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Rain or Shine
UNIT 6
BIG
Question
How does the weather affect us?
Section B 2a-2b
storm /stɔːm/ n.暴风雨;暴风雪
pour /pɔː(r)/ v.倾倒;倒出
wind /wɪnd/ n.风
New words
shout /ʃaʊt/ v.喊叫;呼唤
How’s the weather?
Look at the picture, then answer the questions.
It’s sunny.
They’re at a park happily.
Where are they? And how do they feel?
3. Read the posts by Helen and Peter and answer the questions.
(1) Are they visiting the same place?
(2) Do they go there on the same day?
Underline the places and circle the time.
(3) Can you guess how they feel?
Do they feel the same about it?
5. Read the posts again. Complete the questions with the question words in the box.
(1) _______ did Helen and Peter see the tourists?
(2) _______ does Helen think about the trees and rocks?
(3) _______ enjoys the experience more at the start? _______ do you think so?
(4) _______ does Peter feel at the end?
Why Who How Where What
Where
What
Who
How
Why
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6. Read the posts carefully and answer the questions.
(1) Where did Helen and Peter see the tourists?
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① How do the tourists feel? How do you know?
② Why are Helen and other tourists in high spirits while Peter isn’t enjoying the experience?
Because they are making good progress and it’s near the top.
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Writing
2b
Draw a picture of some people experiencing a heavy storm or another type of weather.
Write a description of their actions.
描写天气
sunny(晴朗的),windy(多风的),rainy(下雨的),cloudy(多云的),snowy(下雪的),hot(热的),cool(凉爽的),warm(温暖的)
描写活动
play basketball(打篮球)play basketball(打篮球)read books(读书)draw pictures(画画)take a walk(散步)do exercise(做锻炼)
好词佳句
While-reading
Read again and answer the questions.
1.Where are Helen and her family?
2.What does Helen think of the clouds there?
3.How is the weather when they are at the rest area?
They are at Mount Huangshan.
She thinks the clouds look amazing.
The weather is bad.
While-reading
Read again and answer the questions.
4.Why is Helen encouraging her brother Peter?
5.What place do they reach at last?
Because she doesn’t think Peter is enjoying the experience very much.
They reach Bright Peak.
How do you write a weather report?
1. Indicate the Erea and Time at the Beginning
Write the area at the start, like “This is the weather forecast for Beijing”, and clearly write the time, such as “for tomorrow”.
2. Describe the Weather Conditions
Use common weather vocabulary like “sunny”, “cloudy”, “rainy”, “snowy”, etc. to describe the weather.
3. Give Temperature Information
Use the structure “The temperature will range from 15℃ to 25 ℃”.
4. Mention Special Weather or Precautions(注意事项)
If there is special weather like strong winds, heavy rain, etc.. You can provide protective advice, such as “Remember to carry an umbrella if you go out”.
More expressions – Temperatures
It was an icy morning, but it gradually warmed up as the day went on.
The temperature is mild, with cooler nights and warmer days.
The air was wet and cold, chill seeping into our bones.
It’s quite chilly outside today.
The sunset is making it unusually warm this evening.
The air is boiling hot, even in the shades.
More expressions – Weather Forecast
The weatherman predicted that it would rain later in the day.
It looks like there may be a storm coming tomorrow.
The forecast said that it was going to be hot and humid.
The radar indicated the chance for showers in the evening.
There’s a 50/50 chance of showers tomorrow.
The satellite images show an area of low pressure coming in from the south.
Language points
1. The rain is pouring down.雨水倾泻如注。
pour:【动词】倾倒;倒出
He poured a cup of tea for his grandma.他给奶奶倒了一杯茶。
Don’t pour the hot water into the cold bottle.不要把热水倒进冷水瓶里。
pour down:倒下来
Tears poured down her face when she heard the bad news.听到坏消息时,眼泪从她脸上流了下来。
pour…into…:把……倒进……里
He poured the milk into the cup.他把牛奶倒进了杯子里。
She poured the orange juice into the glass.她把橙汁倒进了玻璃杯里。
In this class, I have:
How well can you do these things? Very well OK Needs work
1 Ican talk about different types of weather
2 I can use the present continuous tense and the simple present tense to describe weather-related activities.
3 I can understand the influence of weather on people’s lives.
Reflecting
1. There are _______ apples in the basket. I think we need to buy more.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
2. She knows _______ English, so she needs a dictionary to help her.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
3. I have _______ money on me, so I can't buy the ticket.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
A
C
C
单项选择
Reflecting
Score and reflect according to yourself!
Enjoy your day, come rain or shine.
Key words
storm, wind, blow, shout, experience, raincoat…
Expressions
look out of, pour down, run after…
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