1、Unit 3 Back to the pastExtended readingReading comprehensionHell comes to Pearl HarborBy the end of this period,you will be able to:1.locate some specific information related to the attack on Pearl Harbor;2.recognise the negative influences of war on human being;3.spread the idea of preserving peace
2、 throughout the whole society.CONTENTSPre-readingIWhile-readingIIPost-readingIIISentences analysisIVPre-readingDo you know the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?What do you know about the attack on Pearl Harbor?Pearl Harbor is a U.S.naval base near Honolulu,Hawaii.America entered World War after the a
3、ttack.PredictionAccording to the title and the pictures,what do you think the passage talks about?Maybe something extremely terrible happened at Pearl Harbor because the word“hell”usually refers to a very unpleasant experience or situation in which people suffer very much.Is your prediction right or
4、 wrong?Read the article about the attack on Pearl Harbor to get more information.While-reading.Whats the main idea of the text?AThe story of hero Louis.BThe terrible scene after the war.CThe attack on Pearl Harbor.DA bomb hit the USS Arizona.Activity 1Fast-reading for basic information.Read the text
5、 quickly to match the main idea with each paragraph.1Para.1ARussell was saved but he was badly burnt.2Para.2BThe United States joined the Second World War.3Para.3CThe attack on Pearl Harbor will never be forgotten.4Para.4DJapanese planes suddenly dropped bombs on Pearl Harbor.5Para.5EWith only minor
6、 injuries，Louis saved many people.6Para.6FEverything seemed to be normal on board the ship.7Para.7GThe attack destroyed many ships and airplanes，injuring and killing many people.Read Para.1 and do the following exercise.1.Find out the verbs describing seamens actions.Why does the author describe sea
7、mens daily routine in detail?These verbs are to vividly display that everyone was doing their _ before the attack,which lays the groundwork for the following paragraphs which describe the attack in detail.daily workActivity 2Careful-reading for details2.Whats the function of the last sentence“It loo
8、ked like it would be a normal day on board the ship.”?It creates suspense(悬念):it would not be a normal day.It presents a sharp contrast(对比)between the first and second paragraphs,impressing readers with the cruelty of the sudden attack.It lays the foundation(基础)for the following paragraphs which des
9、cribe the attack in detail.Read Paras.24 and do the following exercises.1.How does the author describe the attack by using various senses in Para.2?HearingThere was a huge _ from above.The _ of the planes engines was deafening.As bombs _ all round.SeeingAbove their heads,hundreds of Japanese planes
10、_.They _ to drop bombs on pearl harbor._rose into the sky and hung over the sea.FeelingThe ship _,and the men looked at each other _.Russel felt _,but he quickly came to himself.crashing soundscreamthunderedcircled like eagleswere diving downClouds of black smokeshook violentlyin horrorhis blood fre
11、eze2.Underline the sentences showing the wars physical and mental impacts on individuals.He suffered serious burns on his hands,arms and legs,and watched many of his friends die.With only minor injuries,he was able to help others who were severely burnt and in terrible pain.Russell was saved from th
12、e water,but he was badly burnt,bleeding heavily.Physical impactsFor many years,Russell refused to talk about what happened that morning,describing it simply as“hell”.His wife Elsa said,“When he opened up later on,he always mentioned the horror of it.”Mentalimpacts3Which of the following words can be
13、st describe Louis?AKind and skilled.BBrave and modest.CBrave and clever.DHelpful and clever.4What does the phrase“opened up”in the fourth paragraph mean?ATo make a speech in public.BTo be in the open air.CTo express ones feeling secretly.DTo express ones feeling directly and speak out freely.5Why di
14、d Russell refuse to talk about the attack?Russell described it as“hell”Any topic related to the attack might awaken memories of his horrible experience.Read Paras.56 and do the following exercises.1Whats the writing skill used in paragraph 5?AListing numbers.BMaking a comparison.CGiving a definition
15、.DGiving examples.Could you find some evidence?The attack destroyed nearly 20 American ships and over 180 airplanes.In total,more than 2,000 American people were killed and over 1,000 others were wounded that day.More than 1,000 people aboard the Arizona lost their lives.Out of 37 sets of brothers,.
