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课件网) Unit 4 Natural Disasters Listening and Talking Prepare for a disaster Watch the video and tell me what the video is about. Lead-in How much do you know to protect yourself Do the test using T or F. When a fire breaks out, you should immediately use the elevator to go downstairs and escape. ( ) If you encounter thunder and lightning weather, you should not take shelter under a large tree. ( ) When a sandstorm comes, you should close the windows and doors at home tightly. ( ) If you encounter a landslide, you should run quickly in the same direction as the landslide is flowing. ( ) If you encounter an earthquake, you should stay away from glass, windows, or anything that could fall ( ) 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. Listening Before an earthquake Make a safety list of _____, _____ and _____. During an earthquake (in a building) Remember to “_____, _____ and _____”. what to do where to go who to contact drop cover hold on 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. open buildings trees cell phone a wall Listening and Talking Teacher: Thank you, Mrs Fors. That was a great presentation! Class, do you have any questions for Mrs Fors Student 1: Mrs Fors, I think you’re a hero. And Lucky is very cute. I’d like to know what we can do to prevent natural disasters. Ms Fors: 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. To be ready, we should make a safety list of what to do, where to go, and who to contact. Student 1: So what should we do if there’s an earthquake Ms Fors: Remember to “drop, cover, and hold on”. Drop down onto your hands and knees, cover your head with your hands, and stay away from glass, windows, or anything that could fall. You could find cover under a desk or table. Hold on to the desk or table so it doesn’t move away from you. Teacher: What should we do if we’re outside when an earthquake happens Ms Fors: Go to an open space away from buildings, trees, or power lines. Student 2: And what about after an earthquake Ms Fors: Well, if you’re trapped, you can use a cell phone to call or text for help. You can also tap on a pipe or a wall, or whistle for help. That way Lucky and I can find you! Student 2: I have a question for Lucky. Do you like being a rescue dog Ms Fors: Lucky, what do you say [Sound of dog barking twice] Teacher: I think he says he’s a lucky dog. From the listening material, we’ve learnt how to protect ourselves. So what kind of emergency supplies we need on hand a cellphone water and food radio flashlight first aid kit whistle From the listening material, we’ve learnt how to p ... ...
