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1、B3U2 Natural disastersReading 1How is a news report usually organized?Inverted pyramidHave you learnt this kind of format?revisionHow can you get the general idea of a news report quickly? We can focus on the first paragraph, or the lead, which gives the main idea and the most important facts. The s

2、econd paragraph gives the important facts that are not included in the lead. The rest introduces new but less important background information.The lead (who, what, where, when, why and how)Important factsLess important factsInverted Pyramid FormatDiscussionDiscussionWhy is the “inverted pyramid” wid

3、ely used in writing news reports?The purpose of news reports is to inform readers of what is happening in the world. It makes senses for the facts to be arranged from most to least important. The “inverted pyramid” allows information to be found quickly in specific sections. News report 1News report

4、 2The leadPara. 1: FALMONTOn 17 March, 476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School escaped an earthquake that hit the county at 2:27 p.m.Para.1: A 10-year-old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape danger with her knowledge of tsunamis. The bodyParas. 2 and 3: The process o

5、f escaping successfully from the earthquake.Paras. 2 and 3: How Sabrina saved so many lives. The tailPara. 4: The reason for their calmness in the earthquake.(Not mentioned.) As we know, there are different types of natural disasters. If they happen, what impact will natural disasters bring to us an

6、d our lives? Can natural disasters be prevented? Is there anything we can do when they hit?Pre-readingNatural disasters will bring impact not only on individuals and communities but also on economy and environment. Some of the impacts are destructive and long-lasting. Natural disasters are hard to b

7、e prevented, but with the technology we have these days, we can get warnings faster and suffer less loss.1. What do you know about the signs of a natural disaster?Not all tornadoes start in thunderstorms, but they all have the same signa funnel. A sign that a tornado could appear during a thundersto

8、rm is dark low-hanging thunderclouds. They can create the funnel which touches the ground to cause a disaster. The fast, strong winds in the funnel make a loud noise, which is a sign that it is coming closer. The tornado funnel can be seen from a distance, so it is a sign for people to move to a saf

9、e place.It is important to stay calm. If I am indoors, I must stay there and wait until the shaking stops. I must find a safe space, such as under a strong table. I must use the stairs and not the lift to get outside safely. If I am outdoors, I must stay away from any buildings or large objects.2. W

10、hat would you do during an earthquake?A1News report 1When (1) _Where Falmont Primary SchoolWhatStudents and teachers at a primary school (2) _.HowThey reacted correctly and quickly when the earthquake hit.Why(3) _.17 Marchsaved themselves from an earthquake The schools safety procedures taught stude

11、nts and teachers how to protect themselvesComplete the table.While-reading1. How many deaths and injuries did the earthquake cause in Falmont? 2. Why did Miss Brown quickly open the classroom door?A2Answer the following questions.It caused 7 deaths and over 200 injuries.She did this just in case it

12、became damaged during the shaking and could not open.3. What was the right action during the earthquake?The right action was to move under the desks, head first and hold on to the legs of the desks.4. How did Miss Browns students exit the classroom?They exited the room in an orderly line covering th

13、eir heads with their hands.5. What made the students remain calm during the earthquake?They practised earthquake safety procedures twice a year.News report 2When 20 DecemberWhere (4) _WhatA girl (5) _.How(6) _.WhyThe girl had learnt about tsunamis in a Geography lesson.Goldshore Beach saved around 1

14、00 people on the beach from a terrible tsunami The girl warned of an approaching tsunami, and the beach was cleared just in time1. How many people died during the tsunami on Goldshore Beach on 20 December?Thousands died in the tsunami.2. How did Sabrina know about tsunami?She noticed something odd a

15、bout the sea water. It wasnt calm and it wasnt going in and then out. It was just coming in and in and in. She had learned these were signs of an approaching tsunami.Answer the following questions. (News report 2)3. What did Sabrina notice about the sea water?4. What was her parents first reaction w

16、hen Sabrina warned them of the approaching tsunami?She noticed that the water was like the bubbles on the top of a beer and it was just coming in and in and in.They thought she was joking.5. What does the author mean by saying “., but she soon kept her head”?That means she didnt panic. She soon calm

