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Unit4 Natural Disaster
Practical Writing—news reports
What if the earthquake happened under the sea?
A tsunami is an extremely largewave in the sea. It isearthquake or undersea volcanicoften caused by and eruptions. It can cause great damage.
What disaster is it?
A Tsunami.
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by
earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions.
terrible
dangerous
Where is the text taken from?
A. A newspaper
B. A brochure
C. An encyclopedia
D. A blog
What's the main idea of title?
A. A disaster hit the earth in 2004.
B. The rescue work was taken in at Tsunami.
C. A tsunami killed a lot of people in Asia.
A news report
手册
百科全书
博文
亚洲
新闻六要素
who
(人物)
what
(事件)
when
(时间)
where
(地点)
why
(原因)
how
(过程)
name(报刊名称)
picture(图片)
title(标题)
name of reporter(记者)
date of releasing(发行日期)
英文报刊的常见形式
Read the news report again and analyse the structure.
Headline (标题)
Byline(标题下署名之行报刊文章首行) (Author and date)
Lead
(报纸或电台的)要闻,头条
Body
(主体)
End
(结尾)
(tells what happened)
Lead (date , place,
event and cause)
Body(more details)
End(effect/following events)
What:
When:
The most powerful earth-quake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries. Fishermen, tourists, hotels, homes, and cars were swept away by huge waves caused by the strong earthquake that reached a magnitude of 9.0. The undersea quake struck around 7:00 a. m, Sunday off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island. In that area alone, at least 1,870 people were killed.
Why:
Where:
Who:
A tsunami.
Around 7:00 a.m., Sunday.
The tsunami was caused by a powerful earthquake.
In Southeast Asia.
More than 6,500 people were killed.
Read Para.1
vi. 扫;席卷;袭击
sweep away彻底消灭
n. 波浪
Lead
strike vt. 打,击;侵袭
v.ing作结果状语
(教材P54)The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries.
最强大的地震在过去的40年里引起了海啸,昨天亚洲海岸线被毁,造成印尼、印度、泰国、马来西亚以及其他至少四个国家6 500多人死亡。
现在分词作结果状语常表示意料、情理之中的结果。
①Unfortunately his father died, leaving him a homeless boy.
不幸的是他的父亲去世了,使他成为一个无家可归的孩子。
②A new stadium has been built up, becoming the most beautiful building in our school.
一座新的体育馆被建立起来,成为我校最美的建筑物。
去e加ing
双写t/p/m/n
In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometres west of the quake centre, the number of deaths stood at 2,498, and one million more were affected by the tsunami, government officials said. Indian officials said as many as 1,900 had been killed along the southern coast. Another 254 were found dead in Thailand and 54 in three other countries. In southern Thailand, 1,900 people were hurt and many more were missing, local officials said. “I was having breakfast with my three children when water started filling my home. We had to leave everything and run to safety,” said Chandra Theeravit, a local Thai woman.
More details of the damage
What makes the news report more believable?
Read Para. 2
Why does the author write so many numbers in the report?
新闻报道的语言特点:
表达准确、简明扼要,讲事实,不带个人感情色彩。
be doing...when...正在做……这时……
教材原句:I was having breakfast with my three children when water started filling my home.
当时我和三个孩子正在吃早饭,海水开始灌入屋内。(P54)
此句含有be doing...when...句式,意为“正在做……这时……”,when用作并列连词。
when用作并列连词的常见句型:
be doing...when...句式,意为“正在做……这时……”
be about to do...when...正要做……这时……
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1900
2498
254
1870+
Three other countries
54
6576+ were killed
How many people died in different countries?
What do these numbers show?
The damage is very severe.
The scope of the influence is wide.
End: following events
Rescue and difficulties
Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected to grow even higher over the next few days. Foreign aid is being organised for the tsunami-hit countries. However, dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.
① What would happen in the next few days?
② What would be the positive and negative aspects of the rescue work?
linking words
Read Para.3
① What would happen in the next few days?
② What would be the positive and negative aspects of the rescue work?
Positive
Negative
The number of deaths is expected to grow even higher.
Foreign aid is being organized.
Dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.
