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课件网) U4 Natural disasters More practice ＆ project What is an ice storm A type of winter storm characterized (以……为特征) by freezing rain, also known as a glaze event, or in some parts of the United States, as a silver thaw. The U.S. National Weather Service defines an ice storm as a storm which results in the accumulation of at least 0.25-inch (6.4 mm) of ice on exposed surfaces. How does an ice storm form What may an ice storm cause There may be no electricity in people’s homes. The roads may be covered with ice. New words and expressions collect /k lekt/ v 聚积，积聚 Snow has collected on the roads, so it is dangerous to drive. roof /ru f/ n.屋顶 There are many houseswith a sloping roof in this country. repair /r pe / v 修理 Mr Green had the TV set repaired yesterday. A. Read and answer the questions below. 1 Why was the storm in 1998 unusual in Canada 2 What problems did the ice storm cause Because it was not ordinary rain—it turned to ice as it fell through the cold air. It rained for six days and as much as ten centimetres of ice collected on roads, trees and power lines. It caused many power lines to fall down and many people had no electricity. It also made the roads dangerous to walk or drive on. In addition, many homes were damaged and many people lost their businesses. 3 Did the trouble end when the ice storm stopped Why or why not *4 What did the people of Montreal find when they woke up on the morning of 5th January 1998 *5 What damage did the disaster cause Give some examples. They found they had no electricity in their homes. Some families had no electricity for a whole month. Many homes were damaged and many people, especially farmers, lost their businesses. No. Because the huge amount of ice made the whole area very dangerous. As the ice started to melt, it fell from the roofs of buildings and trees like knives. Most of the power lines were so badly damaged that they could not be repaired. Introduction What was the disaster _____ Where did it take place _____ When did it take place _____ Body How did it develop 1st day The people _____. The roads _____. Families _____ _____. 2nd day The ice _____. Branches and whole trees _____. More power lines _____. The roads _____. 3rd day Many families _____. ... Fill in the table below and make a brief report about the ice storm. An ice storm. In Montreal, Canada. In January, 1998. had no electricity in their homes were covered in ice had to stay inside and burn wood to keep warm kept falling fell down fell down became even more dangerous had no food to eat Body How did it develop 7th day The ice storm _____. The huge amount of ice _____ _____. The ice _____ and _____ _____. Most of the power lines _____ _____. Conclusion What effects did it have Some families _____. Many homes _____. Many people _____. stopped made the whole area very dangerous started to melt it fell from the roofs of buildings and trees like knives were so ... ...
