1、 Reading and Thinking Describe a natural disaster Work in pairs. Discuss what can happen to a city during a big earth- quake? (Page 50, Ex. 1) Warming up Buildings, bridges, tunnels(隧道隧道) and dams collapse (坍塌坍塌). Roads and railways are destroyed and traffic is held up(受阻受阻). Water, gas, electricity
2、 and communication are cut off. Buildings, roads and dams crack. (开开 裂裂) People are buried, injured or killed. (被埋被埋) A great number of people lose their homes.许多，大量许多，大量 Accidents may happen. Diseases may break out. The city lies in ruins (沦落为废墟沦落为废墟). Look at the title and photos below and guess w
3、hat is the text about? (Page 50, Ex. 2) It is about an earthquake. Prediction 1. In what order was the passage written? Its written in order of time (before the earthquake, during the earthquake and after the earthquake.) 2. What does the writer mean by the title “ A Night the Earth Didnt Sleep.” ?
4、In pairs, suggest another title for the text. Scanning 4. What does the writer mean by the title “ A Night the Earth Didnt Sleep.” ? In pairs, suggest another title for the text. l The writer means that the earth was shaken by the earthquake during the night. lTangshan Earthquake in 1976. 2. Try to
5、find out the topic sentence(s) of each paragraph and then get the main idea of each part. Skimming Paragragh 1 Topic sentence Main idea Result Warning signs before the earthquake Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeast Hebei. But the citys one million people of the city were as
6、leep as usual that night. Paragragh 2 Topic sentence Main idea Result What happened during the big earthquake At 3: 42a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Paragragh 3 Topic sentence Main idea Result The
7、damaging/destructive effects of the big earthquake Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. People began to wonder how long the disaster would last. Paragragh 4 Topic sentence Main idea Result The rescue work But hope was not lost. Slowly
8、, the city began to breathe again. Paragragh 5 Topic sentence Main idea Result The revival of the city Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. Tangshan city has proved to China .that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the widdom to stay positive and rebuild. lWel
9、l water lWell walls lAnimals lLight and sound Para. 1: Signs before the earthquake Close-reading 1. What were the strange things that were happening before the earthquake? Do you think they were warning signs? Why or why not? (Page 51, Ex. 6.1) Because there is an old belief that animals can predict
10、 earthquakes. 2. Why did people think little of these strange things? Knowledge is power! People lacks knowledge about the earthquake. （不看重）（不看重） 1. Circle all the numbers and underline the sentences with numbers. 2. Why does the writer use so many numbers? To show what serious damage and destructio
11、n the disaster caused. Para.2-3: Happening and effects of the earthquake 3. What does the wirter mean by “Sowly, the city began to brethe again”? (Page 51, Ex. 6.2) The writer means that the city began to function (运转运转) again and show hopes/signs of recovery/revival. 1. What did the soldiers and re
12、scue workers do for the city? transported fresh water and food 5. built shelters for survivors4. provided medical care 3. buried the dead2. dug out the people who were trapped 1. Para. 4-5: Rescue work and revival after the earthquake 2. What helped in the revival of the Tangshan city? (51, Ex. 7.1)
13、 revival peoples tireless efforts governments strong support 3. What lessons can we learn from these events ? (51, Ex. 7.2) Unify Show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild a brighter future Lessions lMan can conquer nature only if (只 只 要要). 只要只要.人定胜天！人定胜天！ Scan the text and find the words below.
14、Guess what they mean from the context. ruin brick trap bury destroy completely; damage irreparably rectangular block of clay; used as a building or paving material something falls onto you or blocks your way and prevents you from moving or escaping put something into a hole in the ground and cover i
15、t up with earth ruin brick trap bury Reference A B Hide under the hard furniture . Put out the fire and turn off the gas. CUse something hard to protect your head. D Never try to use the lift. Step 7 Summary Get to know that a good report on an earthquake should cover three elements, including before, during and after the earthquake. 1 Learn some skills of protecting ourselves in an earthquake. 2 Know ways to help others after an earthquake happens. 3 Read the passage again and again. Try to retell the text in your own words.
