1、Unit 4 Natural DisastersListening and SpeakingGuess where are they?Warming-up长治一中长治一中tornadotsunamiearthquakewildfirefloodearthquakeListen to the news reports and choose the disasters that you hear. in shockelectricitybrickstrappedburiedListen to the news reports again, and fill in the blanks in the
2、 learning sheet.EcuadorearthquakeJiangxi, ChinafloodSeoul, South KorealandslideMemphis,UStornadoStructure of a news reportImagine you are a news reporter.Wenchuan,ChinaEarthquake14:28 Monday, 12 MayMagnitude 7.8At least 8,500 killed(by May)Good morning. Today is 13 May. A huge earthquake hit Wenchua
3、n, China yesterday afternoonloud noises shakeendin ruinsNews reportNews Report Work in groups of 4 2 as writers and 2 as reporters Choose one topic to report 10minSome words and expressions:1.Good Morning/Noon/Afternoon/Evening/Night2.Today is.3.A . happened in 地点 + on 时间.(事件)4.It has led to .（影响）5.
4、The number of the injured/dead/lost has reached .（影响）6.Soldiers/Doctors/Workers were sent to 地点 + to do sth.（措施）Group DiscussionWhat can you do to protect yourself before/during/after an earthquake? 10min Full sentences in English Choose one period to discuss Groupwork and notesBefore an earthquake1
5、2seconds of golden self-rescue timeRun outside in the open airDuring an earthquakeKeep calm Stay downCover your mouthProtect your headHide under the triangle areaAfter the earthquakeGovernmentRescue workersSoldiersRescue robotsHomework Write down your news report. Read the article about Tangshan earthquake on page50 and translate into Chinese.