17、ed herself down.6. What were the changes of Sabrinas emotion in the whole event?At first, she was happy, enjoying herself on the beach. She must have felt shocked when she noticed a tsunami was approaching. But soon she kept calm and asked for help. When the officer realized the coming danger, she f

18、elt relieved.Decide which of the following actions takes place before, during or after the disaster takes place. For an earthquakeBefore DuringAfterFor tsunamiBefore1. Practise earthquake safety procedures2. Move under desk3. Open the door4. Clear people5. Learn about tsunamis6. Rush to the playgrou

19、nd7. Inform a safety officer8. Have a roll call For an earthquakeBefore DuringAfterFor tsunamiBeforePractise earthquake safety proceduresLearn about tsunamisMove under deskRush to the playgroundOpen the door Inform a safety officerClear peopleHave a roll callPractise earthquake safety procedures in

20、class under your teachers instruction. 1. What personalities did Miss Brown and Sabrina show in the disaster? Use details from the news reports to support your opinion? Miss Brown was thoughtful when she remembered to open the classroom door during the earthquake. She was calm enough to sense the be

21、st time to escape. Sabrina was watchful when she noticed the strange condition of the sea. She was quick-thinking, took immediate action and determined to warn her parents of the danger.Work in pairs to answer the following questions.2. What exactly have helped saved lives in these two news reports?

22、In the first news report, the schools safety procedures taught students and teachers how to protect themselves. In the second news report, the girl had learnt the signs of a tsunami in a Geography lesson. So in brief, it is preparations for a natural disaster that have helped saved lives.1. What can

23、 you learn from these two news reports? Post-readingWe cannot prevent natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge. Loss of life can be limited through disaster preparation. We need to respond to these situations calmly and quickly.In the event of a natural disaster, the following thing

24、s can be helpful: better warning systems, awareness-centred education programmes, supply kits, plans to get people out of the danger area, and shelter construction.2. What can be done to prepare for a natural disaster?Homework1. Write an outline of the two news reports according to the table in A1 b

25、y using the new words like at large, signal, exit, a roll call, confirm, safe and sound, occur, keep ones head, relief and crash.2. Surf the Internet to find information on preparations for natural disasters (typhoon, flood, blizzard, volcano, etc.) like warning signs and actions we should take befo

26、re, during and after natural disasters.1. Read this article aloud.2. Finish the workbook.HomeworkB3U2 Natural disastersReading 2FALMONTOn 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,

27、despite the current figures of 7 killed and over 200 injured in the disaster area at large.despiteAlice Brown, head teacher at Falmont Primary School, was teaching when the floor began to shake. Her students reaction was quick and correctthey moved under their desks, head first, and held on to the l

28、egs of the desks. At the same time, Miss Brown quickly opened the classroom door, in case it became damaged during the shaking and could not open. There were loud crashes of glass breaking and things falling to the ground, but the students remained still and waited calmly and quietly.be doing when.b

29、e about to do when.be on the point of doing when.headmaster -n.masterheadheadteacher校长head nurse 护士长 headman 酋长，首领，领头人headphones 耳机 headquarters 总部，司令部head boy/girl 男生/女生代表 headstone 墓碑headmistress -n.headmaster=headteacher=principalpresidentThe moment the shaking stopped, Miss Brown sensed it was t

30、he best time for the class to make their escape. She signalled to her students to exit the classroom in an orderly line covering their heads with their hands. Within one minute and twenty seconds, the whole class went down the stairs and rushed to the playground. Soon students from other classes arr

31、ived too. After a roll call confirmed that all were safe and sound, they relaxed, laughing, crying and hugging each other.“We practise earthquake safety procedures twice a year,” said Miss Brown, “so the kids were calm enough to protect themselves during the earthquake.”NEWDALEOn 20 December, a seri

32、es of huge waves caused by an undersea earthquake raced across the ocean near Goldshore and left thousands dead. Goldshore Beach was the only local beach to survive the disaster without any loss of life. A 10-year-old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape danger with her knowledge of

33、 tsunamis.The day began like any other on Goldshore Beach. People were walking, running or simply sitting on the sandy beach, enjoying the warm sea air and the soft wind that brushed their hair. Sabrina was one of the happy tourists until she noticed something odd. “The water was like the bubbles on

