unit5THepowerofnatureReading课件新人教选修6.ppt

人教课标版高二 选修6 Unit 5;Reading;volcano;What does a volcanologist’s work look like?;;First reading Scan and skim the whole text and then finish the multiple-choices.; Boiling rock which erupts from the volcano and crashes back to earth causes less damage. B. The lava that flows slowly down the mountain causes far more damage.;2. The writer doesn’t mind the occasional danger of his job because ________.;3.As a result of the glaciologists work, _________.;A. Because his bed began shaking. B. Because his bedroom suddenly became as bright as day. C. Because he thought there was an earthquake in Hawaii. D. Because he wanted to collect information about the eruption.;5. What does the writer mean by using  “lucky” in the sentence “ I was lucky  enough to have a much closer look at  it. ” ?;A. He left much safer on the top while the other two scientists climbed down into the crater. B. It was his first sight of an eruption. C. It was the first time for him to watch the crater. D. both B and C.;6. What does the word “alive” mean in the sentence “... danger excites me and makes me feel alive”? Living or not dead. B. Active or lively. C. Continuing. D. Healthy.;7. Why did the writer put on special clothes to look at the crater? Because he wanted to take some special photos. B. Because he was concerned about his safety. C. Because the other two scientists asked him to. D. Because he wanted to climb down into the crater.;II. Second reading (intensive reading) Before reading, glance through Exercise 1 on Page 35.;1. Why is a Volcanologists job important?;2. Where is Mount Kilauea?;3. Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption ?;4. What caused the writer’s bedroom to become as bright as day even though it was night?;5. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?;6.Why was it difficult for the writer to