1、What can you see in the video?volcanovolcanologistscientistBoiling rock erupts from the crater;the lava flows slowly down the mountain.Magma chamberLavaCraterAsh cloudA/An _ jobAn exciting jobMain ideaThe writer introduces his job as a _,tells us his first sight of an _ in Mount Kilauea,and expresse
2、s his_for his job.volcanologisteruptionlove/enthusiasmParas1&2:His job as a volcanologist1.Which sentence in Para1 shows his attitude towards his job?2.Why does he think so?3.What does he do as a volcanologist?I have the greatest job in the world.I travel to unusual places and work alongside people
3、from all over the world.Sometimes working outdoors,sometimes in an office,sometimes using scientific equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists,I am never bored.Although my job is occasionally dangerous,I dont mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive.However,the most imp
4、ortant thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people from one of the most powerful forces on earth-the volcano.What does he do as a volcanologist?He collects information for a database about Mount Kilauea.He helps other scientists to predict lava flow direction.Paras3&4:His first sight o
5、f an eruptionDuring the eruptionfeelhearseeAfter the eruptiondoParas3&4:His first sight of an eruptionDuring the eruptionfeelhearsee bed began shaking.a strange sound,like a railway train passing 1.bedroom became as bright as day.2.Red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres.3.an absolutely fant
6、astic sight.After the eruptiondo1.They put on white protective suits,helmets,big boots and special boots.2.They slowly made their way to the edge of the crater.3.The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study.move with efforttiring/exhaustingdangerous/risky/adventuro
7、ustough,demanding Para 5:His feeling for his job What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years?He finds their beauty and their potential to cause great damage very impressive.1.What do you think makes the writer overcome the difficulty to continue his w
8、ork?Discuss:All work is empty save when there is no love.-Kahlil GibranI have the greatest job in the world.I am never bored.I dont mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive.I am enthusiastic about my job.I am still amazed at their beauty 2.Do you want to be a volcanologist in future?3.What qualities and skills do you think a volcanologist should have?Discuss:Assignment:1.Write a short paragraph about the skills and qualities a volcanologist should have.(Questionnaire in Pre-reading may help you.)2.Surf the Internet to get more information about the volcano.
