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Unit 7
How do we deal with
disasters?
In this unit, you will learn how to
describe natural and man-made disasters;
prepare for and deal with a disaster;
write an essay on personal protection.
You will also learn the knowledge about the basic prevention measures to natural disasters.
Getting
Ready
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Understanding
Culture
Taking
Action
Checking
Progress
Speaking
Work with your partner and act out the following scenes.
Your class is going to organise a group activity. You are having a discussion with your classmate Allen about where to go. There are three options.
Situation1
Hiking in the mountains
Visiting the city library
Having a picnic at a park
What about ...
Would you like to ...
What do you think of ...
Why don’t you ...
I’d like to suggest you ...
Shall we ...
Bank of Expressions
Suggestion
Response
That’s a great idea.
All right.
OK.
I’d love to, but ...
What do you think of...?
Allen
What do you think of visiting the city library?
You
I’m afraid...
I’m afraid many of our classmates would not like that. We read enough books during the week. Can we find something fun? Something we can do as a group.
How about ...?
How about hiking in the mountains?
...
That’s a great idea. We can enjoy the beautiful nature.
Your class has decided to go hiking in the mountains. Allen and you are discussing what you should do to prepare for it.
Situation2
We need to/should take…
We cannot do without…
food/water/rain shield/ sunscreen/ medicine/ first-aid kit /camera…
Bank of Expressions
Allen
You
Let’s get prepared for the hiking. Do you have any
suggestions?
How about making a list of things we should take first?
That’s a great idea. First, we need a package of…
That’s a great idea. First, we need some water.
Do we also need…?
food?
…
Sure. Hiking is very energy-consuming. We may also need a in case of emergency.
You are very considerate.
As the organiser of the activity, you explain to your classmates hiking emergencies and coping methods.
Situation3
Classmates
You
We’re about to go. We must remember that safety comes first.
All clear.
If we encounter an unexpected situation, we must react calmly.
What if we encounter ...?
What if we encounter extreme weather, such as heavy rain?
...
Good question. First, we must stay together with the team; then, we’ll find a shelter and decide whether to go back or move on after the rain stops.
What if someone is lagged behind?
If you are lagged behind, don’t move around, contact Allen and me at once and send us your location.
We see. Let’s go hiking.
Bank of Expressions
Landslide Flood Extreme weather
Coping
Methods remove yourself as fast as you can from the site
curl into a ball and protect your head move quickly to higher ground
keep power off
stay away from
floodwaters stay in contact with your team
keep warm
walk in the shade
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