1、Unit 4 Earthquakes Warming-up&pre-readingnatural disastersfloodsdroughttyphoons/hurricanestornadoes volcano eruptionearthquake Do you know any natural disasters?What might happen in an earthquake?destructive/terrible hit/strikeinjuries/damages Warming-updie/killinjuredchildrenTry to describe the dam
2、ages using the words given.trap/buryunderneathhomeless/lose ones home resist/fall down/collapse water pipe-destroyelectricity-cut off fall ontoget gaps/cracksfloods and tsunamis fire-break out sweep away Task 1:group workWrite a passage about WenChuan earthquake.Paragraph 1-introduction (one or two
3、sentences)Paragraph 2-damages (five to six sentences)Paragraph 3-wishes (one or two sentences)Useful expressions:stronger and more united reconstruction/underwaysurvivor/regain confidence/get back to normal life Signs before the earthquake:People could see _lights in the sky.brightPre-readingSigns b
4、efore the earthquake:The chickens and even pigs were_nervous _eat.The dog was_loudly again and again.tootobarkingSigns before the earthquake:Mice ran out the fields_places to hide.Fish _out of bowls and ponds.looking forjumpedSigns before the earthquake:The water in the wells_and_.And some deep _cou
5、ld be seen in the well walls.A_gas came out the cracks.rosefellcrackssmellyTest your quake knowledge and learn how you can prepare for an earthquake.Self-evaluationWhat shall we do if an earthquake happens?1.A.Stay in the bathroom B.Stay on the balcony(阳台）2.If you havent enough time to escape,A.hide
6、 under the table or bed.B.jump out of the tall building.3.A.You should use the lift to escape.B.You should use the stairs to escape.4.If you stay in the open air,A.keep off the tall building,and go to the fields.B.Stay under the tree or the eaves(屋檐）.5.If you are in a crowded area,A.take cover where
7、 you are.B.run for help.6.If you are driving,A.stop if it is safe,but stay inside your car B.stop if it is safe,and get out of your car quickly.7.A.Stop your car under bridges,or overpasses.(立交桥）B.Stop your car away from bridges,or overpasses.8.If you are at the beach,A.Jump into the sea quickly.B.m
8、ove quickly to higher ground.9.If you are at work,A.get under a nearby desk and hold on until the shaking stops.B.run out of the building.10.In the event while sleeping:A.roll onto the floor.B.stay in your bed,protecting your head with a pillow.Check your answers,one point each.Under 5 points:You ne
9、ed to know more!68 points:good!910 points:Congratulations!Summingup What we learn todayUseful expressionsdamages caused by the earthquakesigns before the earthquakeDos and donts in the earthquakeHomework 根据下面内容用英语写一篇有关地震的短文。1976年7月28 日我国唐山遭受了20世纪世界上损失最大的地震的袭击，整个城市几乎全毁。25万人 死亡，桥梁，建筑被毁，供电供水中断，房屋失火，大量人员无家可归。为了预防地震，可以采取以下举措：1、沿着两个板块相接的地方不要建房。2、把房屋建在岩石上，不建在沙地上。3、把房屋尽可能建得结实。参考词汇：毁灭 ruin/destroy 板块 plate
