1、外研版高一英语必修三外研版高一英语必修三 Module 3 Cultural Corner Earthquakes Around the Pacific EarthquakesPacific plate NorthSouthWestEastAmerican plateRead the article and answer the questions!1.Where was the worst Chinese earthquake?2.What was the most dangerous thing about the California Earthquake of 1906?3.Is it
2、 possible that there could be another earthquake there?It was in Hua County in Shaanxi Province.The fires that started.Yes,it is.Read the article carefully and decide the statements are True or False1.Less than 400 earthquakes happen worldwide every day.()2.China is located in one of the most active
3、 earthquake regions in the world()3.The earthquake in Shaanxi Province affected seven provinces in China.()4.The California Earthquake destroyed 250,000 buildings.()5.100 years later,movements on the San Andreas Fault cause no problems for California.()FTFTF About 400 earthquakes _worldwide everyday
4、,more than a hundred thousand in a year.China is _ in one of the most active earthquake regions in the world and there have been many terrible earthquakes.The most _ of these occurred in Hua County in Shaanxi Province in _.The earthquake _ eight provinces in Central China.It _ an area of 800 square
5、kilometers.In some communities,60 percent of the population were _.In all,830,000 people _ their lives.situatedserious1556affectedcoveredkilledlostoccurFurther information about The California earthquakewhenAt _a.m.of _ of April _whereIn the_degreeIt is the_earthquake that has ever happened in the c
6、ountry.damages_ did most damage._ for _ days,_ a total of _buildings.About _ people were killed in the city of San Francisco and _ were made _.The earthquakes and fires caused about _ deaths5:1518th1906worstfiresburneddestroyingthree25,000500250,000homeless3,000United States What shall we do if an e
7、arthquake happens?If you are at homeIf you are in a carIf you are having classDiscussionDiscussionWhat is survival triangle?Survival Triangle These are fallen walls and beams.When an earthquake occurs,you have to find a triangle of space to escape from the earthquake.Many people do not understand th
8、e triangleWhen an earthquake occurs,you can not do like this!1、Shelter under the bed or your car 2、Crouch in the corner 3、Stand beside the door The right way!When the earthquake happens,you should do like this!Where is the survival triangle?If you have no time to leave the house，youd better hide in
9、the bathroom which has lots of supports and small spaces.When you are in a car?People in the car will be injured by objects fallen from the buildings.Almost every car has a 3 feet high space next to it.You should get off the car,and sit or lie beside it.Keep yourself safe under the table or desk,in order to protect your body.Do not rush when you are going out.Obey the order and it can ensure you will be safe.Open the door ensuring outlet.Protect the head outdoors.Writing a composition about the damages that caused by the earthquakes.
