1、Unit 1 Reading 1 The evolution of video and sound devices 高中英语高中英语 必修（第三册）必修（第三册） Unit 2 Natural disasters Reading 1 As we know, there are different types of natural disasters. If they happen, what impact will natural disasters bring to us and our lives? Can natural disasters be prevented? Is there
2、anything we can do when they hit? Pre-reading Natural 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 be prevented, but with the technology we have these days,
3、 we can get warnings faster and suffer less loss. 1. What do you know about the signs of a natural disaster? Pre-reading Not all tornadoes start in thunderstorms, but they all have the same signa funnel. A sign that a tornado could appear during a thunderstorm is dark low-hanging thunderclouds. They
4、 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 safe place. 2. What would you do during an ea
5、rthquake? Pre-reading 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
6、e objects. A1 While reading News report 1 When (1) _ Where Falmont Primary School What Students and teachers at a primary school (2) _. How They reacted correctly and quickly when the earthquake hit. Why (3) _ _. 17 March saved themselves from an earthquake The schools safety procedures taught stude
7、nts and teachers how to protect themselves Complete the table. A1 While reading Complete the table. News report 2 When 20 December Where (4) _ What A girl (5) _ _. How (6) _ _. Why The girl had learnt about tsunamis in a Geography lesson. Goldshore Beach saved around 100 people on the beach from a t
8、errible tsunami The girl warned of an approaching tsunami, and the beach was cleared just in time How can you get the general idea of a news report quickly? Discuss the following question. While reading We can focus on the first paragraph, or the lead, which gives the main idea and the most importan
9、t facts. The second paragraph gives the important facts that are not included in the lead. The rest of the story introduces new but less important background information. The lead (who, what, where, when, why and how) Important facts Less important facts 1. How many deaths and injuries did the earth
10、quake cause in Falmont? 2. Why did Miss Brown quickly open the classroom door? A2 Answer the following questions. While reading It caused 7 deaths and over 200 injuries. She did this just in case it became damaged during the shaking and could not open. 3. What did Sabrina notice about the sea water?
11、 4. What was her parents first reaction when Sabrina warned them of the approaching tsunami? A2 Answer the following questions. While reading 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. 1. What was the rig
12、ht action during the earthquake? The right action was to move under the desks, head first and hold on to the legs of the desks. 2. How did Miss Browns students exit the classroom? They exited the room in an orderly line covering their heads with their hands. 3. What made the students remain calm dur
13、ing the earthquake? They practised earthquake safety procedures twice a year. Answer the following questions (News report 1). While reading 1. 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
14、something odd about 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). While reading 3. What does the author mean by saying “., but she soon
15、kept her head”? That means she didnt panic. She soon calmed herself down. 4. 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 f
16、or help. When the officer realized the coming danger, she felt relieved. While reading While reading Decide which of the following actions takes place before, during or after the disaster takes place. For an earthquake Before During After For tsunami Before Practise earthquake safety procedures Lear
17、n about tsunamis Move under desk Rush to the playground Open the door Inform a safety officer Clear people Have a roll call While reading For an earthquake Before During After For tsunami Before Practise earthquake safety procedures Learn about tsunamis Move under desk Rush to the playground Open th
18、e door Inform a safety officer Clear people Have a roll call While reading Practise earthquake safety procedures in 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? While reading M
19、iss Brown was thoughtful when she remembered to 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 parent
20、s of the danger. Work in pairs to answer the following questions. 2. What exactly have helped saved lives in these two news reports? While reading 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 l
21、earnt 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 you learn from these two news reports? Post-reading We cannot prevent natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge. Loss of life can be li
22、mited through disaster preparation. We need to respond to these situations calmly and quickly. In the event of a natural 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
23、 construction. 2. What can be done to prepare for a natural disaster? Post-reading Homework 1. Write an outline of the two news reports according to the table in A1 by 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 before, during and after natural disasters. Homework 1. Read this article aloud. 2. Finish the workbook. 谢谢 谢谢