34、 the top of a beer,” she later explained. “It wasnt calm and it wasnt going in and then out. It was just coming in and in and in.” Sabrina had just learnt about tsunamis in a Geography lesson. It immediately occurred to her that these were signs of an approaching tsunami.Sabrina was frightened, but

35、she soon kept her head. She warned her parents of the danger, though at first they just thought she was joking. However, Sabrina was certain that a terrible disaster was on its way and kept asking her parents to talk to a safety officer. To her great relief, the officer immediately realized the comi

36、ng danger. The beach was rapidly cleared of people, just before the huge waves crashed into the coast.Critical thinkingQ1: What personalities did Miss Brown and Sabrina show in the disasters? Use details from the news reports to support your opinion. Miss Brown was thoughtful when she remembered to

37、open the classroom door during the earthquake. She was calm enough to sense the best time to escape. Sabrina was watchful when she noticed the strange condition of the sea. She was quick-thinking, took immediate action and determined to warn her parents of the danger.Q2: What can you learn from thes

38、e two news reports? We cannot prevent natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge. Loss of life can be limited through disaster preparation. We need to respond to these situations calmly and quickly.Q3: Can you list some warning signs of natural disasters you know of? If the sky turns

39、a sickly shade of green, it is a fairly common indicator for exceptionally severe thunderstorms. Cats, dogs, and other small creatures are known to get anxious and run away moments before an earthquake strikes. These animals are able to sense the preliminary waves signalling an earthquake ahead of t

40、he more destructive seismic waves, which humans cant detect. Developing cracks on the ground indicates a landslide in the making. Even strong surfaces like pavements can suddenly crack before a landslide brings them down. .Q4: What can be done to prepare for a natural disaster?In the event of a natu

41、ral disaster, the following things can be helpful: better warning systems, awareness-centred education programmes, supply kits, plans to get people out of the danger area, and shelter construction.WhoWhatWhyAlice BrownStudents _ the classroom door _to her students to exit in an orderly line _ their

42、heads with hands in case it became damaged and _ to open. it was the best time _ their escape. _ under their desks, _ the legs of the desks. _still, _calmly and quietly. went down the stairs and _ to the playground. to _themselves from being injured by falling pieces. to _ the teachers instruction.

43、to _ and shelter in a safe place.openedsignalledcoveringfailedmovedheld on toremainedwaitedrushedto makeprotectescapewait for Enjoying on the beachNoticing the unusual wavesWarning her parents of the possible tsunamiConvincing a safety officer of the dangerAssociating the sign with geographicknowled

44、geRead the second news report and finish the following flow chart to figure out what happens in the story.Evacuating the people on the beach1. crashed 3. procedures 5. keep your head 7. to confirm2. at large 4. reaction 6. exit 8. safe and sound B1Complete the passage with the correct forms of words

45、 and phrases.What are the safety tips on typhoon? . that hit the country at 2:27 p.m. . . that hit the country at about 2 oclock.Compare the sentences and tell which is better when used in news reports and the reason.Language characteristicsPrecise or vague? On 17 March, 476 students and 36 teachers

46、 at Falmont Primary School escaped an earthquake. On 17 March, 476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School were rescued in an earthquake.Active or passive voice? She made signals to her students to exit the classroom in an orderly line covering their heads with their hands. She signalled

47、to her students to exit the classroom in an orderly line covering their heads with their hands.Verb or noun?AppreciationUnderline the sentences about sights and sounds in the news reports.There were loud crashes of glass breaking and things falling to the ground, (Lines 910, Page 16)People were walk

48、ing, running or simply sitting on the sandy beach, enjoying the warm sea air and the soft wind that brushed their hair. (Lines 68, Page 17)B3Underline direct speech in the news reports.“We practise earthquake safety procedures twice a year,” said Miss Brown, “so the kids were calm enough to protect

49、themselves during the earthquake.” (Page 16, Lines 1922)“The water was like the bubbles on the top of a beer,” she later explained. “It wasnt calm and it wasnt going in and then out. It was just coming in and in and in.” (Page 17, Lines 911)Whats the function of direct speech in a news report?Direct

50、 speech gives the exact words of a person in the news report, which helps personalize the events and convince the reader that the report is real.Underline the sentence that impresses you most and share with your group your understanding.There were loud crashes of glass breaking and things falling to