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人教版英语8年级下册培优精做课件
Unit 5 Nature's Temper
Unit 5 第4课时 Section A 3a—3d
2026年6月3日星期三2时21分23秒
Read the sentences. Underline the verbs which show an ongoing action in the past.
What were you doing while it was snowing heavily? I was travelling on the train then.
What were your family doing when the typhoon hit? My children and I were reading together.
When my neighbour called, my family were having dinner.
We were driving home when the strong winds started.
While we were driving home, the strong winds started.
It was raining hard while we were driving back.
Grammar Focus
Read the conversation. Whose family was better prepared for the typhoon?
3a
Haitao: Hi, Lisa. Did your family have any trouble during the
typhoon?
Lisa: Yes, it was awful.
Haitao: I’m sorry to hear that. Did you know that a typhoon was
coming?
Lisa: We did. But it was worse than we expected. We were driving
home from our relatives’ house when the strong winds started.
Haitao: Oh no! It’s dangerous to travel during a typhoon.
(名词)亲属
It’s+形容词+to do sth. 做某事是……的。
其中it是形式主语,真正的主语是后面的动词不定式(短语)。
3
What can we prepare for the upcoming typhoon?
4
一、用所给词的适当形式填空。 (5 分)
1. I saw a snake while I (water) the plants in the garden yesterday afternoon.
2. While I was doing homework, it (start) to rain.
3. I was cooking dinner while my sister (clean) the room.
was watering
started
was cleaning
4. They (play) soccer on the field at 3:00 yesterday afternoon.
5.[天津中考改编] The mobile phone (ring) while I was making a cake with my mother.
were playing
rang
Lisa: I know. It was raining hard while we were driving back.
We almost got into an accident when a truck nearly hit us.
Haitao: Oh dear, I’m glad you were safe!
Lisa: Yes, but when we got home later, we found water everywhere.
The house looked awful! Was yours OK?
Haitao: Yes. Luckily, we covered our windows and
moved our things off the floor before the
typhoon started. We stored food and water too.
Lisa: That’s good! We’ll do that next time.
(可数名词)卡车
强调主从句动作同时进行,常用while引导
从句,此时主从句常用进行时。
Haitao’s family was better prepared for the typhoon.
7
Combine each pair of sentences using when or while.
1. I did my homework. The typhoon landed on the coast.
2. The power went out. My father and I made dinner.
3. Kate wrote a letter. Her brother called to warn her of
the storm.
4. My parents packed the supplies. I moved our things off
the floor.
5. I slept soundly. It rained cats and dogs.
n. 电力供应
adv. (睡觉)酣畅地
辨析: when & while
when既可以表示一个时间点,也可以表示一个时间段。
从句的动词既可以是短暂性动词(如:arrive, start, finish, open等),也可以是延续性动词(如:stay, live, work等)。
主句动作可以发生在从句动作的“瞬间”,也可以是同时或先后。
while主要表示一个时间段(持续的、进行的一段时间)。
从句的动词必须是延续性动词(如:be, stay, work, sleep等)或表示状态的词。从句常用进行时态。
强调主句和从句动作“同时持续”发生,或在从句动作的“持续期间内”发生主句动作。
例句: I was watching TV when the light went out.
我正在看电视,这时灯灭了。( “灯灭”是短暂性动词)
例句: While I was studying, my brother was playing games.
我在学习时,我弟弟在玩游戏。(两个动作都在持续)
Read again. Who experienced or did these things? Tick the correct boxes.
3b
Experience Lisa Haitao
A. almost got into an accident while they were
driving home
B. moved things off the floor before the typhoon
C. went home and found water everywhere
D. stored emergency supplies at home before
the typhoon
E. stayed inside during the typhoon
(名词)物资;供应品
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3b
Read again. Who experienced or did these things? Tick the correct boxes.
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What should Lisa do instead?
Make sure all the windows are closed and covered with tape.
Stay inside and do not drive during the typhoon.
Check the weather report!
I did my homework. The typhoon landed on the coast.
2. The power went out. My father and I made dinner.
3. Kate wrote a letter. Her brother called to warn her of
the storm.
I was doing my homework when the typhoon landed
on the coast.
My father and I were making dinner when the power went out.
Kate was writing a letter when her brother called to warn her of the storm.
Haitao: Hi, Lisa. Did your family have any trouble during the typhoon?
