1、Period 1Listening and Speaking&Listening and Talking1.To listen to four news reports and get the information about natural disasters by applying listening strategies;2.To report news about natural disasters;3.To practice pronunciation of voiced and unvoiced consonants.4.To talk about safety instruct
2、ions with the expressions learnt in the lesson.1.Brainstorming：Have you ever experienced any natural disasters？How many kinds of natural disasters do you know?fireearthquaketsunamifloodhurricanelandsidedroughttornado2.Describe what happened during the earthquake.destroyedruinscrackedinjuredTask 1:Li
3、sten to the news reports and tick the disasters that you hear()earthquake()tornado()wildfire()drought()landslide ()tsunami()flood ()volcanic eruption Task 2:Circle the key word(s)in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to.Then listen again and answer the questions1What wa
4、s the magnitude of the earthquake in Ecuador?_2How many people were killed or injured in Ecuador?_3Where are the floods?_4What are the rescue workers and soldiers doing in the floodhit area?_5When did people see the tornado in Memphis?6Which buildings were damaged in Seoul?_7What caused the landslid
5、e in Seoul?_number;7.8number;About 230 people were killed and more than 1，500 people were injuredplace;In central Chinaactivities;They not only make sure people are safe but also bring food and water to those whose homes were lost in the disastertime;at 9:25 amplace;A library and a supermarketreason
6、;The landslide was caused by the heavy rainNEWS REPORT 1Good morning,its 17 April.A strong earthquake hit Ecuador yesterday.The 7.8magnitude earthquake damaged many buildings,and early reports said that about 230 people were killed and more than 1,500 were injuredVolunteers and rescue workers are he
7、lping the survivorsNEWS REPORT 2Good evening.Today is 27 March.More news about the floods in central China.The government is helping more than 12,000 people in Hunan and Jiangxi get away from the rising water.Homes and land have been destroyed,but no one has been killed.Rescue workers and soldiers a
8、re working day and night to make sure that people are safe.They are also bringing food and water to those whose homes were lost in the disasterNEWS REPORT 3Breaking news,Saturday 12 August.A tornado was just seen in southern Memphis.Eyewitnesses said that at 9:25 a.m.,the tornado destroyed four home
9、s.A police officer tells us that at least one person has died.More tornados are possible,and the police advise avoiding the areaNEWS REPORT 4And in Seoul,a landslide damaged a library and a supermarket in a southern neighbourhood.The landslide was caused by the heavy rain that has fallen in Seoul ov
10、er the past week.According to the police,no one was injured in the landslide，but several cars were damaged.Those are the top news for today,Wednesday 21 JulyRead about the disasters below and prepare a short news report on one of them.Then present your news report to a partner.1.Listen and repeat.Pa
11、y attention to the letters in bold.pipe brick think they truly draw tend death campus amaze events friends keen glory flash garage fond view French bridgePronunciation p/p/t/t/k/k/f/f/s/s/unvoiced consonants(清辅音)：th/sh/ch/t/tr/tr/ts/ts/voiced consonants(浊辅音)：b/b/d/d/g/g/z/z/th/g/dg/d/dr/dr/ds/dz/v/v
12、/2.Read the words aloud.Pay attention to the pronunciation of the ed endings.Then write the words in the boxes.beggedexchangedpretendedbreathedhelpedreserveddescribedlaughedshockedconcentratedlearnedviewedconfuseddependedwatcheddebatedembarrassedwished/t/helped laughed embarrassed shocked watched wi
13、shed/id/concentrated debated depended pretended/d/begged breathed described confused exchanged learned reserved viewed3.Listen to the words in each box and repeat.【发音技巧】-ed 在动词词尾的发音有三种情况：1)在清辅音后读作/t/，如asked,helped；2)在浊辅音和元音后读作/d/，如listened,loved；3)在/d/后读作/id/，如minded,landed。Task:Mrs Fors is a rescue
14、 worker.She and her dog,Lucky,are visiting a senior high school.Listen to the conversation and complete the table below.who to contactwhere to gowhat to dodropcoverhold onopenbuildingstreescell phonea wallTeacher：Thank you,Mrs Fors.That was a great presentation!Class,do you have any questions for Mr
15、s Fors?Student 1:Mrs Fors,I think youre a hero.And Lucky is very cute.Id like to know what we can do to prevent natural disasters.Mrs Fors:Well,theres no way to prevent earthquakes and storms.But if we prepare,we can keep them from becoming disasters that kill or injure people.To be ready,we should
16、make a safety list of what to do,where to go,and who to contact.Student 1:So what should we do if theres an earthquake?Mrs Fors:Remember to“drop,cover,and hold on”.Drop down onto your hands and knees,cover your head with your hands,and stay away from glass,windows,or anything that could fall.You cou
17、ld find cover under a desk or table.Hold on to the desk or table so it doesnt move away from you.Teacher:What should we do if were outside when an earthquake happens?Mrs Fors:Go to an open space away from buildings,trees,or power lines.Student 2:And what about after an earthquake?Mrs Fors:Well,if yo
18、ure trapped,you can use a cell phone to call or text for help.You can also tap on a pipe or a wall,or whistle for help.That way Lucky and I can find you!Student 2:I have a question for Lucky.Do you like being a rescue dog?Mrs Fors:Lucky,what do you say?Sound of dog barking twiceTeacher:I think he sa
19、ys hes a lucky dog.They laugh.1.Work in pairs.Choose a disaster and prepare a list of safety instructions.The expressions below may help you.Giving instructionsExample:First of all,you should stay calm if youre in a tornado.Cover your ears if the noise is too loud.Stay indoors and get to a low place
20、.Stay away from windows.Dont drive or walk outside in a tornado.Pay attention to words to build your conversation in a logical order.First of all/First/.Next/After that/Also/Second/.Finally/Third/.Prepare an emergency kitHaving an emergency kit prepared is also very important.Look at the emergency s
21、upplies below.Discuss with a partner what else you would add.Blanket,mask,knife,rope,clothes Example:I need a whistle in my emergency kit.If I am trapped in a destroyed building,I can use it to get help.I need water and food for three days.The city could be damaged,and we might not be able to get water or food in the supermarket.Keep good men company and you shall be of the number.近朱者赤，近墨者黑。
