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Unit 8 Natural disasters
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Lesson 1 Disaster safety tips
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单词: disaster,earthquake,object,shut ,lightning,advise,throat
短语: when it comes to(doing)sth.
句型:①When it comes to earthquakes, what should people do to stay safe?
②For typhoons, we should stay indoors, away from windows.
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能够掌握一些自然灾害的英文名称并听懂一些自然灾害的安全提示及造成原因;能够用英语谈论自己经历过或听说过的一次自然灾害;树立防灾避险意识,理解“科学应对灾害”的重要性。
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Learning Goals
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Watch a video
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disaster /dɪ̍zɑːstə(r)/ n. 灾难;灾害
earthquake /̍ɜːθkweɪk/ n. 地震
typhoon /taɪ̍fuːn/ n. 台风
wildfire /̍waɪldfaɪə(r)/ n. 野火
powerful /̍paʊəfl/ adj. 力量大的
object /̍ɒbdʒɪkt/ n. 物体;目标;宾语
/əb ̍dʒekt/ v. 反对
indoors /̩ɪn ̍dɔːz/ adv. 在室内
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Vocabulary
shut /ʃʌt/ v. 关闭;(使)关门
adj. 关闭;停业
lightning /̍laɪtnɪŋ/ n. 闪电
authority /ɔː̍θɒrəti/ n. 官方;权力
advise /əd ̍vaɪz/ v. 建议;劝告
throat /θrəʊt/ n. 喉咙;咽喉
lung /lʌŋ/ n. 肺
Vocabulary
natural disaster 自然灾害
when it comes to(doing)sth. 当涉及某事(或做某事)时
stay calm 保持冷静
prepare for 为……作准备
Structures and Expressions
Pre-listening
Do you know these natural disasters? Match the pictures with the words.
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A flood B typhoon C volcanic eruption
D earthquake E drought F wildfire
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Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
Listening
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Mr Green: Class, what do you know about natural disasters like earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and wildfires?
Jenny: They are very powerful and dangerous.
Mr Green: That’s right. When it comes to earthquakes, what should people do to stay safe?
Brian: If an earthquake happens, we should stay calm and quickly find shelter to protect ourselves from falling objects.
Mr Green: Great advice! And what about typhoons? How can we prepare for them?
Peter: For typhoons, we should stay indoors, away from windows. We should shut all windows and doors.
Mr Green: Good points. Now, let’s talk about floods. What actions should we take during a flood?
Tom: We should go to higher ground. Never try to walk or drive through floodwaters. They can be dangerous.
Mr Green: Absolutely. Finally, let’s discuss wildfires. They can be started by humans or lightning. What should we do if we see a wildfire?
Mary: If there is a wildfire nearby, we should follow what authorities advise and leave if necessary. We should avoid breathing in the smoke. It can hurt our throats and lungs.
Mr Green: Those are great tips for staying safe during natural disasters. It’s important to be prepared and know how to protect ourselves.
What are Mr Green and his students talking about?
How many natural disasters are mentioned in the conversation?
What is the important thing during natural disasters?
Natural disasters and great tips for staying safe during natural disasters.
Four. Earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and wildfires.
It’s important to be prepared and know how to protect ourselves.
Natural disasters Safety tips
Earthquake
Typhoon
Flood
Wildfire
Listen to the conversation again and complete the table.
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Stay calm and quickly find shelter to protect ourselves from falling objects.
Stay indoors, away from windows; shut all windows and doors.
Go to higher ground; never try to walk or drive through floodwaters.
Follow what authorities advise; leave if necessary; avoid breathing in the smoke.
Listen to the dialogue and write true (T) or false (F).
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Ms Liu is talking about natural disasters with the class.
A Typhoons are huge storms with strong winds and heavy rain. ( )
B Floods may be the result of typhoons. ( )
C Dry weather won’t cause wildfires. ( )
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T
F
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Work in pairs. Make up a conversation about a natural disaster you experienced or heard about.
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What natural disaster have you ever experienced or heard about ?
Well, I once experienced a typhoon in my hometown.
Really?What did you do to stay safe?
Make a poster including at least three safety tips.
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They are very powerful and dangerous. 他们非常强大和危险。
powerful /'paʊəfl/ adj. 力量大的
powerful 强调“具有强大力量、能量或影响力的”,可用于描述物体、自然现象、人或组织等。
power n. 力量;权力 powerfully adv. 强烈地;强大地
例句:The elephant is a powerful animal that can carry heavy loads.
大象是力量强大的动物,能搬运重物。
例句:My dad bought a powerful computer to help with his work.
我爸爸买了一台功能强大的电脑来辅助工作。
Language points
2. When it comes to earthquakes, what should people do to stay safe? 说到地震,人们为了保证安全应该怎么做?
此句是含时间状语从句的特殊疑问句,结构为“时间状语从句(When it comes to + 名词/ 动名词),特殊疑问句(特殊疑问词what + 情态动词+ 主语+ 谓语+ 其他)?”。
When it comes to ... 是固定句型,意为“当提到……时;说到……时”,用于引出话题,后接名词、代词或动名词(v.-ing)。
类似表达:talking of ...(谈到……)、speaking of ...(说起……)。
例句:When it comes to math, how do you solve difficult problems?