课文语篇填空
A tsunami caused by the most 1. (power) earthquake in the past 40 years crashed into coastlines across Asia,2. (kill) over 6,500 people in several countries.The undersea earthquake, 3. reached a magnitude of 9.0,occurred around 7:00 a.m.Sunday 4. the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, causing 5. least 1,870 deaths.In Sri Lanka,the number of deaths stood at 2,498 while in India as 6. as 1,900 people were killed.Thousands of people are still missing and the number of deaths 7. (expect) to grow even 8. (high).Though foreign aid is being organised for the tsunami-hit countries, 9. (danger) conditions and damaged roads will make
10. difficult to deliver food and supplies.
powerful
killing
which
off
at
many
is expected
higher
dangerous
it
structure
headline
lead
body
conclusion
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
details
A News Report
why
what
where
when
who
Summarize the message accurately.
→
Include six elements (5W1H) and write concisely.
Specific information: details, facts, data, examples, etc.
Effect & Future tendency
how
Before Writing
Get to know a summary.
概要写作的阅读材料词数一般为300左右。写作要求考生在对原文阅读后根据其内容写出一篇约60词的内容概要。概要所用语句既要用词准确,结构合理,语义连贯,不得抄写原文,又要能完全概括出文章的中心大意。
Summary: On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6500 tourists, fishermen and other locals in Southeast Asia. Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors.
date
cause
time
effect
place
following events
event
event
effect
(
)
who
when
what
where
why
Read the summary of the news report.
Check the main points it includes. P55
概要是一篇较长文章本质思想的简洁重述,它要求用尽量少的语言对原文的主旨进行复述。概要不是简单的换句话说,更不是评论,而是作者思想中最基本部分的准确再现。
While-writing
Write a summary
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Follow the steps below to write a summary for the text on page 50.
确定主题句
paraphrase
誊写成文
主旨句往往出自材料的标题、文章的首段和总结段以及每一段的开头和结尾。
将要点或主题句用自己的语言进行准确地简化和改写(保证要点和语法的准确、保证不被判定为抄袭原文)。
明确句子间的逻辑关系,借助逻辑衔接词达到语篇的衔接过渡。
01
02
03
Write a summary
While Reading more linking words
首先
First, first of all, to begin/start with, above all...
递进
also, besides, in addition, more importantly,
what’s more/worse
yet, but, however, on the other hand, while, instead of, rather than, unlike, different from...
转折
because of, due to, thanks to, therefore, so
因果
in summary, in conclusion, in a word, all in all, last but not least, finally, at last...
总结
to do, in order to, so that, with the purpose of...
目的
02 Paraphrase: Organize the ideas and draft your summary.
Pay attention to the following.
●A summary should be around one third of the length of the original text.
●Write down the key supporting points for the topic.
●Do not include unimportant details or examples.
Write a summary
01 Write down the main idea of each paragraph based on the details above. P50
Para 1:_________________________________________________
Para 2:_________________________________________________
Para 3:_________________________________________________
Para 4:_________________________________________________
Para 5:_________________________________________________
Strange things happened in the countryside of Hebei, China.
An earthquake hit Tangshan, and many people were killed or badly injured.
The city was greatly affected and nearly destroyed.
The rescue work began soon after the earthquake.
Tangshan began to revive itself and get back on its feet again.
Write a summary
d
Sample Writing
An earthquake hit Tangshan, China at 3:42 a.m. on 28 July 1976. Before the earthquake, strange things happened in the countryside. The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000 and nearly everything in the city was destroyed. However, hope was not lost. Soldiers, doctors, nurses and workers were sent to help the city. Food and water were brought into the city. Slowly, Tangshan began to revive itself and now the new city has become a home to more than seven million people with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment.
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假定你们要开一个以"Protecting Our Environment"为题的主题班会,请你写一篇介绍环境保护的发言稿,要点如下:
1. 我们正遭受越来越多自然灾害的侵害;
2.我们应采取措施保护环境。
注意:
1.文章应包括以上要点,可适当发挥;
2.词数80词左右。
Dear fellows,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
写作任务
确定写作体裁主题
体裁
演讲稿
主题
保护环境
确定时态和人称
一般现在时
(叙述一般的情况 )
第一人称(we)
明确写作要点
开篇点明主题→如何保护环境→呼吁行动
分段
第一段 开篇点明环境保护势在必行;
第二段 举例说明如何保护环境;
第三段呼吁大家行动起来。
写
作
思
路
Key Words
suffer,
disaster
the damaged environment
make efforts to
breathe fresh air
attach importance to
reduce air pollution
affect the society
1. 众所周知,随着经济的发展,由于环境的破坏,我们正遭受越来越多的灾难。(due to, damaged)
As we all know, with the development of economy, we are suffering more and more disasters _______ _______
_______ _____________ _________________.
2.到必须采取必要的方法来保护我们的环境的时候了。(It's high time that... )
_______ _______ _______ _______ necessary methods should be taken to protect our environment.
3.首先,我们应该努力保护树木、河流和海洋,以防止洪水、干早等。(make efforts to)
To begin with, we're supposed to _______ _______ _______ _______ trees, rivers and seas to prevent the food, drought and so on.
