Unit6 Disaster and Hope Developing ideas阅读课件 -2021-2022学年外研版（2019）高中英语必修第三册

Unit 6 Disaster and hope Developing ideas 在此输入标题 TITLE HERE 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 caused USD 108 billion in damage and claimed more than 1800 lives. 1. Talk about your understanding of the title. People usually use stars in the sky to present beauty and the guiding light. Sometimes people also use stars to represent love. But in this text, the writer use stars to present hope for the future. Understanding activities 1 2. What is the passage about? The passage is about the author's experience during and after a hurricane. 1.Complete the diagram with words and expressions from the passage. HURRICANE KATRINA During the hurricane _ The roof _ _ The street turned into a river and we were going nowhere. frightened flew off/ was blown away Feelings Causes Understanding activities 2 Right after the hurricane worried We didn’t have enough drinking water. It was hot and _ _. smelled/ hopeful Mom told us to _ _. The amazing stars at night gave us hope for the future. smelt so bad everywhere always try to see the good side of things Feelings Causes HURRICANE KATRINA A few days later We were rescued. Smartie _ _. came home _ just in time happy Feelings Causes HURRICANE KATRINA One year later optimistic Many families have come back to New Orleans and are working together to _ _. rebuild our homes and our lives 1. Why does the author say “Although it was only a few days before we were rescued, it felt like months”? Because they lost their home and suffered a lot from the hurricane. It was so hard to spend those miserable days that seemed endless. 2. What sort of attitude to life is reflected in the author’s experience of looking at the night sky? It reflects a positive attitude toward(s) the hardships in life. Stars in the night sky stand for the hope that gives them the confidence to move on and rebuild their homes and lives