1、Listening and Speaking&Listening and TalkingUnit 4 Natural disasters1.Listen to the safety instructions for earthquakes;2.Develop a positive attitude in the face of natural disasters and discuss disaster safety measures;3.Cooperate to report on the preparations of natural disasters.Watch the video a
2、nd set down the types of natural disasters.Lead-in“A natural disaster is a major event brought about by the natural processes of the Earth that causes widespread destruction to the environment and loss of life.”DefinitionPre-listeningsandstormtyphoonearthquakewildfiretsunamiNatural DisastersTypes of
3、 natural disastersvolcano eruptionfloodmudslidelandslidesnowslide/avalanchehurricantornadodroughtPlease write down the names of the disasters in the photos in Exe.1 on P48.tornadotsunamiearthquakewildfirefloodActivity 1:Do you know what these disasters are?Write down their names.Listening and Speaki
4、ngActivity 2:Listen to the news reports and tick the disasters that you hear.earthquaketornadowildfiredroughtlandslidetsunamifloodvolcanic eruptionListen for detailsThink about what you are listening for before you listen:numbers,dates,times,addresses,activities,people or places,reasons,etc.Listenin
5、g skillsActivity 3:Circle the key word(s)in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to.QuestionType of information1.What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Ecuador?number2.How many people were killed or injured in Ecuador?3.Where are the floods?4.What are the rescue work
6、ers and soldiers doing in the flood-hit area?5.When did people see the tornado in Memphis?6.Which buildings were damaged in Seoul?7.What caused the landslide in Seoul?numberplaceactivitiestimeplacereasonQuestionAnswer1.What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Ecuador?2.How many people were killed
7、 or injured in Ecuador?3.Where are the floods?4.What are the rescue workers and soldiers doing in the flood-hit area?5.When did people see the tornado in Memphis?6.Which buildings were damaged in Seoul?7.What caused the landslide in Seoul?Get the answers to the questions.About 230 people were killed
8、 and more than 1,500 were injured7.8a library and a supermarketthe heavy rain that has fallen over the past weekcentral ChinaThey are working day and night to make sure that people are safe.at 9:25 a.m,Saturday 12 AugustWhen reporting natural disasters,you should give the information about:the type
9、of the disaster,time,place,effects,rescue work/measures,the cause.Good morning,its 17 April.A strong hit Ecuador yesterday.The 7.8-magnitude earthquake many buildings,and early reports said that about 230 people were killed and more than 1,500 were injured.and rescue workers are helping the .News re
10、port 1:Activity 4:Listen to news reports again and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.earthquakedamagedVolunteerssurvivorsGood evening.Today is 27 March.More news about the floods in China.The government is helping more than 12,000 people in Hunan and Jiangxi get away from the water.Homes an
11、d land have been ,but no one has been killed.Rescue workers and soldiers are working day and night to make sure that people are safe.They are also bringing food and water to those homes were lost in the disaster.News report 2:centralrisingdestroyedwhoseBreaking news,Saturday 12 August.A tornado was
12、just seen in Memphis.Eyewitnesses said that at 9:25 a.m.,the tornado destroyed four homes.A police tells us that at least one person has died.More tornadoes are possible,and the police advise the area.News report 3:southernofficeravoidingAnd in Seoul,a landslide damaged a library and a in a southern
13、 neighborhood.The landslide was caused by the heavy rain has fallen in Seoul the past week.According to the police,no one was injured in the landslide,but cars were damaged.Those are the top news for today,Wednesday 21 July.News report 4:supermarketthatseveraloverTranscriptNews report 1 Good morning
14、,its 17 April.A strong earthquake hit Ecuador yesterday.The 7.8-magnitude earthquake damaged many buildings,and early reports said that about 230 people were killed and more than 1,500 were injured.Volunteers and rescue workers are helping the survivors.News report 2 Good evening.Today is 27 March.M
15、ore news about the floods in central China.The government is helping more than 12,000 people in Hunan and Jiangxi get away from the rising water.Homes and land have been destroyed,but no one has been killed.Rescue workers and soldiers are working day and night to make sure that people are safe.They
16、are also bringing food and water to those whose homes were lost in the disaster.News report 3 Breaking news,Saturday 12 August.A tornado was just seen in southern Memphis.Eyewitnesses said that at 9：25 a.m.,the tornado destroyed four homes.A police officer tells us that at least one person has died.
