1、 Disaster Hope Have you seen the disaster films? What are they about? The Day After Tomorrow is a 2004 American science-fiction disater film. The film talks about the destructive effect of global warming on our world and warns us human beings that it is high time that we took action to protect the e
2、nvironment. After Shock is a 2010 Chinese emotional and disaster film, which is set in the 1976 Tangshan earthquake . The film tells a story of “23 seconds and 32 years”. The audience are expected to reflect on how to treat their loved ones in the face of disaster. The film is different from ordinar
3、y disaster films and focuses on the changes of emotions and the return of emotions after the disater. Poseidon is a 2006 American action and disaster film, which is set in a giant ship overturned by a tsunami. It tells a story of the people trapped in the ship trying to find a way to survive. The fi
4、lm shows the strength of human nature in the face of disaster. Into the storm is a 2014 American disater film. The film tells the story of tornado- stricken Silverton, Oklahoma. It shows that people suffering from the tornadoes express a new-found appreciation for their lives, and a hopeful outlook
5、on life. It also praises peoples dedication to science. Watch the video and answer the questions. Pompeii Pompeii was an Ancient Roman city in Italy . It is believed that the city was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the city, killing its inhabi
6、tants and burying it under tons of ash. The site was lost for centuries before its ruins were discovered in the late 16th century and broader rediscovery in the mid-18th century. Today Pompeii has UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, attracti
7、ng millions of visitors each year. Mount Vesuvius 1 Where is the city? What happened there? The city was in Italy . It was close to a volcano and in the year 79 AD, the volcano erupted, and the city was destroyed. 2 How did people there react to the disaster? What was the result? People there were frightened by the sudden disaster. They took what they could as they tried to get away from the city. Many people were trapped by the buildings that were falling down, and killed by the powerful flow of gas, ash and rock. Faced with disasters , what should we do with hope to create a better world?
