资源简介

(共20张PPT)
Unit 5　
Nature's Temper
第六课时　Section B
(Project & Reflecting)
八年级 英语（下）
Lead in
Work in a group to make a chain story about a wildfire or a snowstorm. Read the introductions of the two stories.
4a
During the hot and dry summer last year, my family experienced the first natural disaster of our lives. We were hiking in the mountains when lightning flashed across the sky. The sky got darker and darker. And then we realized that we weren’t looking at clouds. It was smoke! There was a wildfire!
* Project
Last winter, my family had a terrifying experience. It started one evening while we were enjoying a quiet night at home. My parents were watching TV while my brother was doing his homework. I, on the other hand, was glued to my bedroom window. Thick snow was falling and the world outside was growing whiter and whiter.
Choose one introduction and continue the story. Take turns to add one or two sentences. You can use the example below to help you.
4b
A: “Look!” my brother shouted. “I can see the fire over there!”
B: I had my phone out. I was ready to call for help.
C: My dad …
4c
Write down your story and improve it. Choose one member to tell the story to the class. Vote for the best chain story.
During the hot and dry summer last year, my family experienced the first natural disaster of our lives. We were hiking in the mountains when lightning flashed across the sky. The sky got darker and darker. And then we realized that we weren’t looking at clouds. It was smoke! There was a wildfire!
“Look!” my brother shouted. “I can see the fire over there!” I had my phone out. I was ready to call for help.
My dad shouted, “Wildfire! Let’s run back!” My mother shouted, “Be quick! And be careful!” My father called the firefighters and told them that a wild fire had broken out here. Then we ran down the mountains.
At last, we were safe. And the firefights came, they put out the fire.
Sample
* Reading Plus
Storm Chasing: A Dangerous but Important Job
Are you afraid of big storms Many people are. But did you know some people go out to chase tornadoes Such storms can hit suddenly and move very quickly, so storm chasers always have to be prepared.
be afraid of 害怕
追逐龙卷风
突然来袭
When a tornado is about to hit, professional storm chasers try and get close to it to collect important information. Storm chaser Tim Samaras designed and built many different instruments for studying tornadoes. Throughout his career, the engineer chased down more than 120 tornadoes. Often,
he filmed the storms while they were
happening just a few kilometres away.
During a storm, storm chasers put special equipment in the way of the tornado. The equipment collects information about things such as wind speed and air pressure. This helps scientists to make better forecasts. It can even help people understand how powerful the winds can be, and as a result, change how we build our houses.
收集信息
做出更好的预报
因此
Storm chasing can be exciting, but also very dangerous. The storm chasers' knowledge and experience are not always enough to keep them safe. On 31 May 2013, Samaras and his team were chasing the El Reno tornado in Oklahoma, USA. To their surprise, the tornado behaved in an unexpected way. It grew rapidly and changed its speed and direction.
to one’s surprise 令某人惊讶的是……
On that terrible day, the largest tornado ever recorded appeared. It was 4.2 kilometres wide and had winds topping 480 kilometres per hour. While the tornado was moving towards them, Samaras and his team were driving as fast as they could. Sadly, when the tornado hit their car, it threw their car into the air like a toy. All three men in the car died.
The story of Tim Samaras is very sad, but his work continues to play an important role in weather science. Though storm chasing remains a dangerous job, the goal of storm chasers is to learn more about storms to keep people safe. For people like Samaras, that goal makes it all worth it.
在…… 中起重要作用
Read the text and complete the summary.
1
A tornado is a type of storm. It can hit ________and move very quickly. Storm chasers get close to tornadoes to collect important ____________ . This can help scientists to make better ________ . It can also change how people build ________ . However, storm chasing can be a very __________ job. In 2013, Tim Samaras and his team _______ when they were chasing the El Reno tornado. But storm chasers today continue to do such work. Their goal is to keep people ________.
suddenly
information
forecasts
houses
dangerous
died
safe
Discuss the questions.
2
1. What do you think of Tim Samaras's job as a storm chaser
I think his job is very dangerous but also very important. Although it may cost people's lives, it helps scientists learn more about tornadoes and keep people safe. So it is meaningful work.
2. What do you need to be a good storm chaser
To be a good storm chaser, we need to have rich knowledge about weather. Also, we must be brave enough and have a lot of experience. Besides, we need to be careful and prepared.
3. Do you know of any other dangerous jobs Why do people do them
Yes, I do. For example, firefighters or deep-sea divers. People do these jobs because they are responsible. They want to protect others or help people in need. They also feel proud to do such important work.
Reflecting
1. Can you name different natural disasters and talk about their impacts
2. Can you describe people's actions before, during, and after a natural disaster
3. Can you talk about what you were doing during an event in the past
4. How should we prepare for and stay safe in bad weather or natural disasters
Nature is both a kind mother and a cold-blooded killer.
Homework
1．Research one natural disaster and write a short factual paragraph about it.
2．Create a story map of your group's chain story，showing the main events
and characters.

展开更多......

收起↑