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新北师大版高中英语必修二
Unit5 Humans and Nature
Lesson2 Professional Rescue Team
drought
a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water
a sudden fall of earth or rocks down a hill
landslide
hurricane
flood
avalanche
volcanic eruption
earthquake
forest fire
Look at the photos. Use the phrases below to describe what is happening in each photo.
a drought an earthquake a flood a forest fire
a landslide a storm a volcanic eruption a hurricane
Match the photos (a-d) with the descriptions (1- 4).
( ) 1 Search and rescue vehicles are brought into destroyed areas.
( ) 2 Trained dogs are used to help search for anyone who is still alive.
( ) 3 Rescue teams try to save people trapped under buildings.
( ) 4 Many houses are destroyed by the terrible flood.
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c
a
b
n. 交通工具, 车辆
vt. 困住; 使陷于危险中
n. / vt. 营救; 救援
Listening for Main Ideas and Details
Main ideas are the key points of a presentation of a talk. They are supported by details.
When you listen, pay close attention to the statement that is emphasised by the speaker (usually at the beginning and end of the talk). This is often the main idea.
Listen carefully for key words, phrases and ideas that are repeated. These will confirm the main idea.
Now listen for specific information that supports the main ideas, e.g. examples, causes, reasons, facts and descriptions. These are the details.
1 What is the interview about?
2 Who is the interviewee?
3 Which two disasters are mentioned?
Listen to the first part of the interview. Answer the questions.
It is an interview on a professional rescue team.
1. What is the interview about?
The interview is about what search teams do when a natural happens.
2. Who is the interviewee?
The interviewee is , who is from China International Search and Rescue Team.
3. Which two disasters are mentioned?
They mentioned two disasters, namely the earthquake,
the earthquake.
main idea
detail
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