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课件网) Unit 8 Safe and sound In this unit, we will read about a man's experience of surviving an earthquake; talk and write about what to do in emergencies and natural disasters; learn about emergencies and natural disasters around the world; better understand how to stay safe in emergencies and natural disasters. Life is priceless; safety comes first. What’s the meaning of the title 安然无恙 What comes to mind when you see the title How do you understand emergencies and natural disasters, and what are their key differences physical safety unharmed or healthy feelings of luck … What is an emergency An emergency is a sudden, serious and dangerous event or situation. People need to act quickly to deal with it. What is a natural disaster A natural disaster is a sudden and powerful event in nature, such as an earthquake or a flood. It is the Safety Week at Sunshine Middle School. Let's learn about emergencies and natural disasters and find out how to stay safe in these situations. Welcome to the unit Unit 8 Safe and sound By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: learn about emergencies and natural disasters around the world talk about an emergency or a natural disaster and suggest a headline for it A Sandy is reading a newspaper. Decide which headlines are about emergencies (E) and which are about natural disasters (ND). Emergency or natural disaster E ND ND E E ND ND E In newspaper headlines, the simple present tense is used. 断电 P107 Words like a, an, the and the verb be are often left out. Have you experienced or read about such events before 驶离道路 1. What happened in the event (Multiple choice) (A) Car accidents (B) Bad weather (C) Big crash (D) Traffic jam 2. How many people were injured in the event (A) 12 (B) Over 40 (C) 50 (D) Not mentioned 3. Where did the event happen (A) in Star City (B) in Star Town (C) in Sandy’s town (D) at Millie’s neighborhood B Sandy and Millie are talking about emergencies and natural disasters. Let’s listen and choose the right answers. 1. What was the main cause of the accident 2. How does Sandy describe the accident The havey fog was the main cause of the accident. Sandy describes it as one of the largest traffic accidents in the town’s history. Sandy: Did you hear about the fog disaster in Star Town last week Millie: No. What happened Sandy: The fog was so thick that drivers couldn't see more than a metre in front of them. Millie: Oh, really Sandy: Yes. Many cars hit each other. It was one of the largest traffic accidents in the town's history! Millie: Was anyone hurt Sandy: Yes. Twelve people died, and over 40 were hurt in the accident. Millie: That's terrible! 1 2 听说 发生什么了？ 如此……以至于…… 超过 less than 少于 one of + the + adj.最高级 + n.复数 最……的……之一 die v. 死亡 die from… 死于……(外因) die of… 死于……(内因) 那太糟糕了！ 在……前面 What should middle school students do when going out on foggy days Wear brigh ... ...
