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课件网) Unit 1 Natural disasters Extended reading The Last Days of Pompeii (Excerpt) Lead-in After watching the video, answer the questions. What happened in the video How would you describe the feelings of people there Let's read Edward Bulwer-Lytton and his novel The Last Days of Pompeii. Now let's read the introduction to Edward Bulwer-Lytton and his novel. And then fill in the blanks. Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a talented _____ who left his mark on the English language. His classic novel The Last Day of Pompeii tells the story of an ancient _____ of Pompeii. In the year ___, Mount Vesuvius _____ and the city was destroyed completely. It has been unearthed since _____, and now it’s an _____. erupted 79 Roman city 1748 international tourist destination British writer Pre-reading Description of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Signs before the volcanic eruption Eruption of Mount Vesuvius Reactions and feelings of people Rediscovery of the city Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Read the passgage quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph Fast reading Description of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Signs before the volcanic eruption Eruption of Mount Vesuvius Reactions and feelings of people Rediscovery of the city Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Read the passgage quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph Fast reading Before the volcanic eruption(setting) During the volcanic eruption After the volcanic eruption 1. What was the city of Pompeii like before the eruption Read Part 1 carefully and answer the following questions. Detailed- reading 2. What was the evidence of past eruptions of Mount Vesuvius Before the volcanic eruption(setting) 1. What was the city of Pompeii like before the eruption 2. What was the evidence of past eruptions of Mount Vesuvius Detailed- reading Read Part 2 carefully and rearrange the sentences in right order. a. The fire moved and changed in colour with every moment. b. The mountain-cloud rolled near, dark and rapid, like a river. It threw out a shower of ashes and huge pieces of burning stone! c. A huge cloud shot from the peak of the volcano, looking like a huge tree of fire. d. The earth began to shake and the sound of falling roofs could be heard. e. The earthquake came. c a d b e Detailed- reading During the volcanic eruption Read Part 3 carefully and answer the following questions. Detailed- reading 1. How many years has the city of Pompeii been silent 3. What do the remains of the city remind us of 2. What was the city of Pompeii like when it was first unearthed 1. How many years has the city of Pompeii been silent 3. What do the remains of the city remind us of 2. What was the city of Pompeii like when it was first unearthed Detailed- reading Read Part 2 again and discuss the question. How does the author create a sense of fear and confusion during the volcanic eruption Detailed- reading Sorrowful and pitiful. 1.What do you feel after reading this pa ... ...