17、More tornados are possible,and the police advise avoiding the area.News report 4 And in Seoul,a landslide damaged a library and a supermarket in a southern neighborhood.The landslide was caused by the heavy rain that has fallen in Seoul over the past week.According to the police,no one was injured i
18、n the landslide,but several cars were damaged.Those are the top news for today,Wednesday 21 July.Activity 5:Suppose you are a new reporter,you should prepare a short news report on the following themes.Earthquake Wildfire Flood Wenchuan,China Alberta,Canada Colombo,Sri LankaSome InformationEarthquak
19、eWenchuan,China14:28 Monday,12 MayMagnitude7.8(8.0)At least 8,500 killed(by 13 May)Rescue worker(medical teams,troops,volunteers,etc.)organised QuicklyWildfireAlberta,CanadaBegan on 1 May2,400 homes destroyedAlmost 88,000 people evacuated Hundred of firefighters arrived.Planes,helicopters used to fi
20、ght the fireNo deaths,no injuriesFloodColombo,Sri LankaBegan in May82 killed,500,000 affectedRescue teams provided food and waterShelters set up by the governmentGood morning.Today is 13 May.A huge earthquake hit Wenchuan,China yesterday afternoon.Example Good morning.Today is 13 May.A huge earthqua
21、ke hit Wenchuan,China,yesterday afternoon.The 7.8-magnitude earthquake damaged many buildings.And according to an early report,at least 8,500 people were killed and thousands of people were injured.Rescue workers,soldiers,medical teams and volunteers were working day and night to make sure that peop
22、le are safe.They also bring food and water to those who lost homes in the disaster.Example:News report 1 Good evening,today is 3 May.More news is about the wildfire in Alberta,Canada.The huge wildfire began on 1 May and 2,400 homes have been destroyed.The government is helping almost 88,000 people e
23、vacuate from the fire.Hundreds of firefighters are working hard to put out the fire and planes,helicopters are used to fight the fire.Up till now,no deaths and injuries have been reported.Example:News report 2 Good afternoon,today is 13,May.In Colombo,more news about the flood in Sri Lanka.The flood
24、 began in May because of heavy rains.Up till now 82 people were killed and more than 500,000 were affected by the flood.Rescue teams are providing food and water for those who lost their homes in the disaster.The government have set up shelters for the homeless people.Example:News report 3 1.What sh
25、ould we do to protect ourselves in the earthquake?2.Give your advice according to the pictures.Listening and TalkingMake a list of ways to protect ourselves in an earthquake.In an earthquake,we candrop onto our hands and kneesprotect our head and neck from harmcover our bodyhold onto something secur
26、estay in place during the earthquakeuse the surroundingsMs Fors is a rescue worker.She and her dog,Lucky,are visiting a senior high school.Listen to the conversation and complete the table.Before an earthquakeMake a safety list of _,_ and _.During an earthquake(in a building)Remember to“_,_ and _”.D
27、uring an earthquake(outdoors)Go to a(n)_ space away from _,_ or power lines.After an earthquake(if youre trapped)Use a(n)_ to get help.Tap on a pipe or _ or whistle for help.what to dowhere to gowho to contactdropcoverhold onopenbuildingstreescell phonea walln.电力电力;能能量量;力量力量n.&n.轻敲轻敲;水龙头水龙头n.管子管子v.&
28、n.吹吹口哨口哨;哨子哨子Teacher:Thank you,Ms Fors.That was a great presentation!Class,do you have any questions for Ms Fors.Student 1:Ms Fors,I think youre a hero.And Lucky is very cute.Id like to know what we can do to prevent natural disasters.Mrs Fors:Well,theres no way to prevent earthquakes and storms.But
29、 if we prepare,we can keep them from becoming disasters that kill or injure people.To be ready,we should make a safety list of what to do,where to go,and who to contact.Student 1:So what should we do if theres an earthquake?Mrs Fors:Remember to“drop,cover,and hold on”.Drop down onto your hands and k
30、nees,cover your head with your hands,and stay away from glass,windows,or anything that could fall.You could find cover under a desk or table.Hold on to the desk or table so it doesnt move away from you.TranscriptTeacher:What should we do if were outside when an earthquake happens?Ms Fors:Go to an op
31、en space away from buildings,trees,or power lines.Student 2:And what about after an earthquake?Mrs Fors:Well,if youre trapped,you can use a cell phone to call or text for help.You can also tap on a pipe or a wall,or whistle for help.That way Lucky and I can find you!Student 2:I have a question for L
32、ucky.Do you like being a rescue dog?Ms Fors:Lucky,what do you say?Sound of dog barking twiceTeacher:I think he says hes a lucky dog.They laugh.Pair WorkChoose a disaster and prepare a list of safety instructions.tornado tsunami earthquake wildfire floodGiving InstructionsFirst/First of all,you shoul
33、dStay calm.Dont drive or walk outside.Collect water and food if you can.If youre trappedRemember toUse to call for help.Cover your Listen to the news.Move to a safe place.Finally,Call an emergency number.Stay away from Make sure Stay indoors.Useful Expressionsadj.镇静的镇静的;vt.使平静使平静n.紧急情况紧急情况First of a
34、ll,you should stay calm if youre in a tornado.Cover your ears if the noise is too loud.Stay indoors and get to a low place.Stay away from windows.Dont drive or walk outside in a tornado.SamplePrepare An Emergency KitHaving an emergency kit prepared is also very important.Look at the emergency suppli
35、es below.Discuss with a partner what else you would add.whistlefirst aid kitflashlightradiowater and food for three daysReport to the class the safety instructions you listed and then explain what emergency supplies people should keep on hand.If you find yourself in danger from a forest fire,first o
36、f all,stay calm.Cover your face with Then go to a safer place if you canNow for our emergency supplies,we would suggest always having on hand enough water and food for three days,a radioPrepare a flashlight in your emergency kit is also important,because现有现有(尤指帮助尤指帮助)SummaryLive to Tell:Raising Awareness,Reducing Mortality.United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction(2016)Finish the exercise that is given today.
