1、必修三 Unit 6 Disaster and hope (4) 高一年级 英语 Lesson 4 Developing ideas Stars after the storm Revision The Worst Disasters In 1881, a typhoon struck the small Vietnamese city of Haiphong, bringing terrible strong winds. When it hit the coast, huge tidal waves caused severe flood, costing the lives of up
2、to 300,000 citizens. Revision The Worst Disasters In August 1949, the Landes region of South-west France faced a major wildfire that lasted almost a week. Some 500 km2 of forested land was burnt and 82 people killed. Even today, it is considered one of Europes most deadly forest fires. Revision The
3、Worst Disasters The winter of 1950 to 1951 came to be known as the Winter of Teror when over 600 avalanches struck towns and villages in the mountains of the Swiss-Austrian Alps. Caused by exceptionally heavy snowfall within a short period of time, they destroyed buildings and forests, and claimed o
4、ver 256 lives. Revision The Worst Disasters In 1960, Chile suffered the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the 20th century. The shock is generally agreed to have had a magnitude of 9.5. It caused tsunami with waves of up to 25 metres affecting places as far away as Hawaii and Japan. Revision The
5、 Worst Disasters A blizzard hit Iran in February 1972, causing a week of extremely low temperatures. Winter storms brought as much as 7.9 metres of snow in the south of the country, resulting in the deaths of about 4,000 people. Revision The Worst Disasters In July 2011, a drought struck East Africa
6、. It was said to be the worst in 60 years, and not a single drop of rain fell for almost a whole year. It led to a severe food crisis and threatened the livelihoods of more than 9.5 million people. Watch a video and think about what happened to an once-prosperous ancient city. Warming up Disaster in
7、 the Old Time Hurricane Katrina Hurricanes are strong tropical storms, and they usually occur in the southern Atlantic Ocean, The Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. There are violent winds of 120 Kph or more, which cause huge waves, heavy rain and floods. There are on average six Atlantic hurrica
8、nes each year and they usually affect the east coast of the US from Texas to Maine. Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes that hit Louisiana on August 29, 2005. It was the most destructive natural disaster in U.S. history. It impacted 93,000 square miles. Its storm
9、surge crested at 27 feet. Hurricane Katrina Katrina was massive before it even made landfall. Its hurricane-force winds reached 75 miles east of the center. Its maximum winds stretched 25 to 30 nautical miles. It forced the evacuation of 75% of the 819 manned oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Hur
10、ricane Katrina By the time it made its way to southern Florida on Aug. 25, Katrina was a moderate Category 1 hurricane. Katrina re-intensified into a hurricane on Aug. 26, and became a Category 5 storm on Aug. 28, with winds blowing at about 175 mph. The storm weakened to a Category 3 storm before m
11、aking landfall along the Louisiana-Mississippi border on the morning of Aug. 29 with sustained winds of 120 mph. Hurricane Katrina Look at the picture about Hurricane Katarina, and answer the following questions. Hurricane Katrina Where did hurricane Katrina form? Where did it hit? How long did it l
12、ast? How many people lost their lives in the hurricane? What was the cost of the damage hurricane Katrina caused? Hurricane Katrina Where did hurricane Katrina form? From the picture we know that Katrina initially formed about 200 miles (322 km) southeast of the Bahamas on Aug. 23, 2005, as a tropic
13、al depression. Hurricane Katrina Where did it hit? It hit New Orleans, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi. It hit in just the right areas to cause much more damage than other storms. Hurricane Katrina How long did it last? It started on August 23 in 2005, and it ended on 31 in the same month. How many
14、people lost their lives in the hurricane? The death toll of Katrina was 1,833 people. Hurricane Katrina What was the cost of the damage hurricane Katrina caused? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it caused about $108 billion in damage. Its true cost was $250 billion i
15、ncluding both the damage and its economic impact. Hurricane Katrina Read the passage, try to get the main idea of each paragraph, and divide the whole passage in a logical way based on the development of the story. Stars after the storm Its strange, but I dont really remember much about the hurrican
16、e itself. Stars after the storm It all happened so quickly. I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off. All of a sudden, there was sky where the roof had been. I was so frightened that I just froze. What is the first paragraph mainly about? It tells us the
17、coming of the hurricane. Stars after the storm Mom cried to get out quickly, but it was already too late by then. Stars after the storm The rain was coming down so hard and so fast. Our street turned into a river in seconds. We were going nowhere. Stars after the storm What is the second paragraph m
18、ainly about? It tells us exactly what it looked like when the hurricane hit the city. At first, I was pleased we could stay at home, but soon it got really tough. Stars after the storm Without a roof, staying inside was too dangerous. I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when th
19、e roof just flew off. There was water everywhere, but we couldnt drink any of it otherwise wed get really sick. We just had drinking water that was sent to us by helicopter, but it was never enough. Stars after the storm It was August, so it was really, really hot and it smelled so bad everywhere! I
20、 just spent the days watching the boats going up and down the street and looking out for Smartie. He had disappeared the moment the storm hit. Stars after the storm What is the third paragraph mainly about? It tells us exactly the living condition of my family right after the hurricane. Living in th
21、e open air, we became breakfast, lunch and dinner for the mosquitos. Stars after the storm But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. It was difficult to stay positive, though. We had lost our home and everything in it, including Smartie. All we had left
22、 were the clothes on our backs. Stars after the storm But as Mom kept on reminding us, we were all together and safe. Moms words made us feel better. I remember us all lying under the midnight sky and looking up at the stars. Because there were no lights, we could see the Big Dipper, the Little Dipp
23、er and the Milky Way. Stars after the storm It was amazing! Even though we had lost a lot, moments like those gave us hope for the future. Stars after the storm What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? It tells us that although it was really hard, we should always look up at the stars to find the
