1、U6 Survivalstarting out+understanding ideasfloodwater shortage/droughtWhich country suffers from a lot of rain but it is usually very dry?security concernsshortage of suppliesfood shortages can cause famine,migration,collapse of social order and warwater shortages,crop failurehaze/smogthunderstormli
2、ghtningland sliderock-mud flowsandstormdisease outbreaksecurity concernsshortage of suppliesquarantine,shortage of hospital services,panic,panic-buying of essentials,misinformationmedicines,food or other suppliesearthquaketsunamitidal wavesecurity concernsshortage of suppliesdifficult to leave the a
3、rea to find safety;Power and communications may have been cut off;risk of further quakes via an aftershockfood,water,medicines,fuel,electricityshipwrecksecurity concernsshortage of suppliesdangers of drowning or of dying from exposurefood,waterNASAsecurity concernsshortage of suppliesextreme tempera
4、tures,low pressures,radiation,loss of bones and muscles due to zero-gravity environment,activities such as eating and drinkingeverything they need with them,even airAmazon Junglesecurity concernsshortage of supplieswild animals,venomous insects,difficuit to travel and navigatefood,water,medicinesAnt
5、arctican What difficulties do they face?How do they overcome them?They have to endure extreme weather including freezing temperatures,fierce winds and strong blizzards.When they go outside the stations,they wear special clothes for protection.As weather can change from calm to white-out in minutes,p
6、eople have to take a special survival bag in case they are trapped outside overnight.One of the most difficult things is the long days and nights.They may cause issues with the scientists body clocks.The darkness also makes outdoor research impossible.Watch the video Living and Working in Antarctica
7、:It is almost impossible to grow fresh produce there because of the extreme conditions,and most food is imported.It is difficult for scientists to have a varied diet,and they cant get enough fresh fruit and vegetables.They have to face psychological problems.To keep the scientists psychologically he
8、althy,research stations offer activities and entertainment including live music and lectures.hedgehog on campusWould you be surprised to see these animals in a city?Where would you normally expect to find these animals?racoons in cities Predict what the title means from the title and pictures in the
9、 passage.Choose the topic sentences for Paragraphs 25 and write them on thelines to complete the passage.a One thing crucial to the increasing number of“urban animals”is their ability to adapt.b People often wonder about the reasons behind this mass urban migration.c For those animals that dont adap
10、t,the city can be a dangerous or even deadly place.d Yet,for its newest and wildest inhabitants,a city can offer many benefits.2b 3d 4a 5c Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.1 out of their natural habitats2 Wherever they go,animals find towns and cities in their way.With
11、nowhere else to make their homes,they have no choice but to move in with us.3 Out of reach from many of their natural predators,these newcomers often flourish in their new city lives.4 Hungry animals are finding plenty to eat in our gardens and in the leftovers we throw away.5 intelligent than their
12、 wild cousins6 Some animals have even changed their living habits to fit in with their new homes.7 Some birds crash into windows because they are unable to distinguish between blue sky and glass.8 Some birds have yet to change their migratory routes that take them through cities with high-rise buildings.9 look towards harmoniously sharing our urban habitatsDebateNow think about what people can do to achieve a balance between the need for urban development and the protection of wild animals.The day after tomorrow
