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课件网) Unit 4 Natural Disasters Listening and Talking Lead-in Whatch a short video. Think about what you can learn from it. Lead-in What can you learn from the short video During an earthquake, we should: Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away form trees, power lines and walls. Avoid windows and elevators. Avoid overpasses. ... ... Listen and select Listen to the conversation and select the correct answer. Where does the conversation most probably take place A. In the teacher's office. B. In the classroom. C. At the police station. What are the speakers talking about A. How to prevent natural disasters. B. How to predict the earthquake. C. Earthquake safety tips. According to the table, predict what we should do before, during and after an earthquake Prediction Before an earthquake Make a safety list of _____, _____, and _____. During an earthquake (in a building) Remember to “_____, _____, and _____” During an earthquake (outdoors) Go to a(n) _____ space away from _____, or power lines. After an earthquake (if you're trapped) Use a(n) _____ to get help. Tap on a pipe or _____ or whistle for help. verbs adj. instrument 1 Mrs Fors is a rescue worker. She and her dog, lucky, are visiting a senior high school. Listen to the conversation and complete the table below. Listen and fill-in Before an earthquake Make a safety list of _____, _____, and _____. During an earthquake (in a building) Remember to “_____, _____, and _____” During an earthquake (outdoors) Go to a(n) _____ space away from _____, or power lines. After an earthquake (if you're trapped) Use a(n) _____ to get help. Tap on a pipe or _____ or whistle for help. what to do where to go who to contact drop cover hold on open buidings, trees cell phone wall Listen and answer Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. Do you agree or disagree Mrs Fors’ opinions about natural disasters Script: Well, there's no way to prevent earthquakes and storms. But if we prepare, we can keep them from becoming disasters that kill or injure people. Because there's no regular signs before the natural disasters. Because the advancement of technology will make it possible to predict the natural disasters. Listen and answer Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. What does “drop, cover, and hold on” mean Show them out. Drop down onto your hands and knees, cover your head with your hands, and hold on to the desk or table so it doesn't move away from you. Key words 1. power / pa (r) / n. 电力供应；能量；力量；控制力 ~ over sb/sth ~ to do sth e.g. The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. 目的是让人们更能主宰自己的生活。 e.g. He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. 他掌握着我们的命运，可以把我们搞得狼狈不堪。 in power 执政；掌权 take/seize/lose power 掌握/夺取/失去政权 e.g. The present regime has been in power for two years. 现政权已经执政两年了。 Key words 2. pipe / pa p / n. 管 ... ...
