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Unit 4 Natural Disasters
Listening and Talking
Prepare for a disaster
Write down the names of the following disasters.
tornado
tsunami
earthquake
wildfire
flood
Lead-in
Let’s look at the following photos and review natural disasters.
tornado
landslide
flood
volcanic eruption
earthquake
wildfire
Lead-in
When these natural disasters happen, what should we do to protect ourselves?
Type of natural disaster: tornado
Ways to protect ourselves:
cover our eyes;
stay indoors;
don’t drive or walk outside in a tornado
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Listening
Let’s predict what the listening is about.
Listen to the news reports and tick the disasters you hear.
○ earthquake ○ tornado ○ wildfire ○ drought
○ landslide ○ tsunami ○ flood ○ volcanic eruption
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Listen for details
Think about what you are listening for before you listen: numbers, dates, times, addresses, activities, people or places, reasons, etc.
Circle the key word(s) in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to.
Questions Type of information Answer
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 landside in Seoul ?
7.8
number
230 killed; 1500 injured
place
Central China
Activities
Working day and night to make them safe
time
9:25 a.m.
Place
A library and a building
Reason
By heavy rain that has fallen in the last week
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Mrs Fors is a rescue worker. She and her dog, Lucky, are visiting a senior high school. Listen to the conversation and complete the table.
Before an earthquake Make a safety list of _________, __________ and _____________.
During an earthquake
(in a building) Remember to “________, ________ and ________”.
Activity 1: Listening
During an earthquake
(outdoors) Go to a(n) ________ space away from ________, ________ or power lines.
After an earthquake
(if you’re trapped) Use a(n) _________ to get help.
Tap on a pipe or _________ or whistle for help.
n.&n.轻敲;水龙头
n.管子
v.&n.吹口哨;哨子
n.电力;能量;力量
Mrs Fors is a rescue worker. She and her dog, Lucky, are visiting a senior high school. Listen to the conversation and complete the table.
Before an earthquake Make a safety list of _________, __________ and _____________.
During an earthquake
(in a building) Remember to “________, ________ and ________”.
what to do
where to go
who to contact
drop
cover
hold on
Activity 1: Listening
During an earthquake
(outdoors) Go to a(n) ________ space away from ________, ________ or power lines.
After an earthquake
(if you’re trapped) Use a(n) _________ to get help.
Tap on a pipe or _________ or whistle for help.
open
buildings
trees
cell phone
a wall
n.&n.轻敲;水龙头
n.管子
v.&n.吹口哨;哨子
n.电力;能量;力量
Speaking
Read about the disasters below and prepare a short news report on one of them. Then present your news report to a partner.
Earthquake
Wenchuan, China
14:28 Monday,12 May
Magnitude 7.8(8.0)
At least 8,500 killed(by 13 May)
Rescue workers(medical teams, troops, volunteers, etc.) organised quickly
Wildfire
Alberta, Canada
Began on 1 May
2,400 homes destroyed
Almost 88,000 people evacuated
Hundreds of firefighters arrived
Planes, helicopters used to fight the fire
No deaths, no injuries
Flood
Colombo,Sri Lanka
Began in May
82 killed, 500,000 affected
Rescue teams provided food and water
Shelters set up by the government
EXAMPLE
Good morning. Today is 13 May. A huge earthquake hit Wenchuan, China yesterday afternoon...
Commonly used expressions
Today is …
It is … today.
It was just now that…
in … city/town/province
North/west/southwest of…
A disaster struck…
An earthquake happened…
A typhoon hit/landed…
When
Where
What
Possible answer:
Good morning. Today is 13 May. A huge earthquake hit Wenchuan, China yesterday afternoon. It has killed at least 8,500 people by now. The earthquake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale. Injured survivors have been moved to safety by rescue workers, including medical workers, troops, and volunteers, who organized quickly.
Talking
Work in pairs. Choose a disaster and prepare a list of safety instructions. The expressions we have learnt may help you.
First of all, you should stay calm if you’re in a tornado. Cover your ears if the noise is too loud. Stay indoors and get to a low place. Stay away from windows. Don’t drive or walk outside in a tornado.
Sample Answer
Tornado/Hurricane
Know where you can take shelter in the house, for example, bathroom,
storage rooms, get away from the windows.
Store protective coverings, like sleeping bags, thick blankets, etc.
Make sure the safety supplies are handy.
Turn on TV and radio, stay alert for warnings.
If you are outdoors, run into shopping center, hospital, stadiums, or
any safe and nearby shelter area.
Sample Answer
Tsunami
If you hear tsunami warning, evacuate at once.
Go as high and as far as you can — at least to a spot 30 meters above
sea level or 2 miles away.
Take your emergency kit.
Drop, cover, and hold on to protect yourself from the possible
earthquake.
Avoid downed power lines and stay away from buildings and bridges
from which heavy objects might fall during an aftershock.
Sample Answer
Earthquake
Prepare a basic disaster supplies kit and find a safe place.
Drop down to the ground.
Find cover under a desk or table, and hold on to it.
Cover your head and neck with your hands.
Stay away from windows, or furniture that can fall on you.
If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from trees, buildings, and
power lines.
Sample Answer
Bye-bye!
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