1、 To read the authors experience on the London Tube and feelings.To realise the global warming,extreme weather and other issues caused by climate change,and improve environmental awareness.说说出语境中出语境中画线单词的意义。画线单词的意义。1.It was the second air disaster in the region in less than two months._2.I took the t
2、ube then the train and came straight here._3.Theres easily enough room for two adults and three children,plus a dog._灾难，灾祸灾难，灾祸地铁地铁和，加上和，加上4.The hurricane is moving to the west at about 18 miles per hour._5.After a weeks heavy rain,their house was buried by a landslide._飓风飓风山崩，滑坡山崩，滑坡Watch a video a
3、nd tell how you feel after watching it.Look at the thermometer and think aout the questions.1.What happens when the temperature goes very high?The first scourge(天灾天灾)of warming is drought.Forest fires are common.In areas near the equator,heavy rain,flash floods,mudslides,mountain collapse will be fr
4、equent.2.What happens when the temperature goes very low?The amount of land available to grow food will decrease,and crops will be reduced due to lack of heat.There will be terrible famines and wars over food.3.How do people deal with extreme temperatures?4.What were the highest and lowest temperatu
5、res recorded where you live?How do you feel in extreme temperatures?1.What is the weather like in these two pictures?2.How do you feel in such extreme temperature?Look at the picture and predict what the passage is about.Then read the passage and check your prediction.The passage is about the author
6、s feelings and concerns on the London tube on an unusually hot day.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Journey in London.B.The Tube system in London.C.Crowded situation.D.The extreme weather conditions.Match the main idea with its corresponding paragraph.Paragraph 1A.I begin to imagine what I
7、should do when London is struck by severe floods.Paragraph 2B.Stepping out of the station with a heavy heart,I realise I have been worrying too much.Paragraph 3C.Ill take the hottest tube line with a temperature of 30 plus degrees.Paragraph 4 D.I feel uncomfortable when I stay inside the train.Parag
8、raph 5E.I am shocked by photos showing that disasters frequently occur on Earth.Go through the passage and answer the questions.1.What is the average high temperature in July in London?2.Which floor is the authors office on?22 degrees.The third floor.Complete the flow chart.30 plus degrees/over 30 d
9、egreesmelting and becoming one a bit scared put his flat on the market and buy a boatspeak with his manager about moving to the top floorlearn to swimclimate changenervousworrying too muchChoose the best answer.1.What do we know about the Central Line in London?A.It was built earlier than most of th
10、e other lines.B.The air conditioning was invented earlier than it.C.Going down on the stairs is hard for the passengers.D.It was the hottest and deepest on the worlds Tube system.2.Why does the author feel uncomfortable in the Tube?A.Because he is wearing a suit today.B.Because he had special food f
11、or breakfast.C.Because he can make it to Bank station soon.D.Because there are many people and much hot air.3.Which of the following doesnt belong to the authors preparations for the future?A.Move the flat to another city.B.Buy a boat.C.Move the office to the top floor.D.Learn to swim.4.How does the
12、 author feel about the reports of natural disasters around the world?A.Excited.B.Relaxed.C.Shocked.D.Embarrassed.5.Why does the author feel good after walking out of the Tube?A.Because he has been worrying too much.B.Because he is moving to space.C.Because he feels cooler outside.D.Because his desti
13、nation is here now.6.What can we learn from the text?A.There is a volcano in London erupting now.B.The working place will move to the top floor.C.The author wants to sell his flat and buy a boat.D.The temperature in London is higher than before.Match the statements with their reasons.StatementsReaso
14、ns1.Over 30 degrees is unusual for London.A.The climate has changed a lot.2.Its awful to travel on the Central Line.B.There is no air conditioning there.3.Going down the stairs is like jumping into a volcano thats erupting.C.He feels sick.4.The author decides to get off at Bank station.D.Its hotter
15、down on the platform.StatementsReasons5.The author plans to buy a boat.E.He can still get to work when London is flooded.6.The author wants to learn to swim.F.The average high temperature in July is 22 degrees.7.The bad weather has occurred in many places in the world.G.He can survive when the tall
16、buildings are flooded.8.The author plans to move to space.H.Its not so hot outside the station.9.The author feels a fresh wind on his face when stepping out of the station.I.Its hard to avoid a disaster on Earth.Keys:1-5 FBDCE 6-9 GAIHDecide whether the following statements are True(T)or False(F).1.
17、The Tube was invented before air conditioning.()2.The temperature in the train can reach as high as 35 degrees.()3.This bad weather has occurred due to climate change.()4.The author will speak with the manager about moving to the top floor soon.()5.The author believes he is good at swimming.()6.Bank
18、 station isnt the authors destination.()Read the first two paragraphs and answer the questions.1.Why is the Tube station so hot?2.What do you know about the authors journey?3.What is the temperature inside the train?4.Where does the author work?Because there is no air conditioning.It is on one of th
19、e oldest,deepest and hottest lines.35 degrees.He works in a tall,glass buildingRead the third and fourth paragraphs and fill in the form.The authors planPut his flat on the(1)_ and buy a boat.Speak with his manager about(2)_ to the top floor.Join a beginners swimming class(3)_.The disasters all over
20、 the worldA hurricane in Asia has(4)_ a town.Heavy rain in Eastern Europe has caused(5)_The(6)_ across Southern Europe has caused forest fires.marketmovingimmediatelydestroyedlandslidesheatRead the last paragraph and answer the questions.1.What is the authors destination?2.How does the author feel w
21、hen he gets out of the station?Bank station.Comfortable.Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.1 To explain why summers in London are getting hotter and hotter.2 To complain about the London Tube.3 To warn people about the danger of London being flooded.4 To express his worries about the
22、dangers of extreme weather conditions.Below is a summary of the text with some content missing.Choose the right item from the box and make the summary complete.destination,climate change,swim,space,awfulIts going to be 1._ on the Central Line,with no air conditioning and it can reach 35 degrees.When
23、 I look through my newspaper,experts say bad weather has occurred due to 2._.awful climate changeI should probably put my flat on the market and buy a boat,and speak with my manager about moving to the top floor.Most importantly,I will need to learn to 3._!Then Ill be able to survive even when the t
24、all buildings are flooded.I should start thinking about moving to 4._.Yet,I feel a fresh wind on my face when I arrive at my 5._ and step out of the station.Maybe I have been worrying too much.Its only 30 degrees outside!destination,climate change,swim,space,awfulswimspacedestination1.Do you share the authors concerns about extreme weather conditions?Why?2.Do you think climate change will affect your life in the future?How would you adapt?Write a summary of the text.
