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Unit 5
Nature’s Temper
Section B Reading Plus
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, I will be able to:
1. find out what storm chasers do and why their job is dangerous.
2. explain how Tim Samaras’ work helps scientists and keeps
people safe.
3. understand why some people risk their lives to study nature
— not for fame but to save more people.
What do you see in this video
Activity 1: Watch and answer
I see a huge tornado. It looks strong and scary.
Would you go close to it Why
or why not
No, it’s too dangerous. /
Maybe, because I want to study it.
What kind of person would go near a tornado
Scientists, brave people, storm chasers...
Title
Picture
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Activity 2: Prediction
Why do they do it
Is it really dangerous
Do they die ...
What do you want to know about storm chasers
What do you think “storm chasing” means
It means going after storms.
What type of writing is the text
A. Exposition (说明文）
B. Narrative（记叙文）
C. Argumentation（议论文）
Activity 3: Skimming
Match each paragraph with its main idea.
The purpose and value of storm chasing
The danger of the work
How storm chasers collect data
Tim Samaras’s work and achievements
A deadly accident
An introduction to storm chasing
Activity 4 : Read and fill. Then retell.
Retell
suddenly
information
forcasts
houses
dangerous
died
safe
1. Tim Samaras died for his work. Do you think it was worth it？Why
Yes, I think it was worth it. Because his work helps scientists forecast tornadoes and keeps people safe. Though he died, his data still saves lives today.
Activity 5: Watch the vedio & Think further.
2. What do you think of his job Would you like to do it Why or why not
I think his job is very dangerous but also very important. He is a hero because he risked his life to protect others.
I would not do it because I am afraid of tornadoes and I don’t want to die. But I admire the people who do!
Activity 5:
1. What do you think of Tim Samaras’s job as a storm chaser
I think Tim Samaras’s job was very brave but also very dangerous. He risked his life to collect important information about tornadoes. His work helped scientists make better forecasts and save lives. Even though it was risky, I think his job was meaningful.
Possible version:
2. What do you need to be a good storm chaser
To be a good storm chaser, you need a lot of things:
Knowledge – You need to understand weather and how storms work.
Experience – You need to know how to stay safe.
Bravery – You must be brave to get close to a dangerous storm.
Equipment – You need special instruments to collect data.
Quick thinking – Storms can change direction suddenly, so you
must make fast decisions.
...
Possible version:
3. Do you know of any other dangerous jobs Why do people do them
go into burning buildings.
Danger
Why People Do It
To save people and protect homes.
firefighter
taikonaut
construction worker
go into
risky space.
Danger
To explore and learn new things..
work at heights, with heavy machines, and in all kinds of weather.
Danger
To build homes, roads, and buildings for people and cities.
Possible version:
...
There are always those who risk their lives to stand between Nature’s Temper and us.
There is no peace without someone carrying the burden for us.
Homework
Read more:
Iron Girl — A Story of Courage after Disaster

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