1、vsnow slidemudflow泥流volcano eruption火山爆发tornado龙卷风sandstorm沙暴flood水灾What happened on 12 May 2008in Sichuan?A powerful 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan province on May 12,2008.More than 60,000 people died.Earthquake happened in Tangshan in 1976.shake crack canalbrickdirt bury destroyruinelectr
2、icityinjuresurvivorshockdisaster New Wordsv.&n.摇动n.裂缝v.破裂n.运河;水道n.砖n.尘土v.埋葬vt.毁坏n.废墟n.电v.伤害n.幸存者v.震惊n.灾难-There is often a great sound.-Animals too nervous to eat.-There are bright lights in the sky.-A smelly gas may come out of the well.-Water pipes may crack or burst.What strange things happened be
3、fore an earthquake2 pointsPre-ReadingBright lights flash in the skyBright lights flash in the skyAnimals are too nervous,such as cows,pigs,horses,and snakes,etc.V1C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorMy DocumentsUnit4 Earthquake视频动画视频剪辑A NIGHT THE EARTH DIDNT SLEEP.asfLets Listen and experience the
4、earthquakein Tangshan_ Brick buildings were destroyed._ The walls of the village wells had cracks in them._ Shelters were put up for those with no homes._ Roads got huge cracks._ The army helped the survivors.Step 1.After listening,number each of these things happened during the Tangshan earthquake.
5、2 pointsA the army came to help themB the quake happened while they were sleepingC they were nervousD dames and wells were uselessE they didnt know the quake caused the strange things1 The chickens didnt eat because2 Before the earthquake the people didnt worry because3 Such a great number of people
6、 died because4 Water was needed because5 The people did not lose hope becauseRead the text aloud and join the correct parts of the sentences.Step2 Step2 ScanningScanning2 pointsStrange things happened before the earthquake.Main idea of the textThe earthquake destroyed the city of Tangshan.The army c
7、ame to help the survivors.ParagraphParagraph 2&3Paragraph 4Part1Part2Part3Step 3 Intensive reading to get the main idea,you should pay special attention to the beginning and ending sentences in each paragraph13 pointsStep4 Detail reading:1.When did the earthquake happen?2.How many people died or inj
8、ured in this disaster?3.In what order did the writer write the passage?A.in order of importance B.in order of place C.in order of time D.in order of positionbefore the earthquakeduring the earthquakeafter the earthquakeAt 3:42 am on July 28,1976.More than 400,000.One point for each Q:What strange th
9、ings happened before the earthquake?the water in the wellsthe well wallsa smelly gaschickens&pigsPart 1:micefishthe skythe soundthe water pipesSigns before the earthquake.3points1.What happened to the following during the earthquake?2.Pay attention to the numbers mentioned in the text.15,2/3,400,000
10、,75%,90%.houses,roads and canalsthe groundhard hills of rockdamsbridgesthe railway tracksPart 2:Damage caused by the earthquake.3points1.Which one is not true?A:The army sent 150,000 soldiers to help the rescue workers.B:The army organized the team to dig out trapped people and to bury the dead.C:Wo
11、rkers built shelters for survivors.Fresh water was not taken to the city.D:All hope was not lost;the city began to breathe again.Part 31 point2.”All hope was not lost.”A None of the hope was lost.B There was no hope at all.C Not all hope was lost.3.“The city began to breathe again.”come to life,have
12、 a new lifeRescue work after the earthquake.2 point Extension1.Why does the writer use“A LIGHT THE EARTH DIDNT SLEEP”as the title?To show how terrible and how unusual that night is.2.What does the sentence“Slowly,the city began to breathe again”?The city will not die,she has hope and she can recover
13、 from the pain.3 pointsTang shans new lookSuppose the earth begins to shake what will you do to protect yourself?Discuss the following open question in group 地震来临时，最重要的是要保持冷静，并灵活选择藏身之所：震时应就近躲避，震后迅速撤离到安全地方；室内避震时应选择易于形成三角空间的地方避震，如内墙墙根、墙角等，或躲避到厨房、厕所、储藏室等开间小的地方。震时切记不要跳楼、不要站到阳台上和窗边。Life is beautiful.We must love our lives.In an earthquake SPEED IS LIFE.Lets practisehiding.2 points1.Bear the words and expressions in this part in mind.2.Try to find some questions(words,phrases,or sentences)in the text,if any.3.3.Read the text again and write a summary of the text.
