1、 To watch a video and answer the questions. To talk about disasters. To talk about films of natural disasters and the characters. Do you know these natural disasters? flood A lot of water in an area which is usually dry. n. 灾难灾难;灾祸灾祸 thunderstorm A lot of rain falling quickly, with loud noises and f
2、lashes of light. lightning The flash of light which happens during a thunderstorm. hurricane A very strong wind or storm. tornado A column of air that turns very quickly. List the natural disasters you know. earthquaketornado wildfiredrought landslide tsunami floodvolcanic eruption Watch the video a
3、nd answer the questions. Where is the city? What happened there? How did people there react to the disaster? What was the result? Look at the film posters and answer the questions. Have you seen the films? What are they about? Jack, an American climate scientist, believes that the greenhouse effect
4、is causing a disaster for the earth. But no one believes him, and it was too late. Government organized people to move around the equator, and the situation was chaotic. To make matters worse, jacks son, trapped in a library, burns books to make a fire to keep warm. In a small town, Silvertown, terr
5、ible tornadoes swept through the town at the same time. But tornado chasers predict that worse is yet to come. While most people are in shelters, the wind chasers are traveling the wrong way to test how far they have to go to capture the extreme moment of a lifetime. One evening in July, 1976, Tangs
6、han earthquake happened. The son and the daughter were under the same slab (石板石板). It must give up one child. The mother chose the son because she thought he could survive. However, Ni, the daughter strongly survived. The film is a story of 23 seconds, 32 years. Poseidon was sailing alone in the nor
7、th Atlantic. It is a super luxury ship that can carry more than 2,000 passengers. Captain Mike Braiford and people on the ship were celebrating the the New Year with food, wine and dancing. At the same time, the earths crust (地壳地壳) beneath the Atlantic ocean shook violently, creating huge waves that
8、 would destroy everything. In the face of nature, even a strong ship needs to bow. What do you think the main characters do in the face of these disasters? People is likely to reflect their behaviors in critical situation. True love, relationship between families, couples, strangers, is the theme of
9、 the movies. Moreover, people are full of hope instead of depression. What other stories do you know about natural disasters? Share an example with the class. What would you do if a big earthquake hit your city? Dont panic or run in a hurry. Calm down and Hide in a corner of the house. Turn off the
10、gas. Keep away from the power lines, the signs and buildings. Use something hard to protect your head. Never try to use the lift. Run out of the building as fast as you can. If you cant get out immediately, hide below your desk quickly. If youre on the playground, do not move, squat and protect your
11、 head by your hands. Stay away from the tall buildings, power lines, trees Choose a disaster and write a list of safety instructions. tornado tsunami earthquake wildfire flood First/First of all, you should Stay calm. Dont drive or walk outside. Collect water and food if you can. Cover your Listen t
12、o the news. Move to a safe place. Finally, Call an emergency number. Stay away from Make sure Stay indoors. If youre trapped Remember to Use to call for help. Tornado/Hurricane Know where you can take shelter in the house, for example, bathroom, storage rooms, get away from the windows. Store protec
13、tive coverings, like sleeping bags, thick blankets, etc. Make sure the safety supplies are handy. Turn on TV and radio, stay alert for warnings. If you are outdoors, run into shopping center, hospital, stadiums, or any safe and nearby shelter area. Tsunami If you hear tsunami warning, evacuate at on
14、ce. Go as high and as far as you can at least to a spot 30 meters above sea level or 2 miles away. Take your emergency kit. Drop, cover, and hold on to protect yourself from the possible earthquake. Avoid downed power lines and stay away from buildings and bridges from which heavy objects might fall
15、 during an aftershock. Earthquake Prepare a basic disaster supplies kit and find a safe place. Drop down immediately. Take cover under a desk, table and hold on. Cover your head and neck with your hands. Stay away from windows, or furniture that can fall on you. If you are outdoors, find a clear spo
16、t away from trees, buildings, and power lines; drop to the ground and cover head and neck. Wildfire Gather emergency supplies. If trapped, call 119, give your location and turn on lights to help rescuers find you. Use masks or wet towels to help you breathe and keep smoke outside. Flood Gather emergency supplies. Leave areas subject to flooding: low spots. Avoid driving through flooded areas and standing water. Turn off all main power switch and gas. Make a poster in groups and describe the story of the disaster.
