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(共18张PPT)
Unit 2　
Natural disasters
Section 1　Welcome to the unit & Reading
1．Identify the structure and language characteristics of the news reports;
2．Find good qualities of people in the news in the face of a natural disaster；
3．Understand the significance of making preparations for a natural disaster.
1．Watch the video and finish the blank–filling exercises on page 15 of the textbook.
【答案】 略
Activity 1
Lead–in
话题导入
2．What would you do during an earthquake
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It is important to stay calm. If I am indoors, I will stay inside, take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture like a table, and wait until the shaking stops. When it is safe to evacuate, I’ll use the stairs instead of the lift to get outside safely. If I am outdoors, I shall stay away from any buildings or large objects.
Activity 2
First–reading—Read for the main idea and structure
一读，读大意和结构
News report 1 News report 2
The lead Para.1 1．_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para.1 On 20 December, a 10–year–old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape danger with her knowledge of tsunamis.
FALMONT—On 17 March, 476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School escaped an earthquake that hit the county at 2:27 p.m. Only 5 students suffered slight injuries.
News report 1 News report 2
More details Paras.2–3 2．____________________________________________________________ Paras.2–3 4．___________________________________
Background
or
supporting information Para.4 3．_________________________________________________ Not mentioned.
The process of escaping successfully from the earthquake.
The reason for their calmness in the earthquake.
How Sabrina saved so many lives.
1．Read the news reports and complete the table in part A1 on page 18 of the textbook.
【答案】 略
Activity 3
Second–reading—Read for details
二读，读细节
2．Read the first news report again and finish the table below.
What happened Miss Brown’s reaction Students’ reaction
The floor began to shake. She quickly opened the classroom door. They moved under their desks, head first, and held on to the legs of the desks.
There were loud crashes of glass breaking and things falling to the ground. (1) _____________________ ________________________
They remained still and waited calmly and quietly.
What happened Miss Brown’s reaction Students’ reaction
The shaking stopped. (2) ____________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ (3) __________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
A roll call confirmed that all were safe and sound. (4) ___________________________________________ __________
She signalled to her students to exit the classroom in an orderly line covering their heads with their hands.
The whole class went down the stairs and rushed to the playground within one minute and twenty seconds.
They felt relaxed, laughing, crying and hugging each other.
3．Read the second news report again and pay attention to how Sabrina’s emotions changed during the whole event.
At first, she was __________ enjoying herself on the beach. Then she felt _____________ when she realized that a tsunami was approaching. But soon she kept _______ and asked for help. When the officer realized the coming danger, she felt ___________．
happily
frightened
calm
relieved
1．What personalities did Miss Brown and Sabrina show in the disasters Summarize your ideas based on the supporting details from the news reports.
Activity 4
Third–reading—Read for further thinking
三读，深入思考
Personalities Supporting details
Miss Brown (1) _____________ She quickly opened the classroom door, in case it became damaged during the shaking and could not open.
(2) _______ The moment the shaking stopped, she sensed it was the best time for the class to make their escape.
Sabrina (3) ___________ She noticed the strange condition of the sea.
(4) _______________ She took immediate action and asked her parents to talk to a safety officer.
Thoughtful
Calm
Watchful
Quick–thinking
2．What can you learn from these two news reports
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We cannot prevent natural disasters, but we can arm ourselves with knowledge. Being prepared can limit the loss of life. We need to respond to these situations calmly and quickly.
Two remarkable disaster stories showcase quick thinking and preparedness.
In Falmont, on 17 March, an earthquake 1．_________(strike). At Falmont Primary School, 476 students and 36 teachers escaped safely, with only 5 slightly 2．__________(injure). Head teacher Alice Brown acted quickly: with students hiding under desks—a procedure they knew well thanks to 3．________(two)–yearly drills, she opened the door. Once the shaking stopped, they exited in a(n) 4．__________(order) manner. This preparedness contrasted with the disaster area’s 7 5．_________(die) and over 200 injuries.
Activity 5
Summary
课文概要
struck
injured
twice
orderly
deaths
In Newdale, on 20 December, a tsunami hit. 10–year–old Sabrina Andron, 6．________(use) Geography lesson knowledge, noticed odd water movements, and signs of an approaching tsunami immediately 7．___________(occur) to her. She warned parents, and then a 8．_________(safe) officer. The beach 9．______________(clear), saving around 100 people. The tsunami, from an undersea quake, left thousands dead elsewhere, but Goldshore Beach was the only local beach 10．_____________(survive) the disaster without any loss of life thanks to her alertness.
Both stories highlight how preparation(school drills) and knowledge(tsunami signs) saved lives, proving quick action and readiness are vital in disasters.
using
occurred
safety
was cleared
to survive
Finish B1 on page 19 of the textbook.

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