说到数学,你如何解决难题?
例句:When it comes to reading, she always shares interesting books with
classmates. 说到阅读,她总是和同学们分享有趣的书籍。
3. If an earthquake happens, we should stay calm and quickly find shelter to protect ourselves from falling objects.如果发生地震,我们应该保持冷静,并迅速找到避难所,以保护自己免受坠落物体的伤害。
protect sb. from ... 保护某人免受……的伤害
例句:Parents often try to protect their children from online dangers.
父母常试图保护孩子免受网络危险。
4. We should shut all windows and doors.
我们应该关上所有的门窗。
shut 一词多义:
(1) 作动词时,shut 可表示“关闭;(使)关门”,过去式和过去分词均为shut。
(2) 作形容词时,shut 常用于“be shut”结构,表示“关闭;停业”。
常见搭配:(1)shut the door/window 关上门 / 窗
(2) shut down(使)(系统、大型设备)停止运转;(机构、企业)关闭
(3) shut off 切断煤气(或水等)的供应;停止供应煤气(或水等);关闭机器
例句: Remember to shut the window before you leave the room.
离开房间前记得关上窗户。
例句:The store shuts at 9 p.m. every day.
这家商店每天晚上 9 点关门。
例句:The restaurant has been shut for renovations since last week.
这家餐厅从上周起停业装修了。
5. If there is a wildfire nearby, we should follow what authorities advise and leave if necessary. 如果附近有野火,我们应该听从当局的建议,必要时离开。
advise v. 建议;劝告 advice n. 建议
常见用法:(1) advise sb. to do sth. 建议某人做某事,后接不定式作宾补;
(2) advise doing sth. 建议做某事;
(3) advise sb. against (doing) sth. 劝告某人不要做某事;
(4) advise + that 从句,从句用虚拟语气,谓语为“should +动词原
形”,should 可省略。
例句:My teacher advised me to read more books to improve writing skills.
我的老师建议我多读书以提高写作能力。
例句:The doctor advised him against staying up late every day.
医生劝告他不要每天熬夜。
例句:We advised that she (should) take a break before the exam.
我们建议她考试前休息一下。
I.用括号内所给词语的适当形式填空
Practice
1.When it comes to ________ (play) sports, I like running best.
2.The trees can protect us from ________ (get) hurt in the storm.
3.Everyone should learn to protect ________ (they) in natural disasters.
4.Please stay calm and act ________ (quick) when danger comes.
5.Reading is a very ________ (help) habit in our daily life.
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II.方框选词
Natural disasters can happen anytime. The best way to protect 1. is to be ready before they come.
First, make a family plan. Choose a safe place outside your home where everyone can meet after the disaster. 2. , prepare an emergency kit. Put water, food, a flashlight, and a first-aid kit in it. Keep it where you can get it 3. . Third, learn what to do 4. a disaster. If an earthquake 5. , stay under a strong desk. If a flood comes, stay away from rivers and low places. If a typhoon arrives, remain inside and close all
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windows. Fourth, always follow the advice from local officials. They know what is 6. for your safety.
After the disaster, 7. yourself and others for injuries. Be careful of 8. , such as broken power lines and fallen trees.
You cannot stop a disaster, but you can 9. yourself by getting ready. 10. the disaster is over, you will be happy that you prepared well.
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Ⅲ.阅读理解
Emergency Preparation Tips
Natural disasters can happen anytime. Being prepared can save your life. Here are some tips from the Red Cross:
Tip 1: Make an Emergency Kit
Your kit should include:
• Water (one gallon per person per day for three days)
• Food (non-perishable food that lasts for three days)
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First-aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust masks to help filter dirty air
• Important documents (IDs, insurance papers) in a waterproof bag
Tip 2: Make a Family Plan
• Talk with your family about what to do in different situations.
• Choose two places to meet: one near your home and one outside your neighborhood.
• Pick a friend or relative in another town to be your family contact. Everyone should call this person to say they are safe.
• Practice your plan at least twice a year.
Tip 3: Stay Informed
• Learn what disasters can happen in your area.
• Sign up for local emergency alerts (警报) on your phone.
• Listen to the radio or TV for news and instructions.
1.What should be included in an emergency kit?
a. Water and food. b. Flashlight and batteries. c. Toys and games. d. Important documents.
A.a, b, c B.a, b, d C.b, c, d D.a, c, d
2.How often should families practice their emergency plan?
A.Once a year. B.Three times a year. C.Twice a year. D.Every month.
3.What is a “family contact” according to the text?
A.A person who lives nearby. B.A local firefighter.
C.A neighbor who can help. D.A friend or relative in another town.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.You should keep important documents in a waterproof bag.
B.You only need one gallon of water for one person.
C.You don’t need to know what disasters can happen in your area.
D.You should practice your plan every week.
5.What kind of text is this?
A.A news report. B.A safety guide. C.A personal story. D.A school notice.
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1. Create an interview about how to stay safe during a natural disaster. Use at least 8 sentences.
2. Make a science video of a natural disaster, and dub the video with the tips for dealing with the disaster.
Homework
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