Unit 4 Natural Disasters 词汇预习学案高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册.docx

Unit 4 Natural DisastersVocabularyLearning objectives:By the end of the lesson, I will be able to1. refresh some key words of Unit4;2. apply these words to exercises.TextNew life in Wenchuan thirteen years after Wenchuan earthquakeIts the 13th anniversary（周年） of the Wenchuan earthquake Thirteen years ago， on 12 May, 2008, Wenchuan county was struck by an 8.0-magnitude earthquake. which damaged an area of over 100,000 square kilometers, killing close to 70,000 people and injuring more than 370,000. The city lay in ruins. The whole nation was in shock knowing the number of deaths. It was in that year that we felt the weakness of life and witnessed the great love among those who were eager to rescue and help each other.Xue Xiao is among the survivors of the earthquake. He was trapped under the rubble（碎石）of his high school for several days following the earthquake. When asked during the rescue what he wanted to do when he got out, he replied, "I want a Coke." Therefore, he gained the nickname "Coke boy." As a result of his serious injuries，Xues right arm was cut off. Although he suffered a lot，his optimism（乐观） and strong character caried him out of the shadow of the disaster. He was later recommended to study at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and earned an internship（实习）at Coca-Cola China. He now works for the Coca-Cola Museum in Chengdu.There are also those who were affected the Wenchuan, earthquake. The boy who raised "I grew up as a soldier" that year has now become a real soldier; that year Liao Zhi lost his legs and his daughter, but now he has returned to the stage.Thirteen years after the Wenchuan Earthquake, the area has found new life, which is reflected in each and every person across the quake-hit county. Unquestionably, the courage of the people has not been broken by the past disaster. In the survivors, we see the power of moving on and never giving up.Step 1: Warming Up1. What can you see in the picture?_2. Can you guess what kind od natural disaster it is?_Step 2: Understanding the content1. SkimmingDivide the passage into three parts and match them with the main ideas._ Effect on _ Effect on _ Peoples _2. Find words or expressionsPara.1 Para.2-3 Para.4Effect on city Effect on peoplePeoples reactionStep 3. PresentationGroup 11. strike v.1) to happen suddenly and have a harmful effect on sb./sth.唐山在1976年7月28日爆发了一次严重的地震。_2) to come into sbs mind suddenlyIt _ me that Tangshan earthquake happened in the early morning.2. damage/destroy/ruinFill in the right forms of “damage, destroy and ruin” to the blanks:After the terrible earthquake which caused serious _ to the citys economy, many buildings _ in the sudden earthquake and the whole city was _, leaving nothing to the native people. Group 2People who were _ in Tangshan earthquake _ a lot and were _ by the rescuers.1. trapbe trapped inThe building falling down is like a trap, so those who were trapped in it cant move at all._2. suffer1) vt. experience 遭受，蒙受这家工厂在地震中遭受了巨大的破坏。The factory _ in the earthquake.2) vi. to be badly affected by sth. 因受苦，受难He is suffering from a bad cold._3) 派生词sufferer C 受难者，患病者suffering C/U 痛苦，苦难It is shocking to see those people _ from the disaster and we all want to do something to help those _。out of their _.3. affectaffect = have an effect on The south of the country was worst affected by the disaster._4. rescuevt. to sabe sb./sth. from a dangerous situation. 营救他从地震中救了多名儿童。_Step 4 Practicedamage strike destroy trap ruin affect suffer disaster rescueAs is known, nature is so powerful with many _ that no one can conquer it. Earthquake is one of its forms showing its power _our world. When it happens, it will cause _ to us, _ almost everything. Worse still, those who survive the disaster may _ from some mental damage, which may even cause death. However, faces with the disaster, we humans never give in. although some areas are in _, we will make efforts to help ourselves and others who are _ in trouble. Therefore, if we come across some disasters _ us, we first should stay calm. Then we either use our wisdom to escape or wait for _.Step 5 Writing Suppose you are a student in Wuhan during the lockdown because of COVID-19. Please write a short passage to describe its effect on your city and people according to the requirements:1. Use the words or expressions we just learnt.2. Express peoples reaction to the disease.Checklist1. Cover all the points or not.2. Use the given words and expressions or not.3. Use linking words or not._Step 6 Homework1. Polish your composition.2. Review the learnt words and expressions.