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课件网) 九年级 下册 教学课件 Unit 4 Oxford English Module 2 Environmental problems Period 1 Getting ready Reading (I) Natural disasters Getting ready 1 Look at the cartoon and answer the questions. Where are Hi and Lo What is Lo doing What is Lo putting in the bag Does Lo really know what a survival kit is What do you think a survival kit is They are in Lo’s bedroom. He is packing his disaster survival kit. Books, toys and a pair of sunglasses. No, he doesn’t. It is a package which includes necessary food, water, medicine and tools for use in a disaster. What do you know about … 2 Do you know the English names of the following natural disasters A1 Write the name of the natural disaster under each picture. typhoon earthquake flood forest fire A1 Write the name of the natural disaster under each picture. A2 In pairs, discuss the following questions. 1 What other natural disasters can you think of 2 What should people do when there is a natural disaster Before you read 3 Look at the pictures, the title and the first paragraph of the story on page 51. Then circle the best answers. 1 What is the first word that you can think of to describe the story a Dream. b Water. c City. 2 Why did Kevin have this dream a Because he is interested in the North and South Poles. b Because he is worried about the environment. c Because he likes Geography. the North Pole the South Pole Skim the story on page 51, and then answer the questions below. What text type is this What is the topic of the text Where did a great flood happen in Kevin’s dream A short story. A great flood. In Kevin’s city. While you read Paragraph(s) Part 1: Before the dream Part 2: During the dream Part 3: After the dream 1-3 4-9 10 Read and divide the text into three parts. 4 Read the first part and answer the questions below. Why did Kevin dream about a great flood What worried him a lot Because he learnt in Geography class that if all the ice in the North and South Poles melted, sea level around the world would rise, and many cities would be flooded and disappear. What would happen if their city was badly flooded Would anyone remain alive ( ) Very soon, the water came into people’s rooms. ( ) Kevin tried to call his dad, but the line was dead. ( ) His bedroom floor was a pool of water at nine o’clock in the morning. ( ) Kevin emailed his best friend, but he was busy playing computer games. ( ) Kevin sent an email to his dad, but he told Kevin that he had to stick with his work. ( ) In surprise, people finally started to notice the flood, but it was too late. ( ) Kevin shouted, “The WATER! Look at the WATER!” But his cries fell on deaf ears. 6 5 7 3 4 1 2 Read the second part and put the sentences in the right order. fall on deaf ears Discuss the two questions below in groups of four and then report. What would happen if the city was badly flooded Would anyone remain alive 5 C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some word ... ...