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新视野大学英语3读写教程教案unit 6How to Prepare for Earthquakes
Unit 6 Teaching Plan
Time Allotment
Pre-reading
Global reading
Detailed reading
Detailed reading
Post-reading
Section A How to Prepare for Earthquakes
Teaching objectives:
Help Ss to
1. grasp the main idea and the orga
2. learn to use effective strategies(especially a general statement supported by details) for
3. master the key language points and grammatical st
4. learn some basic knowledge about rose business
Pre-reading: discussion
1. Have you ever been in an earthquake? What do you think you would do first if the room started to shake?
2. How should we prepare for earthquakes?
3. If you were going to rent an apartment, would you like to live on the top floor or on the first floor? Explain your choice.
4.Do you know anything about the Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster:
The Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster: At 5:46:51 AM, on January 17, 1995, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred around Kobe City in Japan. The earthquake magnitude was defined by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The earthquake was named &the 1995 South Hyogo Prefecture Earthquake& (or the 1995 Hyogoken Nanbu Earthquake) by JMA. It was also referred to as &the Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster& by the Japanese government
Global reading
1. Text structure analysis
Theme: earthquake prediction, prevention and preparation. One characteristic writing technique that runs throughout the writing is a general statement supported by details.
The whole passage can be divided into 4 parts:
1. The first part of the passage is one paragraph, Paragraph 1. The general statement is how to know when an earthquake is going to happen & prediction of an earthquake. The general statement is followed and supported by details.
2. The second part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 2. The general statement is how to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes. The general statement is followed and supported by details.
3. The third part of the passage consists of 4 paragraphs, from Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 6. The general statement is how to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake. The general statement has its details in 4 paragraphs, from house preparations to survival supplies, useful tools and earthquake emergency plans.
4. The fourth part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 7. The author offers his advice as a conclusion: Even if prediction becomes possible in the future, people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by improving building structures and by being personally prepared.
2. Devices adopted for developing the text:
1) Questioning
From the title &How to Prepare for Earthquakes& on, the author guides the reader toward a better understanding of his article through a list of direct or indirect questions, thus reminding the reader of what is to follow or what he is to give his ink to next.
a. When is an earthquake going to happen? (Para. 1)
b. How to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes? (Para. 2)
c. How to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake? (Paras.3-6)
d. How will family members leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake? (Para. 6)
2) Deduction:
General statement: To predict when an earthquake is going to happen: (Para. 1)
Details: 1. Scientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements.
2. People have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes. They have found that before an earthquake hens refuse to enter their cages, snakes leave their ground holes to freeze to death, quiet dogs bark a lot, fish swim near the surface of water and pigeons become noisy and fly in unusual patterns.
3. Experimental data show that the amount of radon (Rn) in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake.
General statement: To prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes: (Para. 2)
Details 1. Many new structures are built with an I-joint, which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking.
Detail 2. Architects design buildings so that the building&s columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil.
Detail 3. Many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls.
Detail 4. Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel.
General statement: To prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake: (Paras. 3-6 )
Details:1. Regularly check and reinforce your homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and fasten doors(Para.3)
Detail 2. Have supplies of water and food at home and at work. Keep survival supplies such as a radio receiver, a torch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, a spade, a tent, some rope, and warm clothing(Para. 4 )
Detail 3. Keep a fire extinguisher and some proper tools to turn off gas and water lines. Arrange an auxiliary cooking and heating source. Keep a pair of heavy shoes or boots to protect your feet.(Para. 5)
Detail 4. Have earthquake emergency plans. Make arrangements in case of an earthquake for family members to leave the area in time, to meet at a place, to communicate with each other or to check in with a far-away friend.(Para. 6 )3
3. Exemplification (Para. 1)
4. Reasoning and addition
Markers: after all... therefore..., ... seems to be... but not ...
also... in addition
besides, in addition, also, also important
5. Concession: although..., even if... (Para. 7)
Detailed reading: language Study
1. watch & for: look at or observe sth. for
They have been watching the papers for news about their new improved product.
watch for: look or wait attentively for
Will you watch for the bus while I go into the shop for a moment?
