1、Unit 2 Nature Disasters Reading IWhat natural disasters do you know?What would you do during an earthquake?What would you do during an earthquake?It is important to stay calm.If I am indoors,I must stay there and wait until the shaking stops.I must find a safe space,such as under a strong table.I mu
2、st use the stairs and not the lift to get outside safely.If I am outdoors,I must stay away from any buildings or large objects.Pupils lives spared during Falmont earthquakeGirl saves 100 from tsunami(倒金字塔)the most important informationdetailed informationbackground or supporting information News rep
3、ort 1News report 2The leadThe body The tailPara.1:FALMONTOn 17 March,476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School escaped an earthquake that hit the county at 2:27 p.m.Paras.2 and 3:the process of escaping successfully from the earthquakePara.4:the reason for their calmness in the earthqua
4、ke.Para.1:A 10-year-old girl,Sabrina Andron,helped around 100 people escape danger with her knowledge of tsunamis.Paras.2 and 3:How Sabrina saved so many lives.(Not mentioned.)News report 1When(1)_WhereFalmont Primary SchoolWhatStudents and teachers at a primary school(2)_.HowThey reacted correctly
5、and quickly when the earthquake hit.Why(3)_.17 Marchsaved themselves from an earthquake The schools safety procedures taught students and teachers how to protect themselvesNews report 1 News report 2When 20 DecemberWhere(1)_WhatA girl(2)_.How(3)_.WhyThe girl had learnt about tsunamis in a Geography
6、lesson.Goldshore Beach saved around 100 people on the beach from a terrible tsunami The girl and her parents talk to a safety officer and the beach was rapidly cleared of people.News report 2Report1 （para2-3）The process of escaping successfully from the earthquakeIn the order of timewas teaching whe
7、nat the same timethe moment the shaking stoppedwithin one minute and twenty secondssoonafter a roll call confirmedWhoWhatWhyAlice Brown 1._ the classroom door 3._to her students to exit in an orderly line4._ their heads with hands in case it became damaged and 2._ to open.it was the best time5._ the
8、ir escape.Students 6._ under their desks,7._ the legs of the desks.9._still,10._calmly and quietly.went down the stairs and 11._ to the playground.to 8._themselves from being injured by falling pieces.to _ the teachers instruction.to _ and shelter in a safe place.openedsignalledcoveringfailedto make
9、movedheld on toremainedwaitedrushedprotectescapewait forReport1 （para2-3）The process of escaping successfully from the earthquakeReport1 （para2-3）The reason for their calmness in the earthquakeThey practiced earthquake safety procedures twice a year.Report1 （para4）Report 2Report 2How Sabrina saved s
10、o many lives(Para 2)She noticed something odd about the sea water.It wasnt calm and it wasnt going in and then out.It was just coming in and in and in.She had learned these were signs of an approaching tsunami.Report 2Report 2How Sabrina saved so many lives(Para 3)That means she didnt panic.She soon
11、 calmed herself down.They thought she was joking.Report 2Report 2How Sabrina saved so many lives(Para 3)a.Sabrinas parents didnt believe her words.b.Sabrinas parents talked to the safety officer.c.The beach was rapidly cleared of people by the safety officer.d.People were enjoying the warm sea air a
12、nd soft wind happily.e.Sabrina noticed something unusual and told her parents.What qualities from Ms Brown and Sabrina can we find are extremely helpful when we are faced with emergencies?calm,knowledgeable,brave,thoughtful,quick-mindedWhat can help you survive disasters?Take immediate actionStay ca
13、lmInform the authorityRelated knowledge and practiceBetter warning plansAdvantaged technology.that hit the country at 2:27 p.m.that hit the country at about 2 oclock.Compare the sentences and tell which is better when used in news reports and the reason.Precise or vague?Explore for the language char
14、acteristicsExplore for the language characteristics On 17 March,476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School escaped an earthquake.On 17 March,476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School were rescued in an earthquake.Active or passive voice?Explore for the language characteristi
15、csExplore for the language characteristics She made signals to her students to exit the classroom in an orderly line covering their heads with their hands.She signalled to her students to exit the classroom in an orderly line covering their heads with their hands.Verb or noun?Explore for the languag
16、e characteristicsExplore for the language characteristicsof news reportsTo be precise To be short and simple To choose proper verbs To be objective .Explore for the language characteristicsExplore for the language characteristicsThere were loud crashes of glass breaking and things falling to the gro
17、und,but the students remained still and waited calmly and quietly.hearingsightExplore for the language characteristicsExplore for the language characteristicsPeople were walking,running or simply sitting on the sandy beach,enjoying the warm sea air and the soft wind that brushed their hair.touchExplore for the language characteristicsExplore for the language characteristicsWrite a short essay about what we can do to prepare for a natural disaster.