Lisa: Yes, it was awful.
Haitao: I’m sorry to hear that. Did you know that a typhoon was coming?
Lisa: We did. But it was worse than we expected. We were driving home from our relatives’ house when the strong winds started.
Haitao: Oh no! It’s dangerous to travel during a typhoon.
Lisa: I know. It was raining hard while we were driving back. We almost got into an accident when a truck nearly hit us.
Haitao: Oh dear, I’m glad you were safe!
Lisa: Yes, but when we got home later, we found water everywhere. The house looked awful! Was yours OK?
Haitao: Yes. Luckily, we covered our windows and moved our things off the floor before the typhoon started. We stored food and water too.
Lisa: That’s good! We’ll do that next time.
Haitao’s family.
Read the conversation. Whose family was better prepared for the typhoon?
Haitao: Hi, Lisa. Did your family have any trouble during the typhoon?
Lisa: Yes, it was awful.
Haitao: I’m sorry to hear that. _____________________________________?
Lisa: We did. But it was worse than we expected. _______________________________________ when the strong winds started.
Haitao: Oh no! __________________________________.
Lisa: I know. It was raining hard while we were driving back ___________________________ when a truck nearly hit us.
Haitao: Oh dear, I’m glad you were safe!
Lisa: Yes, but when we got home later, _______________________. The house looked awful! Was yours OK?
Haitao: Yes. Luckily, _________________________________________________ before the typhoon started. We stored food and water too.
Lisa: That’s good! We’ll do that next time.
Listen again and complete the sentences.
Did you know that a typhoon was coming
We were driving home from our relatives’ house
It’s dangerous to travel during a typhoon
We almost got into an accident
we found water everywhere
we covered our windows and moved our things off the floor
Listen to the conversation. Then role-play it.
3c
Haitao: Hi, Lisa. Did your family have any trouble during the typhoon?
Lisa: Yes, it was awful.
Haitao: I’m sorry to hear that. Did you know that a typhoon was coming?
Lisa: We did. But it was worse than we expected. We were driving home from our relatives’ house when the strong winds started.
Haitao: Oh no! It’s dangerous to travel during a typhoon.
Lisa: I know. It was raining hard while we were driving back. We almost got into an accident when a truck nearly hit us.
Haitao: Oh dear, I’m glad you were safe!
Lisa: Yes, but when we got home later, we found water everywhere. The house looked awful! Was yours OK?
Haitao: Yes. Luckily, we covered our windows and moved our things off the floor before the typhoon started. We stored food and water too.
Lisa: That’s good! We’ll do that next time.
Haitao: Hi, Lisa. Did your family have any trouble during the typhoon?
Lisa: Yes, it was awful.
Haitao: I’m sorry to hear that. Did you know that a typhoon was coming?
Lisa: No, we didn’t know about it. We were driving home from our relatives’ house when the strong winds started.
Haitao: Oh no! It’s dangerous to travel during a typhoon.
Lisa: I know. It was raining hard while we were driving back. We almost
got into an accident when a truck nearly hit us.
Haitao: Oh dear, I’m glad you were safe!
Lisa: Yes, but when we got home later, we found water everywhere.
The house looked awful! Was yours OK?
Haitao: Yes. Luckily, we covered our windows and moved our things off the floor before the typhoon started. We stored food and water too.
Lisa: That’s good! We’ll do that next time.
Listen to the conversation and pay attention to the words and expressions.
sorry,adj.难过;惋惜;同情。“听到这个消息我很难过。”用于回应负面信息,语气要真诚。
It’s dangerous to do 做……是危险的
get into an accident 出事故
用以突出惊险程度
We can also say: ____________!
It was a mess
move things off the floor
把东西从地板上搬走
know about sth 知道;了解
Let's learn and take notes.
nearly /ˈnɪəli/ adv. 几乎;差不多;将近
The roof nearly came off.(屋顶差点掉下来。)
We nearly got into an accident.(我们差点出事故。)
It's nearly time to go.
填空:The typhoon ______ (near) destroyed their house.
翻译:我差点忘了带钥匙。
nearly
I nearly forgot to bring my keys.
固定搭配:nearly everyone(几乎所有人)nearly always(几乎总是)not nearly(远非)
辨析:nearly 强调“接近”;
almost 与nearly常可互换,但almost可与否定词连用(almost never), nearly则不可。
Translate the expressions into English.
