1、AN EXCITING JOBUnit 5 Reading1.To understand the passage about the experiences of a volcanologist2.To try to get the interest and the danger of being a volcanologist3.To learn to use some words,expressions and patterns in the passage4.To know the skills a volcanologist should haveCan you imagine cli
2、mbing into a live volcano in order to measure the temperature of the boiling rock inside?Would you want to do such dangerous work?Do you think you would enjoy studying volcanoes as a job?Now finish the questionnaire to find out if you would be suitable for this work.P33If you answered“yes”to all the
3、se questions,then volcanology could be a good career choice for you.Read the passage to find out more about being a volcanologist.Skimming for general idea(1)What is the writers job?He is a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.He mainly collects information about Mount Kilauea.
4、(2)The writers attitude towards his job is _.A.bored B.indifferent C.enthusiastic D.disappointing(3)Divide the passage into three parts and get the main idea of each part.Skim the text and do the following tasks.Check your answer.Three PartsMain Idea of Each PartThe main idea of each part.Descriptio
5、n of his job as a volcanologistDescription of his first sight of an eruptionHis love for his job and volcanoesParagraphs 1-2Paragraphs 3-4Paragraph 5Scanning for specific information(1)The writer worked as a volcanologist in Hawaii _.A.5 years ago B.10 years agoC.15 years ago C.20 years ago(2)The er
6、uption mentioned in the passage took place _.A.in the morning B.in the afternoonC.in the evening C.at noonCheck your answer.Choose the best answer.(3)When boiling rock erupts from a volcano,it causes less damage than you imagine because _.A.the temperature is not very highB.no one lives near the top
7、 of the Mount KilaueaC.people know how to escape the rocksD.the buildings near the volcanoes are very firm(4)How many scientists are driven up the mountain the next day?A.2 B.3C.4 D.5(5)The passage suggests that _.A.the writer is worried about his jobB.the writer is anxious about his jobC.the writer
8、 is interested in his workD.the writer is tired of his workThe writer describes his first sight of a volcanic eruption.The writer expresses his love for his job and why he loves it.The writer states again his love for his work and volcanoes.The writer describes his first closer look at a volcanic er
9、uption.The writer describes his job and its importance.1 15 54 43 32 2Put the following sentences into the right order.(1)Why does the writer say that he has the greatest job in the world?(2)Why is a volcanologists job important?(3)Where is Mount Kilauea?(4)Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilaue
10、a more dangerous than the actual eruption?(5)What made the author realize that an eruption occurred?(6)Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?(7)What did the scientists do after the eruption?(8)Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of t
11、he crater?(9)What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years?Answer these questions using complete sentences.Check the answers.(1)Why does the writer say that he has the greatest job in the world?(2)Why is a volcanologists job important?volcanic eruptionw
12、arn peopleVolcanologists study volcanoes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and therefore save many lives.Mount Kilauea is in Hawaii.The lava flows down the mountain and can cover up or burn villages in its path.The rocks that erupt from the volcano usually dont damage a
13、nything because no one lives near the crater.(3)Where is Mount Kilauea?(4)Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?1)my bed began shaking2)a strange sound3)my bedroom became as bright as day4)an absolutely fantastic sight5)red hot lava was fountaining hundr
14、eds of metres into the air(5)What made the author realize that an eruption occurred?(6)Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?The scientists needed to get samples of the lava so that they could study them.put on special clothes;dropped as close as possible to
15、 the crater;slowly made their way to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red,boiling centre;climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for studyThe author was wearing special protective clothing that made it difficult to walk.The writer finds their beauty and their potential to ca
16、use great damage very impressive.(7)What did the scientists do after the eruption?(8)Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?(9)What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years?What does theauthor do?He is a _ working for
17、 the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.Whats the authorsjob about?_ information for a database about Mount Kilauea.Evaluating the information.Helping other scientists to _ where lava from the volcano will flow next and _.Whats the damageof a volcanic eruption?When _ erupts from a volcano and crashes back
18、 to earth,it causes less damage than people might imagine.The _ flowing slowly down the mountain causes far more damage.What did the author do after the eruption?He and _ wore special protective suits and made their way to the edge of the _.He stayed _ and watched the other two climbing down to coll
