外研版高中英语-Book-3-Module-3-The-Violence-of-Nature-reading-公开课优质课件

1、学 科：高中英语年 级：高一课 程：The Violence of Nature主讲人：曲霞芹版 本：外研版学 科：高中英语年 级：高一课 程：The Viole外研版高中英语-Book-3-Module-3-The-Violence-of-Nature-reading-公开课优质课件The Violence of Nature The Violence of Nature earthquakefloodvolcano eruptionlightningthunderstormdraughttsunamihurricanetornadoearthquakefloodvolcano erupti

2、o What is a tornado?What Is a hurricane?A tornado is a rotating column of air from thunderstorm to the ground.A hurricane is a strong tropical storm. What is a tornado?What Is a hThe damage caused by the violence of nature Tornados can _ cars, trains and houses and _ them _ in the next place. They c

3、an _ the fur _ a cat and the feathers _ a chicken. They can _ houses, but leave the furniture inside exactly _. When hurricanes occur, strong winds can cause huge _, heavy _. They usually _ the east coast of the US. The worst hurricane disaster _ killed _ people and destroyed _ buildings. pick up pu

4、tdowntakeoff off destroy where it was waves rain and floods affect of all time 6,000 37,000 The damage caused by the violeCan you describe what happened just now?I just survived from a violent tornado.The windpick upput downtake offleaveWhats your feelings?I was frightened to death. Surly, it is sca

5、ry/ frightening/ terrifying/ horribleReporter:Witness:Reporter:Witness:Supposing(假如) you just survived in a tornado Can you describe what happenedWhere do tornados and hurricanes usually occur?Most tornados occur in the area from Texas to South Dakota.Hurricanes usually occur in the southeast and af

6、fect the east coast from Texas to Maine.Where do tornados and hurricanThe worst tornado and hurricane?The worst tornado of all time occurred in 1925, which _(affect) three states : Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. The worst hurricane occurred in Galveston, Texas in 1900,_(kill) 6,000 people in a popu

7、lation of 37,000 .The worst tornado and hurricaNew York19908 years later1899An Extraordinary EventCanadaA story goes like this:New York19908 years later1899AA fierce tsunami caused by earthquake hit Japan on March, 2011. Around 11,620 died in this disaster.A fierce tsunami caused by earThe Whenchuan

8、 earthquake occurred on May 12th, 2008, causing 69,227 deaths and 374,647 injuries.The Whenchuan earthquake occurMost Devastating Natural Disasters PlaceTimeDisasterDeath TollChina1931Floods4 millionYellow River, China1887Flood1,5 millionShaanxi, China1556Earthquake830,000Bangladesh1970Cyclone500,00

9、0Indian & Bangladesh1737Cyclone350,000Indian1839Cyclone300,000Vietnam1881Cyclone300,000Indian Ocean2004Tsunami275,000Syria & Turkey526ADEarthquake250,000Tangshan, China1976Earthquake242,000Most Devastating Natural Disashumans VS natureCan human beings conquer natural disasters?humans VS natureCan hu

10、man beinTo cope with natural disasters, what have we done and what should we still do?To cope with natural disastersBy using high technology, some natural disasters can be predicted. Thus, people can take some effective measures to protect themselves and reduce loss.Raise the awareness of protecting

11、 environment, which can help reduce the occurrence of some natural disasters, such as sandstorms and global warming. By using high technology, someOffer help to the victims of disaster areas. Donate living supplies to them, raise money for them or be a volunteer.Have prevention awareness and take necessary precautions. In a word, be prepared for natural disasters and cherish our lives. Offer help to the victims of dMake a list of natural disasters th