外研版 Book 3 Module 3 Cultural Corner and Writing PPT.pptVIP

Earthquakes around the Pacific the California Earthquake Read the article and answer the questions. 1. Where was the worst Chinese earthquake? It was in Hua County in Shaanxi Province. 2. What was the most dangerous thing about the California Earthquake? The fires caused by the earthquake. Find the useful words and phrases used to describe the earthquakes. Hua County California terrible earthquakes occur affect cover be killed in all lose one’s life the worst earthquake the fires burn destroy be killed be made homeless cause … deaths 1. active adj. 活跃的; (思想上)充满活力的; 积极的 e.g. Mr. Brown was active at the party yesterday. 布朗先生在昨天的聚会上很活跃。 My brother has a very active imagination. 我弟弟想象力十分丰富。 Students should take an active part in school activities. 学生应该积极参加学校的活动。 【链接】 actively adv. 积极地; 活跃地 activity n. 活动 activist n. 积极分子 2. The California Earthquake of the 18th of April 1906 is the worst earthquake that has ever happened in the United States. 【点拨】 本句是一个复合句。…that has ever happened in the United States为定语从句修饰先行词earthquake, 由于先行词被 【句意】 (发生于)1906年4月18日的加利福尼亚大地震是在美国发生过的最强烈的一场地震。 形容词最高级修饰, 所以关系代词用that; of the 18th of April 1906为介词短语做后置定语修饰The California Earthquake。 All of you have witnessed the earthquake in Yaan. Now discuss the following questions with your partner. What should you do if there is an earthquake in your town? Read the eye-witness account of a violent natural event on Page 28 and answer the questions. 1) Where did this happen? 2) What happened to the trees? 3) Where did the person have to stay? 4) How long did it last for? Near the beach. Begin to move from side to side. In their rooms. About two days. Write a short passage about a natural disaster you have experienced. Suggestions: 1) Give a description of the disaster. 2) Write down your feeling about that. be in ruins in a flash as a result become homeless what’s worse lose one’s life take action 变成废墟 顷刻间 结