1、Unit 4 Natural DisastersReading for Writingthe name of the newspaperheadlinereporterpicturedatethe structure of a news reportLeadBodyEndthe most important to the least importantinverted pyramid(倒金字塔倒金字塔)Listen to the tape to find the answers to the questions:1.When did the tsunami happen?2.What caus
2、ed the tsunami?3.Why would it be difficult to deliver food and supplies? A summary is a short statement of main points . A summary paragraph tells the main ideas and the most important information of a longer passage.What is a summary?Summary: On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 to
3、urists,fishermen, and other locals in Southeast Asia. Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. The dmage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors.date time place eventcause effect following events1.5 people in a group2
4、.1/3-1/4 of the original text3.15 minutes4.One member to present5. Write it in your own words6.Step by step on page 557.Linking words For several days, strange things occurred in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. Then, on 28 July 1976, an earthquake hit Tangshan city. The city was greatly affec
5、ted and nearly destroyed. Many people were killed or injured. The rescue work began soon after the quakes. Soldiers and medical workers arrived to find survivors and help the people who had lost everything. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the people, a new Tangshan was built.1.Read the text quickly to list the main details2.Write the main idea of each paragraph in your own words3.Organize ideas and draft4.Check with a checklist5.Revise itPolish your summary again and hand it in before next class
