1、Module 4 Sandstorms in AsiaIf it were true,what will happen?IntroductionPre-readingWhat is happening?What is the people wearing and why?Have you ever been in a sandstorm?While-reading Fast-reading-Go through the passage quickly and try to match the main idea with each paragraph.Para.1Para.2Para.3Par
2、a.4 Para.5Para.6The measures of governmentThe forecast and adviceThe effect of sandstormsThe causes of sandstormsA brief introductionThe features of sandstorms What are sandstorms?In what places do sandstorms often happen?Are there sandstorms in China?Where?Why does traffic move slowly during a sand
3、storm?Detailed-readingRead the passage quickly and find out the answers to the questions (Tips:you should use complete sentences).Read the passage carefully and fill the blanks.Sandstorms in AsiaCauses Sandstorms begin in d_ and appear to have increased in recent years as a result of d_.It is a proc
4、ess that happens when land becomes desert because of _and because people _ and _.EffectCitizens wake up to an orange sky and strong winds that c_ the city in a thick d_.The sandstorms sometimes c_ all day and a_ traffic.ffectontinueoverustdig up grasscut down treesclimate changesesertesertificationS
5、andstorms in AsiaMeasuresA m_ c_ has been started in China.The government has already p_ over 30 billion trees and plans to c_ planting for the next five years.AdviceExperts a_ people not to go out.If you want to go out,youd better wear a m_.askdviseontinueassampaignlanted1)The winds in a sandstorm
6、can sometimes _ 2)When Ren was living in Inner Mongolia,_ 3)Sandstorms in China appear to have increased _Post-readingprevent you from seeing the sunhe experienced a frightening sandstormas a result of desertificationComplete the following sentences.4)Cutting down trees and digging up grass can_.5)T
7、raffic moved slowly because _.6)The government is planting trees to the west of Beijing to_.Post-readingcause deserts and sandstorms to increasethe thick dust makes it difficult to seeprevent the desert coming nearerComplete the following sentence according to text.Discussion What can we do to protect our environment?Saving water and energyHomework Write down your suggestions about how to protect the environment in our school.(at least in 80 words)Protect the environment in our school first!
