1、Unit 4 natural disasters Reading Reading and and ThinkingThinkingDo you remember the earthquake that you have experienced?DiscussingWhat can happen to a city during a big earthquake?scan the text for the target words and guess the meaning from context.ruinbricktrapbury(noun,Paragraph 2)This word des
2、cribes the city straight after the earthquake.In a short time,a lot of damage was done,so it must describe a place that has been badly damaged(noun,Paragraph 3)This word is used to describe the buildings that have fallen.They are red like leaves,but also heavy,because the wind cannot move them.They
3、sound like the red clay blocks commonly used to build buildings(verb,Paragraph 4)This verb is used to describe people who are not dead,but they need help to be dug out,so it must mean they cannot move because they are stuck somewhere(verb,Paragraph 4)This verb is used to describe what happens to the
4、 dead bodies.They are often put into the ground and covered,so that could be what this meansMake up sentences using the following wordsruinbricktrapburyRead the sentences describing what happened after a huge earthquake.Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the new words and phrases from
5、the text.1.The huge earthquake left nearly the whole city_.2.Everyone was _,thinking the world must be coming to an end.3.Millions of people were left without water,food,or _.4.Soldiers and volunteers worked as hard as they could to pull away _ and rocks,and rescue those who were _ under the ruins.5
6、.Some were found alive,though they were suffering from terrible injuries,but other had already stopped _ when they were discovered.6.A few buildings were still standing,but people were afraid to use them as shelters,worrying they would be _ if the buildings fell.in ruinsin shockelectricitybrickstrap
7、pedbreathingburriedRead the text again and answer the quetions1.What were some of the strange things happening before the earthquake?Do you think they were warning signs?Why or why not?2.What does the writer mean by“Slowly,the city began to breathe again”?3.What kind of help do you think people who
8、have suffered an earthquake need?1.What were some of the strange things happening before the earthquake?Do you think they were warning signs?Why or why not?Before the earthquake,the water in the village wells rose and fell.Deep cracks appeared in their walls.Animals were acting strangely.I think the
9、se were warning signs as this doesnt usually happen and it showed something strange was happening below the ground.Sometimes,animals have more sensitive reactions to some coming dangers.2.What does the writer mean by“Slowly,the city began to breathe again”?The writer means that the city began to fun
10、ction again,because the earthquake had stopped people and supplies moving about,and so it was like the city couldnt breathe.3.What kind of help do you think people who have suffered an earthquake need?People in places who have suffered an earthquake need quick access to basic things such as water an
11、d food,because they cannot get them easily.They also need medical care not just for injuries,but to protect against disease and other problems that happen after the earthquake.Last but not least,these people also need psychological care and help.DISCUSSINGWhat do you think helped in the revival of Tangshan city?Strong support and efficient help from others including soldiers,army,workers,volunteers,government,as well as the tireless efforts of the survivors.HomeworkSurf the internet or read some materials to learn more about how to protect yourselves when such disasters happen.
