1、1.How is a volcano formed?The rocks under the earth become hotter and hotter and erupt from the mountain.2.What kind of things might a volcanologist do?*He must be brave enough because he must climb into a live volcano to take the temperature of the boiling rock inside.*Interest is the most importan
2、t. He should show great interest in studying rocks and volcanoes.*He should be interested in travelling to unusual places and like adventure in his life.*He should enjoy working outside because a lot of work needs to be done outdoors.Unit 5 An Exciting Job1. Does the writer like his job?2. Where is
3、Mount Kilauea?Yes.It is in Hawaii. Skimming 3. What is the volcanologist wearing when getting close to the crater?He is wearing white protective suits that covered his whole body, helmets, big boots and special gloves, just like a spaceman.1.What made the author realize that an eruption occurred?My
4、bed began shakingA strange soundMy bed room became as bright as dayRed hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the airAn absolutely fantastic sightScanning2.What did the scientists do after the eruption?Put on white protective suits helmets, big bootsSlowly made our way to the edge of the c
5、raterLooked down into the red, boiling centreClimbed down into the crater to collect some lavaAnswer these Answer these questions using questions using complete sentences complete sentences on page 35on page 35Comprehending1. Why is a volcanologists job important? 3. Why is the lava that flows on Mo
6、unt Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?Volcanologists study volcanoes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and so save many lives.The lava flows down the mountain and can cover up or bury villages in its path. The rocks that erupt from the volcano usually dont
7、 damage anything because no one lives near the crater.4. What caused the writers bedroom to become as bright as day even though it was night?5. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?The light was caused by the red-hot lava fountaining from the volcano.The sc
8、ientists needed to get samples of the lava so they could study them.6. Why was it difficult for writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?7. What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for 20 years?The author was wearing special protective clothing that made it
9、difficult to walk.The author is impressed by the beauty of the eruption and also by its potential to cause great destruction.1 The writer doesnt mind the occasional danger of his job because _.A He travels to unusual places and meets interesting people from all over the world.B He likes the differen
10、t ways of working. C He thinks his job the most important. D He is excited about dangers and feels alive. Choose the best answer: D D2 As a result of the volcanologists work, _.A other scientists predict the progress of lava from the volcano. B many people have been warned to leave their homes. C th
11、e eruption causes less damage. D the eruption may be prevented breaking out. A A3 Why did the vocanologist run out of the house into back garden ?A Because his bed began shaking. B Because his bedroom suddenly became as bright as day.C Because he thought there was an earthquake in Hawaii.D Because h
12、e wanted to collect information about eruption. B B4 What does the writer mean by using lucky in the sentence I was lucky enough to have a much closer look at it?A He felt much safer on the top while the other two scientists climbed down into the crater. B It was his first sight of an eruption. C It
13、 was the first time for him to watch the crater.D Both B and C. D DGet the main idea of each paragraphPara 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5The writer expresses his love for his job and why he loves it.The writer describes his job and its importance.The writer describes his first sight of a volcano eruption
14、.The writer describes his first closer look at a volcano eruption.The writer states again his love for his work and volcanoes.The main idea of the passagePart 1Part 2Part 3(Paras. 1-2)(Paras. 3-4)(Para 5)What the writers job is and the importance of his job.The writers experience of watching the vol
15、cano eruption.The reasons why the writer is enthusiastic about his job.1） Having learnt a little more about the work of a volcanologist, Discuss your reasons with others in your class.2) If you could meet the writer of the passage, Discuss with others in your class.Homework 1. Finish the exercises in Discovering useful words and expressions on page 35-36.2.Try to find out the language points in the text.THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Good Bye!Good Bye!