due to
the damaged environment
It's high time that
make efforts
to protect
Dear fellows, 亲爱的同伴们:
As we all know, with the development of economy, we are suffering more and more disasters due to the damaged environment.众所周知,随着经济的发展,由于环境遭到破坏,我们正遭受越来越多的灾害。It's high time that necessary methods should be taken to protect our environment.是时候采取必要的措施来保护我们的环境了。
To begin with, we are expected to make efforts to protect trees, rivers and seas to prevent the flood, drought and so on.首先,我们应该努力保护树木、河流和海洋,以防止洪水、干旱等灾害。What's more, in order to breathe fresh air, we should attach importance to reducing air pollution.其次,为了呼吸新鲜空气,我们应该重视减少空气污染。Last but not least, we, as students, should be more aware of protecting our living environment.最后,作为学生,我们应该更加意识到保护我们的生活环境。
In summary/All in all, I believe that we are sure to affect the society largely as long as everyone makes a small move.总的来说,我相信只要每个人迈出一小步,我们肯定会在很大程度上影响社会。
写作任务
假定你是校学生会主席李华,为增强同学们的消防安全意识,你校将举办一场消防安全知识讲座。请你写一则通知,内容包括:
1.讲座时间、地点;
2.讲座内容(如火灾成因、逃生技巧等);
3.注意事项(如准时参加、携带笔记本等)。
注意:
词数 80 左右;
可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
消防安全意识:fire safety awareness
逃生:escape
Dear classmates,亲爱的同学们:
As we all know, fire accidents can cause severe damage.众所周知,火灾会造成严重的破坏。In order to strengthen our fire safety awareness, our school will hold a lecture on fire safety knowledge. 为了增强我们的消防安全意识,我校将举办一场消防安全知识讲座。Here are the details.以下是详细信息。
To begin with, the lecture will take place in the school hall at 2 p.m. this Friday.首先,讲座将于本周五下午2点在学校礼堂举行。What's more, a fire safety expert will deliver the lecture, talking about the causes of fires, escape skills in case of fire, and most importantly, practical self-rescue ways.其次,一位消防安全专家将进行讲座,讲解火灾成因、火灾逃生技巧,最重要的是实用的自救方法。Last but not least, students are expected to arrive on time and it's recommended that you (should) bring a notebook.最后,学生应准时到场,建议携带笔记本。This lecture is of great importance, and we will gain a lot of useful knowledge about fire prevention.这场讲座很重要,我们将收获很多实用的防火知识。
In summary/All in all, I believe that the lecture will help us be more calm and confident when facing fire emergencies.总的来说,我相信这次讲座将帮助我们在面对火灾紧急情况时更加冷静和自信。Look forward to having more wonderful activities! 期待举办更多精彩活动!
The Student Union学生会
假定你是校学生会主席李华,你校上周五成功举办了年度校运会。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
活动基本情况(时间、地点);
活动内容(项目设置、学生表现);
活动意义。
注意:
词数100左右;
可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:
开幕式:opening ceremony
短跑:sprints
长跑:long jumps
团队精神:team spirit
体育风度:sportsmanship
必用框架:(写作文本上)
para.1: As we all know, 众所周知, ...
para. 2: To begin with, ... 首先, ... What's more, ... 此外,...Last but not least, 最后,...
para. 3: In summary, I believe that 总之,我相信 ... Look forward to having 期待 ...
Our School Successfully Holds Annual Sports Meet我校成功举办年度校运会
As we all know, our school held the exciting annual sports meet on the school playground last Friday. 众所周知,上周五,我校在操场举办了激动人心的年度校运会。
To begin with, the event started at 8:30 a.m. with a wonderful opening ceremony. 首先,活动于上午8点半以精彩的开幕式开始。What's more, students took part in different events, including sprints, long jumps, and the most popular relay race. 此外,同学们参加了各种项目,包括短跑、跳远和最受欢迎的接力赛。Last but not least, all participants showed excellent team spirit and positive sportsmanship throughout the competition. 最后,所有参赛者在比赛中都展现了出色的团队精神和积极的体育风度。The sports meet not only enhanced our physical fitness, but also strengthened the friendship among classmates. 这次运动会不仅增强了我们的身体素质,也加深了同学间的友谊。
In summary, I believe that such activities help us become more united and energetic. 总之,我相信这类活动能让我们更加团结和充满活力。Look forward to having more wonderful school events in the future! 期待未来举办更多精彩的校园活动!