1. 听到这个消息我很难过。
2. 了解;知道
3. 做……是危险的
4. 出事故
5. 把东西从地板上搬走
6. 家里一片混乱。
I’m sorry to hear that.
It’s dangerous to do ...
get into an accident
move things off the floor
The house looked awful!/
It was a mess!
know about sth
Imagine that Haitao or Lisa is your friend. Role-play a conversation about your friend’s experience with the typhoon.
3d
A: Hi, Haitao / Lisa. I heard about the typhoon yesterday. Are you OK?
B: Yes, I … / Not really. I …
A: What were you doing when the typhoon hit?
B: I was …
A: Did your family make any preparations before the typhoon landed?
B: Yes, we … / No, we …
Haitao: Hi, Lisa. Did your family have any trouble during the typhoon?
Lisa: Yes, it was awful.
Haitao: I’m sorry to hear that. Did you know that a typhoon was coming?
Lisa: No, we didn’t know about it. We were driving home from our relatives’ house when the strong winds started.
Haitao: Oh no! It’s dangerous to travel during a typhoon.
Lisa: I know. It was raining hard while we were driving back. We almost got into an accident when a truck nearly hit us.
Haitao: Oh dear, I’m glad you were safe!
Lisa: Yes, but when we got home later, we found water everywhere. The house looked awful! Was yours OK?
Haitao: Yes. Luckily, we covered our windows and moved our things off the floor before the typhoon started. We stored food and water too.
Lisa: That’s good! We’ll do that next time.
Summarize the words and expressions describing natural disasters.
表示关心
— Did you have any trouble ...?
— Did you know that ...?
表示共情
— I’m sorry to hear that.
— Oh no!
— Oh dear, I’m glad you were safe!
表示情况糟糕:
— It was awful.
— ... we found water everywhere. The house looked awful!
— It was dangerous to ....
灾害中的状况 / 经历
灾害的影响
应对措施(预防 / 准备)
描述天气:
strong wind, raining hard
When and while are used to connect the times of the events together.
Role-play the dialogue and try to imitate the speakers’ emotions, tone, and intonation.
Not really. It was awful for us.
I heard about the typhoon yesterday. Are you OK?
What were you doing when the typhoon hit?
Imagine that Haitao or Lisa is your friend. Role-play a conversation about your friend’s experience with the typhoon.
I was …
一、选词填空。
Last week, a strong typhoon hit our city. Before it arrived, we made (1) ___________ for the disaster. We stored food and water (2) ________ in case of emergency. When the typhoon (3) _________, we stayed inside. The wind was so strong that our (4) _________ almost came off. Huge (5) _________ crashed against the coast, but luckily no (6) _________ happened. My neighbor, Mr. Chen, was (7) _________ by a reporter after the storm. He said he had (8) _________ getting home because the roads were flooded. The reporter told him to pay attention to weather (9) _________ and be careful. The typhoon finally began to (10) ____________ in the evening.
preparations
supply preparation report trouble nearly wave tsunami interview slow down roof
supplies
hit
roof
waves
tsunami
interviewed
trouble
reports
slow down
When the typhoon hit, my family were having dinner at home.
The reporter advised people to pay attention to the weather reports.
We nearly got into an accident when a truck hit us.
台风来袭时,Lisa和她的家人正在开车回家。
我们在台风前做好了准备,储存了食物和水。
海啸引发的巨浪摧毁了沿海的房屋。
二、翻译。
台风来袭时,我的家人正在家里吃晚饭。
记者建议人们注意天气预报。
当一辆卡车撞向我们时,我们差点出事故。
Lisa and her family were driving home when the typhoon hit.
We made preparations before the typhoon and stored food and water.
The huge waves caused by the tsunami destroyed the houses along the coast.
Homework
基础作业:抄写本课重点词汇(typhoon, window, roof, flood, prepare, store, cover, emergency supplies等)并造句(每个词造一个句子)。
进阶作业:写一篇短文(60词左右),描述你或你家人经历的一次台风(如果没有,可以想象)。内容包括:台风发生时你在做什么?你们做了哪些准备?你的感受如何?
拓展作业:采访一位家人或邻居,询问他们经历过的最严重的自然灾害是什么,当时他们做了什么准备。用英文记录采访内容(不少于5句话),并在下节课分享。
Homework
Thank you
for listening!
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