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课件网) 人教版八年级英语下册 Nature’s Temper Nature’s Temper Nature’s Temper Unit 5 Section B What can we do to prepare for the worst 第6课时 (Project & Reading Plus) Lead-in Wildfire（野火） Snowstorm（暴风雪） * Project Make a chain story Work in a group to make a chain story about a wildfire or a snowstorm. Read the introductions of the two stories. 4a wildfire During the hot and dry summer last year, my family experienced the first natural disaster of our lives. We were hiking in the mountains when lightning flashed across the sky. The sky got darker and darker. And then we realized that we weren’t looking at clouds. It was smoke! There was a wildfire! Last winter, my family had a terrifying experience. It started one evening while we were enjoying a quiet night at home. My parents were watching TV while my brother was doing his homework. I, on the other hand, was glued to my bedroom window. Thick snow was falling and the world outside was growing whiter and whiter. snowstorm （形容词）可怕的 拓展：terrify（动词）使恐惧；使十分害怕 on the other hand 另一方面 常用于“on the one hand...，on the other hand...”结构中，意为 “一方面……，另一方面……” be glued to sth 全神贯注看着某物；离某物很近 Choose one introduction and continue the story. Take turns to add one or two sentences. You can use the example below to help you. 4b A: “Look!” my brother shouted. “I can see the fire over there!” B: I had my phone out. I was ready to call for help. C: My dad ... e.g. A: “Look!” my brother shouted. “I can see the fire over there!” B: I had my phone out. I was ready to call for help. C: My dad stopped me. “No time for photos, kid!” he said. “That’s a wildfire, and it’s moving fast. We need to leave now.” A: My brother held Dad’s hand. “Do we go towards the lake we passed earlier ” B: I hurried to catch up, asking worriedly,“Will the fire follow us My throat feels uncomfortable.” C: “Cover your mouth with this towel（毛巾）. The lake is safe. We’re almost there!” he said. D: My mum checked the sky as we walked. “The smoke is not getting closer yet, but let’s keep moving until we see the water!” A: My brother suddenly pointed ahead. “I see the lake! Look!” B: I took a deep breath and said, “Sorry, I wanted to take photos... I won’t do that again in danger.” C: My dad smiled softly and said, “Mistakes sometimes happen —what matters is that we’re all together and safe now.” Write down your story and improve it. Choose one member to tell the story to the class. Vote for the best chain story. 4c … ... Reading Plus Storm Chasing: A Dangerous but Important Job Are you afraid of big storms Many people are. But did you know some people go out to chase tornadoes Such storms can hit suddenly and move very quickly, so storm chasers always have to be prepared. chase/t e s/（动词）追赶；追逐 chase after 追逐；追赶chase each other 互相追逐 拓展：chaser（名词）追逐者 be afraid ... ...
