1、Reading and Talking Unit 4 Natural Disasters Pre-listeningWe cant stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge.Natural disasters are extremely destructive and cause great damage to our life and property.If you are informed in advance,be prepared to evacuate(eg:turn off the gas and
2、electrical appliances)Try going to a place that is on higher ground Stay away from power lines If you are swept away,grab whatever you can to stop yourself Always help others if you can How to survive a flood?Stay calm Let people know there is a fire Wet some cloth and cover your mouth and nose Get
3、low to avoid smoke Go outside quickly Take the stairs Call 119 How to survive a fire?Before an earthquake Make a safety list of _,_ and _.During an earthquake(in a building)Remember to _,_ and _During an earthquake(outdoors)Go to a(n)_ space away from_,_ or power lines.After an earthquake(if youre t
4、rapped)Use a(n)_ to get help.Tap on a pipe or _ or whistle for help.n.&n.轻轻敲敲;水龙头水龙头v.&n.吹口哨吹口哨;哨子哨子n.管子管子n.电力电力;能量能量;力量力量While-listening Listen for an earthquake survival skills.How to survive in an earthquakeBefore an earthquake Make a safety list of _,_ and _.During an earthquake(in a building)Re
5、member to _,_ and _During 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 do where to go who to contact dropcoverhold ontreesbuildingsopenwallcell phoneListen to the convers
6、ation again.Fill in the blanks and focus on the functional words of giving instructions.Teacher:Thank you,Mrs Fors.That was a great presentation!Class,do you have any questions for Mrs Fors?Student 1:Mrs Fors,I think youre a hero.And Lucky is very cute.Id like to know what we can do to natural disas
7、ters.Ms Fors:Well,theres no way to _ earthquakes and .But if we prepare,we can keep them from becoming disasters that kill or injure people.To be ready,we should make a _ of what to do,where to go,and who to contact.Student 1:So what should we do if theres an earthquake?Ms Fors:Remember to“drop,cove
8、r,and hold on”.Drop down onto your hands and ,cover your head with your hands,and stay away from ,windows,or anything that could fall.You could find cover under a desk or table.to the desk or table so it doesnt move away from you.safety listkneesglasspreventstormsHold onTeacher:What should we do if
9、were outside when an earthquake happens?Ms Fors:Go to an away from buildings,trees,or power lines.Student 2:And what about after an earthquake?Ms Fors:Well,if youre ,you can use a cell phone to call or for help.You can also tap on a or a wall,or whistle for help.That way Lucky and I can find you!Stu
10、dent 2:I have a question for Lucky.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.open spacetrappedtextpipe Teacher:Student 1:Ms Fors:Thank you,Mrs Fors.That was a great presentation!Class,do you have any ques
11、tions for Mrs Fors?Mrs Fors,I think youre a hero.And Lucky is very cute.Id like to know what we can do to prevent natural disasters.Well,theres no way to prevent earthquakes and storms.But if we prepare,we can keep them from becoming disasters that kill or injure people.To be ready,we should make a
12、safety list of what to do,where to go,and who to contact.Before an earthquake What can we do when earthquakes happen?1.We should Student 1:Ms Fors:Student 1:Ms Fors:So what should we do if theres an earthquake?Remember to“drop,cover,and hold on”.Drop down onto your hands and knees,cover your head wi
13、th 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.What should we do if were outside when an earthquake happens?Go to an open space away from buildings,trees,or power lines
14、.During an earthquakeInsideOutside2.Remember to3.Drop4.Stay away5.Go to Student 2:Ms Fors:Student 2:Ms Fors:Teacher:And what about after an earthquake?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
15、 can find you!I have a question for Lucky.Do you like being a rescue dog?Lucky,what do you say?Sound of dog barking twiceI think he says hes a lucky dog.They laugh.After an earthquake6.You canHaving an emergency kit prepared is also very important.water food radio flashlightcell phone power bank kni
16、fe glove match whistle first aid kitOther itemsEmergency SuppliesSelect several items into your emergency kit and explain why it is necessary to your partner.Water and food make it possible for you to survive before the rescuers come.First aid kit helps treat minor injuries.A flash light can give a
17、signal to the outside world when your phone runs out of power.Work in pairs.Choose a disaster and prepare a list of safety instructions.Post-listening First/First of all,you should.Finally,.Cover your.Call an emergency number.Stay away from.Stay calm.Listen to the news.Make sure.Dont drive or walk o
18、utside.Move to a safe place.Collect water and food if you can.Stay indoors.EXAMPLE If you find yourself in a tornado,First of all,you should stay calm,cover your ears if the noise is too loud.Then,Stay indoors and get to a low place.Stay away from windows.Finally,Dont drive or walk outside in a tornado.Report to the class the safety instructions you listed and then explain what emergency supplies people should keep on hand.
