Unit 2 Natural disasters Reading （ppt课件）-2023新牛津译林版（2020）《高中英语》必修第三册.pptx

1、county n.郡，县郡，县injure vt.伤害，使受伤；损害伤害，使受伤；损害disaster n.灾难，灾害；彻底失败灾难，灾害；彻底失败at large 整个，全部整个，全部reaction n.反应，回应；抗拒；化学反应反应，回应；抗拒；化学反应crash n.碰撞声，破裂声；碰撞碰撞声，破裂声；碰撞 vt.vi.碰撞；崩溃碰撞；崩溃signal vi.vt.发信号；标志发信号；标志 n.信号；标志信号；标志exit vt.vi.出去，离去，退场；退出出去，离去，退场；退出orderly adj.有秩序的，有条理的，整齐的有秩序的，有条理的，整齐的stair n.楼梯；梯级楼梯；

2、梯级roll n.名单；卷；一管名单；卷；一管 vi.vt.翻滚；翻身翻滚；翻身 roll call 点名点名confirm vt.证实，确认；使确信；批准证实，确认；使确信；批准safe and sound 安然无恙的安然无恙的hug vt.拥抱，搂抱；抱紧拥抱，搂抱；抱紧procedure n.程序，步骤，手续程序，步骤，手续tsunami n.海啸海啸odd adj.奇怪的，怪异的；偶尔的；不成对的奇怪的，怪异的；偶尔的；不成对的bubble n.泡沫，泡，气泡泡沫，泡，气泡occur vi.发生，出现；存在于发生，出现；存在于 occur to 被想到，浮现在脑中被想到，浮现在脑中ke

3、ep ones head （在困境中）保持冷静（在困境中）保持冷静relief n.宽慰，轻松；减轻，消除；救济宽慰，轻松；减轻，消除；救济typhoon n.台风台风destructive adj.引起破坏（或毁灭）的，破坏（或毁灭）性的引起破坏（或毁灭）的，破坏（或毁灭）性的pole n.柱，杆；极柱，杆；极inform vt.了解，熟悉；通知了解，熟悉；通知Unit 2 Nature Disasters Reading IWhat natural disasters do you know?What would you do during an earthquake?What would

4、 you do during an earthquake?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 larg

5、e objects.Pupils lives spared during Falmont earthquakeGirl saves 100 from tsunami(倒金字塔)the most important informationdetailed informationbackground or supporting informationNews report 1When(1)_WhereFalmont Primary SchoolWhatStudents and teachers at a primary school(2)_.HowThey reacted correctly an

6、d quickly when the earthquake hit.Why(3)_.17 Marchsaved themselves from an earthquake The schools safety procedures taught students and teachers how to protect themselvesNews report 2When 20 DecemberWhere(1)_WhatA girl(2)_.How(3)_.WhyThe girl had learnt about tsunamis in a Geography lesson.Goldshore

7、 Beach saved around 100 people on the beach from a terrible tsunami The girl and her parents talk to a safety officer and the beach was rapidly cleared of people.1 How many deaths and injuries did the earthquake cause in Falmont?2 Why did Miss Brown quickly open the classroom door?3 What did Sabrina

8、 notice about the sea water?4 What was her parents first reaction when Sabrina warned them of the approaching tsunami?1 Which word can be used to replace the phrase“hold on to”in Para.2?A.Grasp.B.Carry.C.Design.D.Remove.2 What can we infer from the second and third paragraphs?A.Alice Brown was too n

9、ervous to say one word.B.Alice Brown was calm and organized.C.Alice Brown was irresponsible.D.Alice Brown was cold-hearted.3 Miss Browns words showed that _.A.few students were always calmB.Miss Brown was good at dealing with all kinds of problemsC.practising earthquake safety procedures was very im

10、portant for studentsD.earthquakes often happened in Falmont4 Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.No visitors were killed in the tsunami on Goldshore Beach.B.Sabrina was the first person to notice the signs of an approaching tsunumi.C.Sabrinas parents didnt believe her at first.D.Sabrina

11、had learned nothing useful in her Geography lesson.5 Whats the right order according to the passage?a.Sabrinas parents didnt believe her words.b.Sabrinas parents talked to the safety officer.c.The beach was rapidly cleared of people by the safety officer.d.People were enjoying the warm sea ari and t

12、he soft wind happily.e.Sabrina noticed someting unusual and told her parents.A.c-d-e-b-a B.c-a-b-c-d C.d-e-a-b-c D c-b-a-e-d Pupils lives spared during Falmont earthquakeFALMONT-On 17 March,476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School escaped an earthquake that hit the county at 2:27 p.m.O

13、nly 5 students suffered slight injuries,despite the current figures of 7 killed and over 200 injured in the disaster area at large.Alice Brown,head teacher at Falmont Primary School,was teaching when the floor began to shake.Her students reaction was quick and correct-they moved under their desk,hea

14、d first,and held on to the legs of the desk.At the same time,Miss Brown quickly openedthe 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 qu

15、ietly.The moment the shaking stopped,Miss Brown sensed it was the 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 ru

16、shed to the playground.Soon students from other classes arrived 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

17、 during the earthquake.”Girl saves 100 from tsunamiNEWDALE-On 20 December a series 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

18、,Sabrina Andron,helped around 100 people escape danger with her knowledge of 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 tour

19、ists until she noticed something odd.“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.”Sabrina had just learnt about tsunamis in a Geography lesson.It immediately occurred to her that these

20、 were signs of an approaching tsunami.Sabrina was frightened,but 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

21、 her great relief,the officer immediately realized the coming danger.The beach was rapidly cleared of people,just before the huge waves crashed into the coast.On 17 March,476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School 1._(escape)an earthquake.Only 5 students suffered slight 2._(injure),despi

22、te the current 3._(figure)of 7 killed and over 200 injured in the disaster area 4._ large.Alice Brown was teachng 5._the floor began to shake.Her students _(react)was quick and correct.At the same time,Miss Brown quickly opened the classroom door,in case it 7._(become)damaged during the shaking 8._

23、it was dangerous,the students remained still and calm.The moment the shaking stopped,Miss Brown signalled to her students to exit the classroom in an 9._(order)line.Within one minute and twenty seconds,the whole class were safe and sound on the playground.The kids were calm enough 10._(protect)thems

24、elves during the earthquake because they practise earthquake safety procedures twice a year.A typhoon is a destructive storm that occurs in the north-west Pacific Ocean.Typhoons are quite common in south-east Asian countries.In 2013,when Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines and neighbouring coun

25、tries,huge waves(1)_ into the coasts,causing serious damage.The disaster killed thousands of people in the area(2)_.reaction procedure crash keep ones headconfirm exit safe and sound at largeAlthough there is no way to prevent a typhoon,you can get prepared for it.In order to protect yourself from a

26、 typhoon,follow the proper safety(3)_.The correct and quick(4)_ can make the difference between life and death.If a typhoon is approaching,close and lock all windows and doors,and tie down large outdoor objects so that they do not blow away.During a typhoon,you should do your best to(5)_.It is also

27、important that you stay inside.If you have to go outside,always(6)_ using the stairs.When you are out,stay away from trees,large signs and light poles.Remember to inform yourself ofwhat is going on.Pay attention to news updates(7)_ whether the danger is gone.These tips will help keep you(8)_ in the face of a typhoon.