1、 Have you seen the disaster films? What are they about? Starting out 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 o
5、n 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 inhabit
6、ants 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, attractin
7、g millions of visitors each year. 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. 1 Where is the city? What happened there? 2 How did people there react to the disaster? What was the result? People there were frightened by the
8、 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. Understanding ideas 1.What happens when the temperature goes very high or very low? How do peop
9、le deal with extreme temperature? 2.What were the highest and lowest temperatures recorded where you live? How do you feel in extreme temperatures? The London Underground The London Underground (also known as the “Underground” or “ Tube”) is a public transport system for London and its neighbouring
10、areas. The underground is the worlds first underground railway. Opened in 1863, the network has 11 lines, making it one of the worlds busiest metro systems. The climate in London is temperate marine climate.It is mild and humid all the year round. There are few changes through four seasons. It is co
11、ol in summer and warm in winter. The air is humid and wet with lots of fog and rain,particularly in autumn and winter. Usually, the highest temperature is less than 32,while the lowest is about 10.In January, the average temperature is 47; in July1317. In summer , the average temperature is about 18
12、 , sometimes reaching 30 or higher. In spring and autumn, it remains 15 ;while in winter, the temperature is about 5 . Temperate marine climate The Central Line 1 Whats the average temperature in July? Whats special that day ? Today, the temperature in London is expected to reach 30 plus degrees! Th
13、e average high temperature in July is only 22 degrees, so over 30 is not usual for London. 2 Why is the Tube so awful on the Central Line? 3 Use three superlative adjectives to describe the London Central Line. Because there is no air conditioning on the Central Line. Oldest, deepest , hottest. 1 Wh
14、at does it like to go down the stairs and onto the platform? 2 What does the author feel in the Tube ? It is like jumping into a volcano thats erupting. Because there is no air conditioning, the temperature inside the train can reach 35 degrees. Its lovely at the beach, but not so when youre wearing
15、 a suit and in a crowd of passengers. I am sure the passenger next to me and I are melting and becoming one! I am feeling a bit sick- 3 To avoid the feeling, what will the author do? 4 What ever happened to the cars parked below the authors working building? To avoid the feeling, the author thinks a
16、bout work. The author works in a tall, glass building . One very hot summer, the sun reflected off it and melted cars parked below! Each summer in London definitely seems hotter than the last. What about the authors daydream? What does the author prepare for his future? The author feels a bit scared
17、. Perhaps now is the time to start planning for the future! The authors plan: 1) Put the flat on the market and buy a boat to work. 2) Speak with the manager about moving to the top floor in case of flood. 3) Most importantly , he will need to learn to swim, so joining a beginners swimming class is
18、essential. Natural disasters have occurred due to climate change. landslide storm forest fire hurricane I suddenly feel a fresh a fresh wind on my face. After all ,its only 30 degrees outside. Bank Station- my destination! Stepping out of the station with a heavy heart, the author comes back to real
19、 life! Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage. 1. To explain why summers in London are getting hotter and hotter. 2. To complain about the London Tube. 3. To warn people about the danger of London being flooded. 4. To express his worries about the dangers of extreme weather conditions. 30
20、 plus degrees / over 30 degrees climate change nervous melting and becoming one worrying too much a bit scared put his flat on the market and buy a boat speak with his manager about moving to the top learn to swim Complete the flow chart with words and expressions from the passage. 1 What does the a
21、uthor think of the temperature in London today? A Normal. B Unusual. C Common. D Comfortable. 2 Which of the following is the hottest place according to the author? A On the train. B At the beach. C At Bank Station. D In his workplace. 3 Which is not the authors plan for the future in Paragraph 3? A
22、 To put his flat on the market. B To buy a boat. C To move to the first floor. D To learn to swim. Reading comprehension 4 According to Paragraph4, what caused the natural disasters around the world? A The shortage of water. B Environmental pollution. C The development of industry. D Climate change.
23、 5 Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage? A To explain why summers in London are getting hotter and hotter. B to complain about the London Tube. C To warn people about the danger of London being flooded. D To express his worries about the dangers of extreme weather conditions. Today , the
24、 temperature in London is expected to reach 30 plus degrees, which is 1_(usual) for London because the average high temperature in July is only 22 degrees. Going 2_ the stairs and onto the platform is like jumping into a volcano thats erupting. Each summer in London definitely seems 3_(hot) than the
25、 last. I suddenly feel a bit scared and perhaps I should start planning 4_ the future. I imagine putting my flat on the market and burying a boat. That way, when the Thames 5_(rise) and there is a flood in London, Ill still be able to get to work. Later, Im shocked by photos 6_(show) that a hurrican
26、e in Asia has destroyed a town. Experts say this bad weather has occurred due to climate change. News like this makes me feel nervous. This inspires me 7_(start) thinking about moving to space 8“_ next station is Bank!” comes the announcement. Thats my destination. I feel a fresh wind on my face 9_(
27、immediate) I step out of the station. Well, maybe I have been worrying too much. After all, its only 30 10_(degree) outside. unusual down hotter for rises showing to start The immediately degrees 直击高考直击高考 The cause of global warming The greenhouse effect increases the temperature of the Earth by tra
28、pping heat in our atmosphere. This keeps the temperature of the Earth higher than it would be if direct heating by the Sun was the only source of warming. When sunlight reaches the surface of the earth, some of it is absorbed which warms the ground and some bounces back to space as heat. Greenhouse
29、gases that are in the atmosphere absorb and then redirect some of this heat back towards the Earth. The greenhouse effect is a major factor in keeping the Earth warm because it keeps some of the planets heat that would otherwise escape from the atmosphere out to space. In fact, without the greenhous
30、e effect the Earths average global temperature would be much colder and life on Earth as we know would not be possible. 1 industrial waste gases 2 deforestation 3 traffic jam Human activities: Think and share Do you think climate change will affect your life in the future? How would you adapt? What should human beings do to protect our planet?