They are watching for the right moment. 等待
watch out: take care Watch out! The roof is falling! 小心！
You'll catch cold if you don't watch out: you need a warmer coat than that.
2. after all:
1) (used for reminding sb. of certain fact) it must be remembered
After all, an actor's life is spent working with words.
And, after all, though wildlife is important, I deserve my fun too.
2) in spite of everything
After all it is not so hard as it looks. 这毕竟不像看上去那么难。
So you see I was right after all. 你瞧，终究我还是对的。
In the end she came to see him after all. 不管怎样，最终她还是来看他了。
3. withstand: vt. (pt., pp. withstood) bear or not be changed by (sth.) or oppose (a person or thing) successfully
withstand the storm 顶住暴风雨
withstand severe tests 经得起严峻的考验
The troops were too weak to withstand another attack.
These shoes withstand hard wear. 这鞋很耐穿。
4. attach& to:
1) fasten or join sth. to sth.
The picture was attached to the wall by a nail.
2) cause (oneself) to join as a member of
The youth division is attached to the club.
This institution is attached to the University of Texas.
5. handy: a.
1) conveniently placed for being reached or used
手边的，近便的
He always keeps a pen handy for signing for his fans.
If you need my help, just ring me up. The phone is pretty handy.
2) useful or convenient to use
First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy.
An electric kettle is very handy.
Compare: at hand & in hand
6. agree on/upon: have the same opinion about
The two countries agreed upon the peace formula at the summit conference.
The two sides have agreed on the date of negotiation.
agree to: promise to follow
Do you agree to my plan?
The committee has agreed to your request.
agree with: have the same opinion as someone
I ag it's a foolish risk.
7. resistant: a. offering resistance
water-resistant 防水的
heat-resistant 防热的
bullet-resistant 防弹的
Conservative people are usually resistant to change.
No one has come up with an idea as to how to improve plants to make them more resistant to disease.
8. make a difference: have an effect on sb. or sth.
The sea air has made a difference to his health.
Your support will certainly make a difference in our cause.
make no difference: be not important
It makes no difference to us if the baby is a girl or a boy.
Post-reading
1. Essay summary (P. 162)
2. Other exercises
2. Write a composition with a general statement supported by details on the given topics on P. 166 or choose your own topic, trying to combine the devices we have learned.
Unit 6 Section B
Changes in the Balance of Nature
Teaching objectives:
1. Learn to grasp a reading skill: skimming
2. Get some information about the text
3. To master some useful words and expressions
Reading skills: skimming
1. Read P. 167 carefully so that Ss can distinguish between skimming and scanning.
To skim is to read quickly in order to get the general idea of a passage. skimming requires the reader to note only information and clues which provide an idea of the central theme or topic of a piece of writing.
Scanning involves searching for details or isolated facts.
2. Ss are to apply skimming to reading Passage B following the above route to finish exercise XV.
1) In Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5. You can get the answer by reading the first sentence of these paragraphs very quickly.
2) About 5 billion years ago. (Para. 3) You can have the answer by just skimming for the words &the Earth& and &formed&.
3) About 3 million years ago. (Para. 4) You can get the answer by just skimming for the words &the first human beings&.
4) Section 2. You get the answer only by noticing the spacing and reading the headline of the section.
5) Section 3. You have the answer only by noticing the spacing and reading the headline of the section.
Language Study
1. compared to/with: considered in relation to
I'm quite a patient person, compared with him.
Compared to the place where I grew up, this town is exciting.
2. in accordance with: in agreement or harmony with
We are required to act in accordance with his instructions.
Deeds should be in accordance with words. 言与行应该一致。
3. take to:
1) begin to do (sth.) as a practice, habit, etc.