16、2Whats the President Roosevelts reaction to the attack?(1)He delivered his _，describing December 7 as“a date which will live in infamy”and declaring war on Japan.(2)The US joined _.Pearl Harbor Speechthe Second World War3Why did the United States join the Second World War?ATo help other countries re
17、sist Japanese aggression.BIn response to the Japanese attack and the presidents address.CTo show American power and influence.DTo set a good example for other countries.Read Para.7 and do the following exercises.1How does the USA present the past history to people?The location of the USS Arizona is
18、marked with a memorial shaped like a bridge，which crosses the ships sunken remains.2Which is not the meaning of the memorial?ATo remind people to take history as a mirror.BTo let people memorize the horror of war.CTo call on people to maintain peace in the world.DTo attract people to visit the US.Re
19、ad the whole passage and do the following exercises.1How is the text developed?ABy place order.BBy time order.CBy showing differences.DBy providing examples.2Which of the following can best describe the attack?AUnexpected，destructive，and unforgettable.BPredictable，huge，and remarkable.CSurprising，for
20、tunate，and normal.DTerrible，confusing and shallow.Post-readingActivity 1Discussion1Whats your opinion about the attack on Pearl Harbor？(Critical thinking)Many people lost their lives in this event and it also cast a shadow on survivors lives.The attack also created heroes like Louis who saved many p
21、eople.2Why should we never forget the attack on Pearl Harbor？(Creative thinking)We should never forget the attack on Pearl Harbor because it is a reminder of the horror of war.Many lives are lost in wars.Families are torn apart and those who survive wars are often left with injuries to their bodies
22、or their minds.The traumas of war make it difficult for them to live a normal life after experiencing things so frightening like bombs thundering,things being destroyed,and people struggling.Furthermore,the attack on Pearl Harbor should be a reminder that maintaining peace throughout the world is th
23、e only way this kind of tragedy would never happen again.Activity 2SummaryIt was Sunday，December 7,1941.As usual，the wake-up call 1._(come)at 5：45 am.It looked like it would be a normal day on board the ship.Suddenly，the ship shook violently and the men looked at each other in horror.The scream of J
24、apanese planes engines was deafening.Russell felt his blood freeze，but he quickly came to 2._(he)and rushed up to the deck.Moments later，a bomb hit the USS Arizona and Russell 3._(throw)more than 100 meters across the ship.Louis was lucky not to be thrown into the sea.With only minor injuries，he was
25、 able to help others 4._ were severely burnt and in terrible pain.After 5._(receive)the order to abandon ship，Louis saved more men from the water，dragging them into the lifeboat.Russell was saved from the water，but he was badly burnt，bleeding 6._(heavy)Fortunately，he was taken to hospital and surviv
26、ed.For many years，Russell refused 7._(talk)about what happened that morning，describing it simply as“hell”camehimselfwas thrownwhoreceivingheavilyto talkLouis and Russell would never forget the terrible scene of the attack,8._ they were fortunate enough to be among the few survivors from the Arizona.
27、9._ total，more than 2,000 American people were killed and over 1,000 others were wounded that day.More than 1,000 people aboard the Arizona lost their lives.Although about eight decades has passed，the attack on Pearl Harbor，one of the 10._(dark)episodes in American history，will never be forgotten.bu
28、tIndarkestSentences analysis1Russell felt his blood freeze,but he quickly came to himself and rushed up to the deck.句式分析此句是_句。_是表示转折关系的并列词；第二个分句中，he是主语，_和_为并列谓语。自主翻译并列butcamerushed拉塞尔感到自己的血液都凝固了，但是他很快镇定下来，冲上了甲板。2The next day，President Roosevelt delivered his famous Pearl Harbor Speech，in which he de
29、scribed December 7 as“a date which will live in infamy”and asked that the US Congress declare war on Japan.句式分析此句是_句。in which 引导的是_从句，修饰 _；which引导的是_从句，修饰先行词_；ask后是that引导的_从句。自主翻译复合非限制性定语Pearl Harbor Speech定语a date宾语次日，罗斯福总统发表了他著名的珍珠港演说，他在演讲中将12月7日描述成“活在耻辱中的日子”，并要求美国国会向日本宣战。3They come to see the sha
30、dow of the ship at the bottom of Pearl Harbor，to learn about the attack，to show respect for those who had lost their lives in the attack and to pray for world peace.句式分析此句是_句。主句是_结构，四个并列的动词不定式短语作_；_引导定语从句，修饰先行词_。自主翻译复合主谓目的状语whothose向在突袭中失去生命的人致意，并且为世界和平祈祷。他们前来观摩沉在珍珠港底的船只身影，了解这场突袭，4Although about eig
31、ht decades has passed，the attack on Pearl Harbor，one of the darkest episodes in American history，will never be forgotten.句式分析此句是_句。_ 引导让步状语从句；主句中the attack on Pearl Harbor是_，one of the darkest episodes in American history是the attack on Pearl Harbor的_。自主翻译复合although主语同位语尽管珍珠港突袭已经过去约八十年，但它仍然是美国历史上最黑暗的事件之一，永远都不会被人们遗忘。Watch the film Pearl Harbor on the Internet and prepare to share your feelings in class.HomeworkTHANKS