24、bright side of things. Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months. Stars after the storm We were taken to another town in a faraway county. Thankfully, Smartie came home just in time. We were so happy to take him with us, although then, none of us knew that we wouldn
25、t be back for quite a while. Stars after the storm What is the fifth paragraph mainly about? It tells us that we were rescued and resettled. Now, one year has passed and Im back home in New Orleans. Stars after the storm Some families have yet to return, but many others have come back. Although we a
26、re surrounded by reminders of the disaster, we are working together to rebuild our homes and our lives. We just had drinking water that was sent to us by helicopter, but it was never enough. Stars after the storm It was August, so it was really, really hot and it smelled so bad everywhere! I just sp
27、ent the days watching the boats going up and down the street and looking out for Smartie. He had disappeared the moment the storm hit. Now we have another chance to look up at the stars of New Orleans, their beauty inspiring us and giving us confidence to move on. Stars after the storm Stars after t
28、he storm What is the last paragraph mainly about? It tells us that we returned and started rebuilding our homes. Stars after the storm Talk about your understanding of the title. Stars after the storm The title “Stars after the storm” has two meanings. First, it stands for the midnight sky after the
29、 storm, on which the author saw the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper and the Milky Way. Second, it stands for the hope after the disaster. Stars after the storm Complete the diagram with words and expressions from the passage. Stars after the storm Stars after the storm During the hurricane Feelings: f
30、rightened Causes: The roof just flew off suddenly and the street turned into a river and we were going nowhere. Stars after the storm Right after hurricane Feelings: worried; hopeful Causes: Because we didnt have enough drinking water and it was hot and it smelled bad everywhere. Mom told us to alwa
31、ys try to see the good side of things. The amazing stars at night gave us hope for the future. Stars after the storm A few days later Feelings: happy Causes: They were rescued and Smartie came home just in time. Stars after the storm One year later Feelings: optimistic Causes: Many families have com
32、e back to new Orleans and are working together to rebuild our homes and lives. Stars after the storm Think and Share Why does the author say “Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months”? What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the authors experience of looking
33、at the night sky? Stars after the storm Think and Share If you were in the same situation as the author, what would you think and do? What do you think could be done to help the local people rebuild their homes? Stars after the storm Why does the author say “Although it was only a few days before we
34、 were rescued, it felt like months”? The reasons are: 1. The situation was terrible. They had little food to eat, little water to drink and no comfortable place to sleep in. 2. They felt worried and depressed after the hurricane, so the time seemed to be stopped. Stars after the storm What sort of a
35、ttitude to life is reflected in the authors experience of looking at the night sky? The attitude to life reflected in the authors experience is that we should be positive towards life when were facing with terrible situations. Stars after the storm If you were in the same situation as the author, wh
36、at would you think and do? 1. Keep a good and calm mood in life. 2. Ask friends for help. 3. See the bright side when facing a negative situation. 4. Fulfill hope for the future. 5. Do some preparation. Stars after the storm What do you think could be done to help the local people rebuild their home
37、s? Raise money for them to rebuild their homes. Write letters to encourage them. Do some physical work for them if possible. Send necessary materials to them. language knowledge I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off. All of a sudden, there was sky wher
38、e the roof had been. “Flew off” or “fly off”, means to go away or separate quickly and suddenly. After the gunshot, the birds flew off. language knowledge I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off. All of a sudden, there was sky where the roof had been. Al
39、l of a sudden means suddenly, quickly and without warning. All of a sudden, we heard a loud noise. language knowledge I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off. All of a sudden, there was sky where the roof had been. Was/were doing.when. I was just going o
40、ut when there was a knock at the door. language knowledge But as Mom kept on reminding us, we were all together and safe. “Keep on doing something” means to continue doing something, or to do something. Keep on practicing these positive habits and youll surely see a noticeable improvement in your pr
41、oductivity level at work. language knowledge But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. It was difficult to stay positive, though. whatever language knowledge But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. It was
42、 difficult to stay positive, though. stay Eat right to stay healthy. language knowledge But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. It was difficult to stay positive, though. though Two heart attacks in a year. It hasnt stopped him smoking, though. langua
43、ge knowledge Some families have yet to return, but many others have come back. Although we are surrounded by reminders of the disaster, we are working together to rebuild our homes and our lives. “Have yet to do” is used to say that sb has not done something, or that something has not happened. I ha
44、ve yet to hear Rays version of what happened. language knowledge Some families have yet to return, but many others have come back. Although we are surrounded by reminders of the disaster, we are working together to rebuild our homes and our lives. Reminder means something that makes you think about
45、something. I am grateful for the reminder of the goodness of people. language knowledge Now we have another chance to look up at the stars of New Orleans, their beauty inspiring us and giving us confidence to move on. Homework Work in pairs. Act out an interview with the author about their experience of Hurricane Katrina. Specific requirements are as follows. Homework 1. Read the passage again and underline the important information. 2. Prepare questions for the interview using the information you underlined. 3. Decide the roles of interviewer and interviewee. Act out the interview.
