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课件网) Unit 2 Natural disasters Nature is kind of a loving mother, but also a butcher in cold blood. -- Victor Hugo By the end of this class, students will be able to: 1. get the basic information of three types of natural disasters after watching the video; 2. name of the top 10 disasters; 3. know about the damages caused by natural disasters; 4. know how to stay safe when a flood hits. Natural disasters Nature’s gifts Step 1 Lead-in Nature is kind of a loving mother, but also a butcher(屠夫) in cold blood. - Victor Hugo What do you think of this famous saying Nature can benefit human beings and bring us disasters. hurricane earthquake tornado volcanic eruption tsunami flood wildfire drought snow slide landslide Top 10 Natural Disasters Step II Types of Natural Disasters Task 1: Match and name of the natural disasters with the pictures; Natural disasters are terrible reminders of the power of nature. Step III Viewing Task 2: Watch the video and finish the following exercises. Plates moving underground can cause an earthquake, which is _____ of the earth’s surface. a sudden shaking When a volcano erupts, _____, volcanic ash and even rocks escape through a large opening at the top. hot gases A large amount of _____ falling down a hill or mountain is called a landslide. earth and rock Task 3: Discuss the following question in groups. What might the natural disasters bring to people Step IV Discussion Some key words: injure(受伤)，lack of (缺乏)，affect(感染)，destroy(摧毁)，facility(设施)，habitat，economy(经济) What might the natural disasters bring to people Some people might be injured or killed. To human beings To nature To the country Some people might lose their shelters/home Some animals and plants might be killed and lose their shelters. The balance of the ecosystem might be destroyed. Some people may lack of food and clean water. Some people may be affected with disease. The local economy might be badly influenced. Towns /Villages might be destroyed. Many roads and other facilities(设施) might be destroyed. Summary 1. People might lose their home, even injured or killed. After the disasters, they may lack of food and be affected with disease. 2. Plants and animals might be killed, thus the balance of the ecosystem will be destroyed. 3. Roads, villages and towns and many facilities will be destroyed, thus the country will suffer a heavy economic loss. Now, summer is coming, flood is the most likely to occur in Dao County. What should we do when a flood hits Dao County Before the flood During the flood After the flood Stay informed – Listen to the weather news. Prepare an emergency kit – Pack water, food, medicine, flashlight, and important papers. Move to higher ground – If you live in a low area, go to a safer place. Store clean water – Fill bottles and bathtubs in case water supply is cut off. Stay inside – Don’t go outside unless necessary. Avoid floodwater – It may be de ... ...