19、ect some lava for _.volcanologistCollectingpredicthow fastboiling rocklavatwo other scientistscraterat the toplater studyComplete the table.Read and pay attention to the underlined parts.We use having+past participle to refer to an action that takes place before the time expressed by the main verb.C
20、areful reading重难点句式分析重难点句式分析1.Having collected and evaluated the information,I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast.两个并列的两个并列的宾语从句宾语从句v-ingv-ing的完成式作状语的完成式作状语Having settled down in his new house,he set about writing his next book.在新房子里住下来以后，他就着手写下一
21、本书了。在新房子里住下来以后，他就着手写下一本书了。Having answered the teachers questions,she sat down and felt much more relaxed.回答老师的问题后，她坐下来，感到轻松多了。回答老师的问题后，她坐下来，感到轻松多了。We use having+past participle to refer to an action that takes place before the time expressed by the main verb.收集和评估了这些信息之后，我就帮助其收集和评估了这些信息之后，我就帮助其他科学家一
22、起预测下次火山熔岩将往何处他科学家一起预测下次火山熔岩将往何处流去，流速是多少。流去，流速是多少。Translation1.工作做完之后，我就回家了。工作做完之后，我就回家了。Having finished my work,I went home.2.这位老先生在排了半个小时队后，突这位老先生在排了半个小时队后，突然意识到他把支票落在车里了。然意识到他把支票落在车里了。Having waited in the queue for half an hour,the old man suddenly realized he had left the cheque in the car.2.The
23、other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study,but this being my first experience,I stayed at the top and watched them.连接并列句连接并列句,表转折表转折独立主格结构：独立主格结构：代词代词+现在分词现在分词 to do作目的状语作目的状语动词动词-ing形式可以有自己逻辑上的主语，这种形式可以有自己逻辑上的主语，这种逻辑主谓的结构可以在句子中作状语用。逻辑主谓的结构可以在句子中作状语用。With night comin
24、g on,we started for home.夜幕降临，我们启程回家了。夜幕降临，我们启程回家了。The weather being fine,we have made up our minds to go for a picnic.天气很好，我们决定去野炊。天气很好，我们决定去野炊。另外两人攀下火山口去收集供日后研究用另外两人攀下火山口去收集供日后研究用的岩浆，我是第一次经历这样的事，所以的岩浆，我是第一次经历这样的事，所以留在山顶上观察他们。留在山顶上观察他们。Translation1.他站在窗前，阳光洒在他的脸上。他站在窗前，阳光洒在他的脸上。He stood at the wind
25、ow,the sun shining upon his face.2.姑娘两眼望着他姑娘两眼望着他,他不知道说什么好他不知道说什么好.The girl staring at him,he didnt know what to say.Post-reading activities1 Having learned a little more about the work of a volcanologist,do you think it is an occupation you would enjoy?Give your reasons.2 If you could meet the writ
26、er of the passage,what questions would you ask?DiscussionDiscuss these questions with your partner and be prepared to report to the class.P35 2P35 3Pair workIn pairs discuss what skills you think a volcanologist should have.Make a list.practical skills for performing experiments and operating scient
27、ific equipmentknowledge of volcanoesresearch skillsskill in analysing and interpreting research results and other informationPossible answers:Then look at these three people who would like to study volcanoes.Which one would you choose to become a vocalnologist?Give your reasons.Pair workSuggested an
28、swers:Fred Spears:He has the interest but not the qualifications.So he is not a good choice to become a volcanologist.Susan Kelp:She has studied geology and has an interest in volcanoes.She has all the necessary qualifications,but she does not have practical experience in devising experiments and an
29、alysing data.Charles Wild:He is a medical doctor with an interest in volcanoes.He has experience in conducting experiments but does not have the specific qualifications needed to become a volcanologist.I would choose Susan Kelp because she has the necessary qualifications and the interest.Although s
30、he has not yet conducted experiments,she will either have learned the techniques during her university courses or be able to learn them on the job.She seems to be the most suitable candidate.The author was _ a volcanologist _ the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory 20 years ago.Two weeks after he arrived i
31、n Hawaii,he saw an _ for the first time.It was very bright _ it was night.There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and red hot lava was _ hundreds of metres into the air.The day after the eruption two other scientists and he wanted to _ the crater.They put on white protective suits,h
32、elmets,big boots and special gloves,_ made them look like spacemen.They slowly _ to the edge of the crater to collect some lava for later study._ volcanoes for many years,the author is still _ their beauty as well as their _ to cause great damage.appointed aseruptionalthoughworking forfountainingpot
33、entialget close towhichmade their wayHaving studiedamazed atFill in the blanks to finish the Summary of the text and then try to retell it.注注:word:word 文档文档点击此处链接点击此处链接Mother Nature is good,but also cruel butcher.大自然是善良的慈母，同时也是冷酷的大自然是善良的慈母，同时也是冷酷的屠夫。屠夫。雨果雨果The time human cheer their victory to natur
34、e,is also the beginning of nature to punish.当人类欢呼对自然的胜利之时，也就是当人类欢呼对自然的胜利之时，也就是自然对人类惩罚的开始。自然对人类惩罚的开始。黑格尔黑格尔 Now 2 mins to test your spelling.English-Chinesediagram,erupt,hurricane,questionnaire,evaluate,absolute,actual,potential,candidate,typhoon,precious,document,sweat,appreciation任命任命，波动，适合，前往，射中，惊慌，匆波动，适合，前往，射中，惊慌，匆匆看一遍，保证匆看一遍，保证When finishing,exchange your papers to see who does the best.Chinese-EnglishHomework 1.Write a summary of the text in about 150 words.alongside,appoint,evaluate,wave,fountain,absolute,absolutely,suit,make ones way,potential.2.发挥想象，连词成文发挥想象，连词成文(50-100字字)。
