasters, and what are their key
differences
2. Can you understand the conversation
about emergencies and natural disasters
3. Can you talk about an emergency or a
natural disaster you have heard about or
experienced Can you suggest a headline
for it
1. Memorize the important words and phrases
in this lesson.
2. Search for more information about
emergencies and natural disasters.
3. Preview Reading on pages 108-111.

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