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Unit 4 Natural Disasters
Listening and Speaking
Look at the pictures and name the natural disasters.
tornado
tsunami
earthquake
wildfire
Look at the pictures and name the natural disasters.
volcanic eruption
drought
landslide
flood
2.Listen to the news reports and tick(打勾) the disasters you hear.
〇 earthquake 〇 tornado 〇 wildfire 〇 drought
〇 landslide 〇 tsunami 〇flood 〇 volcanic eruption
While-listening
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3.Circle the key word(s) in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to. Then listen again and answer the questions.
Listening tip: listen for details
Think about what you are listening for before you listen:
number, time,
activity, people,
place, reason, etc.
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Question Type of information
1. What was the magnitude of the
earthquake in Ecuador? number
2. How many people were killed or
injured in Ecuador?
3. Where are the floods?
4. What are the rescue workers and
soldiers doing in the flood-hit area?
5. When did people see the tornado
in Memphis?
6. Which buildings were damaged in
Seoul?
7. What caused the landslide in Seoul?
number
place
activities
time
place
reason
News report1:
1. What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Ecuador?
A. 7 B. 7.8 C. 8
2. How many people were killed or injured in Ecuador?
A. about 230; more than 1500
B. about 213; more than 15
C. about 230; more than 100
Listen to the news reports and choose the right answer.
News Report 1
Good morning, it’s 17 April. A strong earthquake hit Ecuador yesterday. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake damaged many buildings, and early reports said that about 230 people were killed and more than 1,500 were injured. Volunteers and rescue workers are helping the survivors.
News report2:
3. Where are the floods?
In southern(南部) China B. In central China 华中地区
C. In north