Unit 4 Natural Disasters Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDN’T SLEEP Unit 4 Natural Disasters Reading and thinking 0:23 0:22 0:21 0:20 0:19 0:18 0:17 0:16 0:15 0:14 0:13 0:12 0:11 0:10 0:09 0:08 0:07 0:06 0:05 0:04 0:03 0:02 0:01 Lead in What can you do within 23 seconds? And what does 23 seconds mean for you? 2 Lead in For some people, 23’’ is a moment of life and death. Because their city was destroyed within 23’’. Earthquake What damage can an earthquake cause? 3 Buildings fall down. Buildings fall into ruin. Roads and bridges are destroyed. Railway tracks become useless pieces of metal. The supply of food, water and electricity is cut off. Many people are trapped under ruins or even killed. A great number of people are left homeless. In this period, you will 1. learn about the basic information of the earthquake in Tangshan; 2. analysize the structure of the text and identify the language features and the figures of speech; 3. understand people’s emotion changes in times of the earthquake; 4. think of the reason for Tangshan’s revival. Reading and Thinking THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDN'T SLEEP What information can you read from the title and the photos? Prediction ruins a nice city earthquake a reborn city Main idea THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDN’T SLEEP ________________ (what) happened in ________(where) at __________________________(when). A great earthquake Tangshan 3:42 a.m 28th, July, 1976 7 Reading Find out the topic sentence of each paragraph . And think about a subtitle for them. Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. For several days, the water in the village wells rose and fell, rose and fell. There were deep cracks that appeared in the well walls. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat, and dogs refused to go inside buildings. Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide, and fish jumped out of the water. At about 3:00 a.m., on 28 July 1976, bright lights were seen in the sky outside the city of Tangshan and loud noises were heard. But the city's one million people were asleep as usual that night. Para.1: Warning ______ before the earthquakes signs At 3:42 a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Eleven kilometers directly below the city, one of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century had begun, a quake that even caused damage more than 150 kilometers away in Beijing. Nearly one third of the whole nation felt it! A huge crack, eight kilometers long and 30 meters wide, cut across houses, roads, and waterways. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Two thirds of the people who lived there were dead or injured. Thousands of children were left without parents. The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000. Para.2: The __________ of the big earthquake happening Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. About 75 percent of the city’s factories and buildings, 90 percent of its homes, and all of its hospitals were gone.Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. Most bridges had fallen or were not safe to cross. The railway tracks were now useless pieces of metal. Tens of thousands of cows, hundreds of thousands of pigs,and millions of chickens were dead. Sand now filled the wells instead of water. People were in shock—and then, later that afternoon, another big quake shook Tangshan again. Even more buildings fell down. Water, food, and electricity were hard to get. People began to wonder how long the disaster would last. Para.3: The ______ of the earthquake. effects But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. Water and food were brought into the city by train, truck, and plane. Slowly, the city began to breathe again. Para.4: The ________ after the earthquake rescue Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. The new city has become a home to more than seven million people, with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future. Para.5:The _______ of the city. revival Para.1: Warning signs before the earthquakes Para.2: The happening of the big earthquake . Reading Writing order ? Para.3: The effects of the earthquake. Para.4: The rescue after the earthquake Para.5:The revival of the city. before the earthquake during the earthquake after the earthquake Para1 Reading for beginning Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. For several days, the water in the village wells rose and fell, rose and fell. There were deep cracks that appeared in the well walls. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat, and dogs refused to go inside buildings. Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide, and fish jumped out of the water. At about 3:00 a.m., on 28 July 1976, bright lights were seen in the sky outside the city of Tangshan and loud noises were heard. But the city's one million people were asleep as usual that night. 1. What were the warning signs before the earthquake? 2. How do you understand the last sentence in this paragraph? 1. ___________ in the village well rose and fell, rose and fell. 2. ___________ appeared in the well walls. 3. ___________ came out of at least one well. 4. ___________ were too nervous to eat. 5. ___________ ran out of the fields looking for places to hide. 6. ___________ refused to inside the buildings. 7. ___________ jumped out of the water. 8. ___________ were seen in the sky outside the city of Tangshan. 9. ___________ were heard. Chickens and pigs Mice The water Bright lights Fish Some smelly gas Loud noises Deep cracks What were the warning signs before the earthquake? sight smell hearing dogs Describe from different angles and senses, use specific verbs and proper figure of speech vivid 17 Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. For several days, the water in the village wells rose and fell, rose and fell. There were deep cracks that appeared in the well walls. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat, and dogs refused to go inside buildings. Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide, and fish jumped out of the water. At about 3:00 a.m., on 28 July 1976, bright lights were seen in the sky outside the city of Tangshan and loud noises were heard. But the city's one million people were asleep as usual that night. How do you understand the last sentence in this paragraph? It indicates(暗示) that people in the Tangshan city _______________ these strange things and the sharp contrast implies______________ __________________________the earquake brings to the city. contrast ignored and severe impacts the huge cost Para2 Reading for developing At 3:42 a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Eleven kilometers directly below the city, one of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century had begun, a quake that even caused damage more than 150 kilometers away in Beijing. Nearly one third of the whole nation felt it! A huge crack, eight kilometers long and 30 meters wide, cut across houses, roads, and waterways. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Two thirds of the people who lived there were dead or injured. Thousands of children were left without parents. The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000. How does the writer describe the terrible earthquake? At 3:42 a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Eleven kilometers directly below the city, one of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century had begun, a quake that even caused damage more than 150 kilometers away in Beijing. Nearly one third of the whole nation felt it! A huge crack, eight kilometers long and 30 meters wide, cut across houses, roads, and waterways. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Two thirds of the people who lived there were dead or injured. Thousands of children were left without parents. The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000. the extent of the earthquake the damage to the city the harm to the people the severity of the earthquake Para3 Reading for developing Para3 Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. About 75 percent of the city’s factories and buildings, 90 percent of its homes, and all of its hospitals were gone.Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. Most bridges had fallen or were not safe to cross. The railway tracks were now useless pieces of metal. Tens of thousands of cows, hundreds of thousands of pigs,and millions of chickens were dead. Sand now filled the wells instead of water. People were in shock—and then, later that afternoon, another big quake shook Tangshan again. Even more buildings fell down. Water, food, and electricity were hard to get. People began to wonder how long the disaster would last. What did people see in the earthquake? How did they feel? transportation supplies constructions animals factories/ buildings/hospitals were ________. bricks covered the ground ______ ________________ cows and pigs chickens _____ bridges______ or ___________ railway tracks ______________________ water, food and eletricity ___________ ______ gone like red autumn leaves fell down unsafe to cross useless pieces of metal dead hard to get Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. How did people feel then and there? shocked hopeless desperate helpless panicked Was hope lost? 24 Para4 Reading for resolution Para4 Who brought them hope? How do you understand the last sentence? But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. Water and food were brought into the city by train, truck, and plane. Slowly, the city began to breathe again. Who brought them hope? But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. Water and food were brought into the city by train, truck, and plane. Slowly, the city began to breathe again. When disaster struck, help came from all sides. A series of actions bring hope to the earthquake-stricken areas. the city began to breathe again. Reading for resolution Para5 What is Tangshan like today? What contributed to the revival of the city? Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. The new city has become a home to more than seven million people, with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future. What is Tangshan like today? built upon the ruins a home to more than 7 million people great improvements in transportation, industry, environment a reborn city the strong support from the government the tireless efforts of the people the powerful unity of the nation the unshakable resolve to overcome disater What contributed to the revival of the city? Witnessing great love in time of disaster. Reading for language features Function: Figures are widely used to show the great destruction(毁灭) and suffering; and to make the passage more accurate(准确的 ) and convincing (有说服力的) . detailed data real historic vivid description with various figures of speech true to reality by offering data The night the earth didn’t sleep. For three days the water in the village wells rose and fell, rose and fell. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves. personification(拟人) Slowly, the city began to breathe again. repetition (反复) simile(明喻) metaphor(暗喻) personification(拟人) Function: to make the description __________________________. more vivid and impressive literary journalism（报告文学） Reading for appreciation Figures of speech(修辞手法) What is your understanding of the title? usual time for sleep unusual time for sleep due to the disastrous earthuqake The Night the Earth Didn’t Sleep Reading for title post-reading “Story” is a live interview program, the topic of which is about Tangshan earthquake. LinHua is host, who is interviewing several survivors, also witnesses to Tangshan earthquake.They are telling their experiences in this disaster...... Interview Let’s enjoy it! Homework 1. Retell the passage according to the timeline; 2. Surf the Internet to know more about the earthquake. Where there is hope there is life THANK YOU Lavf57.62.100 63476.24 69850.43 72462.93 41691.246 51094.84 $$