The Student Union学生会
structure
(三段式)
headline
lead
body
End
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
details
why
what
where
when
who
Summarize the message accurately
→
Include five elements and write concisely
Specific information: details, facts, data, examples, etc.
Effect & Future tendency
Write a News Report
THANK YOU!
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Event:
A tsunami
time
place
cause
following events
effect
date
Around 7:00 a.m.
On 26 December 2004
in Southeast Asia
A strong earthquake of magnitude of 9.0
Foreign aid: dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies
More than 6,500 people were killed; thousands of people were missing
假定你是李华,上周日你校举办了5公里越野赛跑活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.参加人员;
2.跑步路线:从校门口到南山脚下;
3.活动反响。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
高考链接(2020年新高考全国I/II卷)
Para 1: 基本信息(活动的目的、时间、地点等)
Para 2: 具体信息(活动的过程、内容等)
Para 3: 评价(你的感受、活动反响和意义等)
开头常用句式
To/ In order to/ In an attempt to/ In a bid to/Aiming to do sth, our school held/ organized/ arranged + 活动 + 时间.
Aiming to improve our physical fitness, our school organized a Cross-Country Running Race last Sunday.
2. For the purpose of doing sth, 活动 + was held/ organized/ arranged + 时间 + 地点.
For the purpose of improving our physical fitness, a Cross-Country Running Race was held last Sunday in our school.
3. 时间 + witnessed + 活动 + organized by our school.
Last Sunday witnessed a Cross-Country Running Race organized by our school.
开头常用句式
4. 活动 + had a great effect/ impact/ influence on us.
Aiming to improve our physical fitness, our school organized a Cross-Country Running Race last Sunday, which had a great effect on us.
5. 活动+ turned out to be a huge success.
For the purpose of improving our physical fitness, a Cross-Country Running Race was held last Sunday in our school, which turned out to be a huge success.
6. 活动 + drew the attention of every student and teacher of our school.
Last Sunday witnessed a Cross-Country Running Race organized by our school which drew the attention of every student and teacher of our school.
结尾常用句式
The activity/event is both meaningful and helpful.
All the students and teachers gave an active response to the activity.
Those present all thought highly of it.
The participants benefited a lot from it, expecting more activities like this in the future.
The activity provided a platform for all the students to experience/appreciate..., from which we benefited a lot.
Not only did it enrich our school life, but it also broadened our horizons.
校园活动常用意义
raise our awareness of... 提升我们的……意识
inspire our enthusiasm in... 激发我们对……的热情
relieve our stress from heavy study 减轻我们繁重学习的压力
help us form the good habit of...帮助我们养成……好习惯
promote our hysical and mental health 促进我们的身心健康
enrich our material and spiritual life 丰富我们的物质和精神生活
A Cross-Country Running Race
Last Sunday witnessed an extraordinary cross-country running race, which drew the attention of every student and teacher of our school.
The students selected from every class took part in the competition. The route measured five kilometers, from our school gate to the foot of Nanshan Mountain. Every runner tried their best to finish the task, with their classmates along the way giving them necessary help as well as encouragement. At last, all the runners managed to cross the finish line, receiving cheers from everyone present.
The activity was highly spoken of, because not only did it provide a chance for us to take exercise, but also allowed us to get close to nature.
参考范文1
A Cross-Country Running Race
Last Sunday, our school held an annual cross-country running race, which turned out to be a huge success.
Participating in this activity were energetic and dynamic participants from every class, who started from the school gate and ran all the way to the foot of Nanshan Mountain, covering 5 kilometers altogether. Challenging as the race was, all the runners gave full play to their willpower, most of whom strove to cross the finish line, enjoying the enthusiastic cheers and applause from the audience.
After the race, we felt that not only did the event improve our physical and psychological quality, but it also erased our fatigue and pressure caused by heavy study.
参考范文2
人民教育电子音像出版社
普通高中教科书 英语 第一册
2019-08-09
136260.17
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