1、tornadohurricaneNatural Disastersearthquakesandstormlightningvolcanic eruptionModule 4 Sandstorms in AsiaIntroductionReading&VocabularyHow beautiful it is!What are they doing?What happened one day?But one day something happened.What natural disaster is it?It is a sandstorm .It is very frightening.bu
2、ryThe sand almost buries the house.BCDANorth AmericaCentral AfricaAustralia Central Asia这张照片是这张照片是3月月17日由日由NASA的的OrbView-2卫星拍摄的真彩色照片卫星拍摄的真彩色照片。在照片上，沙尘已经越过黄海，到达了日本以东的太平洋上空。在照片上，沙尘已经越过黄海，到达了日本以东的太平洋上空。事实上，这次事实上，这次10年以来中国北方最大的沙尘暴不仅仅影响了日本，年以来中国北方最大的沙尘暴不仅仅影响了日本，据美国国家海洋和大气局（据美国国家海洋和大气局（NOAA）报告，这次的沙尘暴已经跨越）
3、报告，这次的沙尘暴已经跨越太平洋，于太平洋，于27日到达了美国西海岸！日到达了美国西海岸！BCAInner Mongolia GansuXinjiangInner Mongolia has many sandstorms every year.It is far away from the sea,so it is an inland region.Look at the picture below.Complete the sentences using the correct form of these words .blow bury frightening last(v)sandsto
4、rmThere had been a .It for ten hours and was very .The wind the sand high around the houses,and some cars were _ almost completely by the sand.sandstormhas lastedfrighteningblewburiedThe day before yesterdayYesterdayTodayLook at these pictures.Now work in pairs.Discuss the following statements and d
5、ecide which statement is false.(/)()(/)(/)(/)(/)1.Sandstorms begin in desert areas.2.Deserts are created by climate changes.3.Deserts are also created because people cut down trees and dig up grass.4.Sandstorms from Asia have blown across the Pacific Ocean to American.5.Sandstorms cant be prevented.
6、6.The inland region has more sandstorms than the one near the sea.Discussion Work in groups of 4-6 .Discuss these questions.The team leaders from each group report their answers to the class.1.What should you do in a sandstorm to protect yourself?2.Which do you think is more dangerous,an earthquake
7、or a sandstorm?Say why.3.Where in China do sandstorms begin?4.If you are in a desert,what is the first sign of a sandstorm?5.Have you ever been in a sandstorm?If yes,describe it to your partner.Pre-reading Look at the photo.Answer the questions.1.What is happening?2.What is the cyclist wearing and w
8、hy?3.What do you think happens to traffic in this situation?Why?4.What do you think experts advise people to do in this situation?v1.What is happening?vThere is a sandstorm blowing.v2.What is the cyclist wearing and why?Theyre wearing hoods,masks and glasses to protect themselves.v3.What do you thin
9、k happens to traffic in this situation?Why?It moves very slowly.Because it is not clear to see everything on the road and people must take great care.v4.What do you think experts advise people to do in this situation?Stay at home.Fast reading:vPara.1 a.the description of sandstorms vPara.2 b.the cau
10、ses of sandstorms vPara.3 c.a major disaster in Asia vPara.4 d.the effects of sandstorms vPara.5 e.the governments measuresvPara.6 f.the forecast and suggestions Further reading:vFurther reading:Post readingv1.The winds in a sandstorm can sometimes _v2.When Ren Jianbo was living in Inner Mongolia _
11、v3.Sandstorms in China appear to have increased _v4.Cutting down trees an digging up grass can _v5.Traffic moved very slowly because _v6.The government is planting trees to the west of Beijing to _he experienced a terrible sandstorm.as a result of desertification.cause deserts and sand-storms to inc
12、rease.the thick dust makes it difficult to see/the drivers cannot see clearly.prevent the desert coming nearer.After reading the passage,complete these sentences.strong enough to move sand dunes.1.What do you think of a sandstorm?2.What is a sandstorm?3.Do you think how does a strong sandstorm affec
13、t us?4.What are the causes of sandstorms?5.What should we do if sandstorms occur?6.How can we do to prevent sandstorms?Discussion:Suppose you are a press reporter,you are reporting some people in the street.You may ask the following questions:Measures and Suggestions Measures and Suggestions certain
14、 administrative methods be taken certain administrative methods be taken to turn desertification preventions into to turn desertification preventions into the record to evaluate the work of local the record to evaluate the work of local government officials.government officials.the issue of desertif
15、ication prevention the issue of desertification prevention should be included in the national economic should be included in the national economic and social development program for the 21st and social development program for the 21st century,and it should be on the list of key century,and it should
16、 be on the list of key national projects and items national projects and items the prevention plans must be drawn up the prevention plans must be drawn up scientifically,and the management must be scientifically,and the management must be strict.strict.importance should be attached to experts import
17、ance should be attached to experts participation in the project,and the building participation in the project,and the building of a new type of structure which combines of a new type of structure which combines production,scientific research and promotion production,scientific research and promotion
18、 under the new circumstances.under the new circumstances.we must do a good job of monitoring and we must do a good job of monitoring and forecasting desertification.We must also forecasting desertification.We must also establish an information network for national establish an information network fo
19、r national desertification and sandstorm prevention,with desertification and sandstorm prevention,with forecasting work focused on controlling forecasting work focused on controlling desertification at the beginning stage.desertification at the beginning stage.Design a poster that encourages people
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