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课件网) Unit 6 Disaster and hope Listening and Speaking Learning objectives At the end of the class, students will be able to: 1.acquire words and expressions related to natural disasters; 2.understand weather forecast and learn to talk about weather conditions; 3.know how to respond to natural disasters and develop a safety awareness and a positive life attitude. Guess who I am! wildfire drought typhoon earthquake blizzard tsunami avalanche In 1881, a typhoon struck the small Vietnamese city of Haiphong, bringing terrible strong winds. When it hit the coast, causing severe flood and costing the lives of up to 300,000 citizens. Activity 1 Read and complete the reports. Focus on expressions describing natural disasters. When What Where How Report Example ....struck..., destroying...as well as claiming...lives ...suffered...which is agreed to have a magnitude of..., causing... ...hit..., causing... ...brought..., resulting in the deaths of... Earthquake Wenchuan, China 12 May, 2008 A magnitude of 8.0 At least 8,500 people killed More than 200,000 people injured The strongest earthquake in China since 1949. Activity 2 Prepare a report. How could you know a natural disaster before it happens San Francisco Phoenix Anchorage Houston Washington, DC Activity 3 Listen and match heavy rain strong wind heavy snow hurricane high temperature *Forthcoming weather conditions *Temperature levels *Weather warnings We’re going to see/experience... San Francisco Phoenix Anchorage Houston Washington, DC Listen and fill the blanks Temperatures will stay around _____. Temperature will stay around ____. Temperatures are going to stay around _____. Temperatures will be moderate around_____. People are about to be hit by temperatures of _____. -15℃ up to 52℃ 30℃ 13℃ 25℃ -13℃ -30℃ USA Weather Forecast in 2080 What weather warnings does the reporter give Be sure to wear_____ if you do have to go outside. High temperature Drink_____ and try to stay cool, be sure to get _____ if you or others have symptoms of heatstroke. Hurricane Be sure to _____indoors. Listen out for the _____ . Heavy rain Do not try to drive through_____! If you must drive, drive _____and steadily. warm clothes lots of water medical attention stay safe latest forecast floodwaters slowly Heavy snow -16℃ 48℃ 15℃ 39℃ 25℃ Good morning, everyone! Welcome to today’s weather report for China. Let’s look at …. Thank you for listening. Activity 4 Give a weather forecast Activity 5 Role play Suppose you were a reporter from CGTV. Now you’re reporting on the damage to Guilin and you want to interview some citizens. Your questions should cover the following aspects: Feelings/ Weather conditions/ Safety warnings/ Help needed Further thinking As students, what can we do to deal with natural disasters “There are so many natural disasters on the news every day. It always seems so far away and there’s nothing you can do to help.” Before：Forecas ... ...
