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Unit 5 Nature’s Temper
Lesson 1 Opening Page, Section A 1a–1d
How do you feel
Nature is a kind mother,
but sometimes it
loses its temper.
to suddenly get very angry
Pre-listening: Guess the Disaster
When nature loses its temper, what disasters will happen
earthquake
/ rθkwe k/
Example: Wenchuan was destroyed by a powerful earthquake.
A sudden violent movement of the earth's surface.
wildfire
/ wa ldfa r/
n.A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.
A wildfire burning in the forest
snowstorm
/ sno st rm/
Example: The snowstorm caused the school to close early.
Meaning: A heavy fall of snow with strong winds.
typhoon
/ta fu n/
Example: The typhoon caused widespread damage along the coast.
A violent tropical storm with strong winds.
drought
/dra t/
"The land is suffering from a serious drought."
n.A long period of time when there is little or no rain.
flood
/fl d/
"The heavy rain caused a severe flood in the village."
n. An overflow of water that covers land.
rainstorm
/ re nst rm/
A wild storm with very heavy rain.
1a. Match the natural disasters with the pictures.
____ earthquake ____ typhoon ____ wildfire
____snowstorm ____flood ____drought
B
C
F
E
A
D
1b. Listen to three conversations. What natural disasters did the people face
1. ______________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________
flood
earthquake
snowstorm
1c. Listen again. Circle what each person was doing when the natural disaster happened.
Conversation 1
Xinyi was warning a neighbour / having dinner.
To tell someone about a possible danger or problem, so they can be careful or avoid it.
Conversation 2
Kate was doing her homework / calling her mother.
Jiaming was doing chores / preparing lunch.
Conversation 3
Liu Yun was staying in a hotel / taking a train.
Conversation 1
Jack: Hi, Xinyi. I heard about the flood in your town. Is everything OK
Xinyi: Yes, we’re all right. Thanks. Our neighbour warned us about it in time.
Jack: What a kind neighbour! What _________you ____________at the time
Xinyi: Oh, my family _________________dinner when she _________. We didn’t notice that the water ______________!
Jack: You’re lucky!
Listen again and fill in the blanks (Conversation 1)
were
doing
were having
called
was rising
What happened at the time of flood
Conversation 1
Jack: Hi, Xinyi. I heard about the flood in your town. Is everything OK
Xinyi: Yes, we’re all right. Thanks. Our neighbour warned us about it in time.
Jack: What a kind neighbour! What were you doing at the time
Xinyi: Oh, my family were having dinner when she called. We didn’t notice that the water was rising!
Jack: You’re lucky!
show care
To tell someone about a possible danger or problem, so they can be careful or avoid it.
Jiaming: Hi, Kate. Are you OK That was a big earthquake!
Kate: Yeah! It scared me. I _____________ my homework when the building shook all of a sudden. What ________ you _________when it ________, Jiaming
Jiaming: Oh, I _________________ some chores while my mother _______________ lunch. The earthquake took us by surprise too.
Kate: Well, I’m glad we’re all fine. Thanks for calling!
What happened at the time of earthquake
was doing
were
doing
was doing
was preparing
started
Conversation 2
Conversation 2
Jiaming: Hi, Kate. Are you OK That was a big earthquake!
Kate: Yeah! It scared me. I was doing my homework when the building shook all of a sudden. What were you doing when it started, Jiaming
Jiaming: Oh, I was doing some chores while my mother was preparing lunch. The earthquake took us by surprise too.
Kate: Well, I’m glad we’re all fine. Thanks for calling!
show care
to show feelings
Something happens quickly and unexpectedly, without any warning.
Susan: Wasn’t the snowstorm last weekend terrible, Liu Yun
Liu Yun: Yes, it really was!
Susan: What ___________you ___________while it _____________
Liu Yun: Not much. I ______________on the train then. The ride ________five hours longer!
Susan: Oh no ... I heard many people couldn’t get home. They had to stay in hotels for the night.
What happened at the time of snowstorm
Conversation 3
were
doing
was snowing
was travelling
took
Conversation 3
Susan: Wasn’t the snowstorm last weekend terrible, Liu Yun
Liu Yun: Yes, it really was!
Susan: What were you doing while it was snowing
Liu Yun: Not much. I was travelling on the train then. The ride took five hours longer!
Susan: Oh no ... I heard many people couldn’t get home. They had to stay in hotels for the night.
to show feelings
Used as a short answer to "What's up " or "What are you doing "
(means nothing important is happening).
When 引导的句子
1.My family were having dinner when she called.
2.I was doing my homework when the building shook all of a sudden.
3.What were you doing when it started, Jiaming
While 引导的句子
1.I was doing some chores while my mother was preparing lunch.
2.What were you doing while it was snowing
核心区别：When 强调一个动作正在进行时，另一个短暂动作发生；While 强调两个动作同时持续进行。
核心结构
was / were +动词-ing
主语 + be动词过去式 + 现在分词
核心用法
描述过去某时
正在进行的动作或状态
关键连词
When / While
连接时间状语从句，强调动作关系
When：突然发生
主句用过去进行时（持续），从句用一般过去时（瞬间）。
While：同时进行
主句和从句通常都用过去进行时，表示两个动作同时持续。
Pair Work: Role-play
Talk about the natural disasters and people's activities in listening dialogues with your partner.
Pay attention to using caring language.
Tip: Use expressions like "Are you okay ", "Are your family safe " to show concern （care）.
A: What was Xinyi doing at the time of ...
B: She was ...
powerful and scary,
Nature’s temper can be
but humans can show care
for each other
and stand together
to fight against disasters.

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