1、Reading and thinkingUnit 4 Natural DisastersVideo/wordsHow can we make our words an vivid or powerful description?1.To catch the key information and draw a /mind map.2.To appreciate the language for description /and apply it to practice.Learning ObjectivesPre-readingWhat happened at that night?What
2、does“the Earth didnt sleep”mean?SkimmingFind out the topic sentence of each paragraph.Note:The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of each paragraph,sometimes the middle or the last sentence.Skimmingtime/placeSkimmingTime orderdetail informationsupportGeneral structureSigns before the earth
3、quakenWhat strange things happened before the earthquake?nUnderline the strange things.Part 1(Paragraph 1)waterwell wallschickens&pigsmicePart 1(Paragraph 1）fishskyrose and fell,rose and felldeep crackstoo nervous to eatdogsrefused to go inside buildingsran out of the fields looking for places to hi
4、dejumped out of the waterbright lightsPart 1(Paragraph 1)waterwell wallschickens&pigsmicePart 1(Paragraph 1)fishskyrose and fell,rose and felldeep crackstoo nervous to eatdogsrefused to go inside buildingsran out of the fields looking for places to hidejumped out of the waterbright lightssmellsmelly
5、 gashearloud noisesPart 1(Paragraph 1)but the citys one milion people were asleep as usual that nightHappening and damage of the earthquakenTry to find information about damage to city and people and fill in the blanks.Part 2(Paragraph 2-3)Part 2(Paragraph 2-3)*1/3 of the nation felt the earthquake.
6、*A huge crack that was 8 Kilometres long and 30 metres wide cut across houses.*In less than 1 minute a large city lay in ruins.*2/3 of people were dead or injured during the earthquake.*The number of people who were killed or badly injured was more than 400000.*All of the citys hospitals,75%of its f
7、actories and buildings and of its 90%homes were gone.Why did the author use so many numbers?nTry to find information about damage to city and people and fill in the blanks.Part 2(Paragraph 2-3)Part 2(Paragraph 2-3)*1/3 of the nation felt the earthquake.*A huge crack that was 8 Kilometres long and 30
8、 metres wide cut across houses.*In less than 1 minute a large city lay in ruins.*2/3 of people were dead or injured during the earthquake.*The number of people who were killed or badly injured was more than 400000.*All of the citys hospitals,75%of its factories and buildings and of its 90%homes were
9、 gone.To make the article more convincing,more impressive,and the damage described more shocking.These numbers give us a sense of the magnitude of the diaster,and we are deeply impressed by these huge numbers.Damages after the earthquaken Figures of speech Part 2(Paragraph 2-3)*It seemed as if the w
10、orld were at an end.*Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves.*Everywhere they looked nearly everything was destroyed.exaggeration(夸张夸张)simile(明喻明喻)exaggeration(夸张夸张)to make the description more powerful or vivid The rescue work after the earthquake.nWho brought hope to the survivors？nWhat d
11、id they do?Part 3(Paragraph 4-5)Sent 150000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the deadThe armyCame to provide medical careDoctors and nursesBuilt sheltersThe workersWater and food were brought into the city by train,truck and planePeople from all over the countryPart
12、 3(Paragraph 4-5)With the help,the city began to breathe again!The new look of TangshanConclusionConclusionCOVID-19：coronavirusnot lose hopestay positive towards itface it bravelyNot only be optimistic and positive,but also be united.Only when everyone is united,can we defeat the virusHomework:mind
13、map Unit 4 Natural DisastersDiscuss with you partnerIf you are having the English class,an earthquake occurred.What should you do during the earthquake?Group discussion Group discussion Sit down under your desk.Dont be nervous and keep calm.Dont try to run out of the classroom in a hurry.Protect your head by putting your bag on your head.Leave the classroom quickly after the earthquake.
