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Unit 6 Disaster and hope
Listening and Speaking
Learning objectives
At the end of the class, students will be able to:
1.acquire words and expressions related to natural disasters;
2.understand weather forecast and learn to talk about weather conditions;
3.know how to respond to natural disasters and develop a safety awareness and a positive life attitude.
Guess who I am!
wildfire
drought
typhoon
earthquake
blizzard
tsunami
avalanche
In 1881, a typhoon struck the small Vietnamese city of Haiphong, bringing terrible strong winds. When it hit the coast, causing severe flood and costing the lives of up to 300,000 citizens.
Activity 1 Read and complete the reports.
Focus on expressions describing natural disasters.
When
What
Where
How
Report
Example
....struck..., destroying...as well as claiming...lives
...suffered...which is agreed to have a magnitude of..., causing...
...hit..., causing...
...brought..., resulting in the deaths of...
Earthquake
Wenchuan, China
12 May, 2008
A magnitude of 8.0
At least 8,500 people killed
More than 200,000 people injured
The strongest earthquake in China since 1949.
Activity 2 Prepare a report.
How could you know a natural disaster before it happens
San Francisco
Phoenix
Anchorage
Houston
Washington, DC
Activity 3
Listen and match
heavy rain
strong wind
heavy snow
hurricane
high temperature
*Forthcoming weather conditions
*Temperature levels
*Weather warnings
We’re going to see/experience...
San Francisco
Phoenix
Anchorage
Houston
Washington, DC
Listen and fill the blanks
Temperatures will stay around ______.
Temperature will stay around ____.
Temperatures are going to stay around ________.
Temperatures will be moderate around______.
People are about to be hit by temperatures of ___________.
-15℃
up to 52℃
30℃
13℃
25℃
-13℃
-30℃
USA Weather Forecast
in 2080
What weather warnings does the reporter give
Be sure to wear____________ if you do have to go outside.
High temperature
Drink__________ and try to stay cool, be sure to get ____________ if you or others have symptoms of heatstroke.
Hurricane
Be sure to _______indoors.
Listen out for the ___________ .
Heavy rain
Do not try to drive through__________!
If you must drive, drive _______and steadily.
warm clothes
lots of water
medical attention
stay safe
latest forecast
floodwaters
slowly
Heavy snow
-16℃
48℃
15℃
39℃
25℃
Good morning, everyone!
Welcome to today’s weather report for China.
Let’s look at ….
Thank you for listening.
Activity 4 Give a weather forecast
Activity 5 Role play
Suppose you were a reporter from CGTV. Now you’re reporting on the damage to Guilin and you want to interview some citizens.
Your questions should cover the following aspects:
Feelings/ Weather conditions/
Safety warnings/ Help needed
Further thinking
As students, what can we do to deal with natural disasters
“There are so many natural disasters on the news every day.
It always seems so far away and
there’s nothing you can do to help.”
Before：Forecast and get prepared.
During: Protect ourselves and stay optimistic.
After: Study harder, reflect on ourselves and give a helping hand.
Assignment
Individual work
Talk about another natural disaster you have heard about or seen on the news and voice your opinion.
Group work
Search information about Hurricane Katrina online and know about its cause, impact and rescue work.

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