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课件网) Unit 4 Reading for Writing Write a summary Lead in 01 structure Headline lead body conclusion when where who what why Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 details Pre-reading 02 headline author, date lead conclusion what, where, damage body Organization Headline - tells what the story is about Byline（署名） - shows who wrote the story and when the event took place Lead - tells the most important facts Body - contains more information and details The headline should be brief and catch readers' eye. Ending - gives something to think about Summary: On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists, fishermen, and other locals in Southeast Asia. Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors. Read the summary of the news report. Check the main points it includes. date time place event cause effect following events Strategy What is a Summary A summary is a short statement of main points. A summary paragraph tells the main ideas and the most important information of a longer passage. Careful Reading 1.Read the news report released the day after a tsunami and answer the questions. (1).When did the tsunami happen A.On Friday,24 December 2004. B.On Saturday,25 December 2004. C.On Sunday,26 December 2004. D.On Monday,27 December 2004. (2).Which of the following countries has reported the most deaths A.India. B.Sri Lanka. C.Thailand. D.Indonesia. (3).What caused the tsunami in this news (4)Why would it be difficult to deliver food and supplies 1870 2498 1900 254 By a strong earthquake that reached a magnitude of 9.0. Dangerous conditions and damaged roads. date On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists, fishermen and many other locals in Southeast Asia. Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors. place event cause of the damage effect 2.Read the summary of the news report. Check the main points it includes. P55 Read the summary of the news report. Check the main points it includes. On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists, fishermen and other locals in Southeast Asia. Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors. date cause following events event effect place time Main Points: Paragraph 1 The most powerful earth-quake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries. Fishermen, tourists, hotels, homes, and cars were swept away by huge waves caused by the strong earthquake that reached a magnitude of 9.0. The undersea quake str ... ...
