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课件网) Unit 5 Nature's Temper 第四课时 Section B(1a—1e) 八年级 英语（下） Free talk What is the worst natural disaster you know of Discuss it with a partner. 1a E.g. The worst natural disaster I know is the earthquake. In 2008, a big earthquake hit Sichuan, killing tens of thousands of people and leaving countless areas in ruins. Look at the pictures. What do you think of this place beautiful and attractive / like a paradise / a wonderful tourist spot This is Phuket—one of Thailand’s most famous islands. Every year, especially around Christmas, thousands of European and American tourists come to enjoy the warm weather and the festival atmosphere. What do you see now What do you think caused the damage on Phuket island destroyed houses / lots of rubbish and debris（碎片；残骸） Background This girl is Tilly Smith. She comes from Britain. In 2004, the ten-year-old Tilly travelled to Phuket island with her family to spend their Christmas holiday. Read the first paragraph of the text. 1b 厚厚的白色泡沫在浪尖形成。接着，她看到海浪正在涌进来，而不是退出去。 Thick white froth was forming on top of the waves. thick white froth [fr θ] n. 泡沫 The waves were coming in instead of going out. Based on your knowledge, what is going to happen if you see these two strange things by the sea A tsunami will come! These are two signs of tsunamis. What do you think happened to Tilly Smith and her family next Then read the rest of the text to check your answer. 1b I think Tilly told her parents and her parents helped people on the beach to escape. Skim reading the text and match each part with its main idea. Para 1-2 Para 3-4 Para 5 Para 6 Tilly noticed tsunami signs and recalled the knowledge of tsunami. Tilly warned her family, and the security guard helped people leave the beach. Tilly’s family and all people on the beach survived. Tilly’s knowledge and quick thinking saved over 100 lives. 1c Read the text again and complete the timeline. Understanding the order of events Identifying the beginning, middle, and end of a story can help you understand the story better. Look out for words and phrases that tell you when something happens, such as next, then, finally, when, while, and two weeks before. waves tsunamis family mother hotel security guard beach How One Girl Saved Many Lives On 26 December 2004, Tilly Smith, a 10-year-old English schoolgirl, and her family were on holiday in Phuket, Thailand. Everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather that morning. Some people were swimming in the sea, and some were relaxing on the beach. But while Tilly was walking along the beach with her family, she noticed something strange. Thick white froth was forming on top of the waves. Next, she saw that the waves were coming in instead of going out. “代替，而不是”，后接动词时应用动词-ing形式 （海浪）退潮；退去” Just then, she remembered something important. Two weeks before, her geography teacher had explained ... ...