When he learned of the usefulness of foreign languages, he took to studying English with great zeal.
He gave up medicine and took to literature.
He seemed I took to him immediately.
3) go to (a place) for rest, hiding, escape, etc.
At the first crack of the twigs, the birds took to flight.
He was forced to take to his bed. 他被迫卧床休息。
4. flourish: v.
1) grow or develop successfully
a flourishing new sports center
Within two or three years, springs come back to life, wildlife returns and crops flourish.
2) move sth. in one's hand in order to make people look at it
&I've passed the examination!& shouted the boy excitedly, flourishing a letter in his mother's face.
5. in terms of: from& concerning
The work is not profitable in terms of cash, but I am getting valuable experience from it.
In terms of money, the old man is very rich, but not in terms of happiness. We are quite at a disadvantage in terms of manpower.
6. out of (all) proportion to: too large, serious, important, etc. in relation to sth.
The price of this suit is out of all proportion to its value.
He was fined 1,000 dollars for spitting. The fine was out of all proportion to the seriousness of the offence.
Compare: in proportion to
7. likewise: ad. the same
They went on foot and I did likewise.
She had learned to look after herself at an early age and now encouraged her children to do likewise.
8. live with: learn to accept sth. unpleasant
I don't like the noise of these high-pitched loudspeakers, but I've learnt to live with it.
It can be hard to live with the fact that you are getting older.
9. ignorant: a.
1) knowing little or nothing
The doctor thought that the young girl was ignorant of the fact that she had cancer, but she wasn't.
2) lacking education
He is an ignorant person & he always goes through a door in front of a lady.
Post-reading
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Book III Unit 6 New Horizon College English Unit 6 Section A How to Prepare for Earthquakes Qin Ying School of Foreign Studies
Book III Unit 6 ? 1. To learn to pre ? 2. To develop the sense of keeping t ? 3. To pra ? 4. T ? 5. To learn how to write paragraphs with a general statement supported by details. OBJECTIVES
Book III Unit 6 Pre-class Task Checking Text Understanding Difficult Sentences Words and Phrases Summary Writing Post-class Task Pre-class Task Checking Pre-Class Task Checking
Book III Unit 6 A. Complete the Main Ideas Para. 1 To ________ when an earthquake is going to happen. Para. 2 To ________ the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes. Para. 3~6 To ____________ the possibility of a great earthquake. Para. 7 Even if prediction becomes possible, people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by_____________________________ and by _______________________. predict prevent prepare for improving building structures being personally prepared Text Understanding
Book III Unit 6 B. Detail Understanding Para. 1 1.How can we know about warning signs of earthquakes? Tips: 1) Wire the earth and sea … 2) Watch animals and plants … 3) The amount of radon waxes …
Book III Unit 6 Para. 1 I can predict earthquakes! Can seismologists do that? 2. What animals show what signs of earthquakes?
Book III Unit 6 tips 5) birds—noisy— fly unusually 1) hens—cages 2) snakes—freeze 3) dogs—bark a lot 4) fish—surface More
Book III Unit 6 Some advance warnings of an impending earthquake.
Book III Unit 6 Tips A. Well water rose and fell with cracking or gas. B. Chickens refused to eat and ran around chirping ( 吱喳而鸣 ). C. Mice and yellow weasels ( 黄鼠狼 ) ran around to hide. D. A goldfish jumped wildly in its bowl. E. Strange lights (fireballs) as well as loud sounds were seen the night preceding the earthquake.
Book III Unit 6 Para What building structures might prevent the great destruction of property? Tips 1) Steel joint/an I-joint 2) Equally strong columns & horizontal beams 3) Deep vertical support columns 4) Light roofs & strong walls
Book III Unit 6 Para What should people do to prepare their houses? Tips 1) Check/reinforce homes … 2) Place heavy objects … 3) Attach cupboards & cabinets … 4) Fasten doors …
Book III Unit 6 Paras. 4~5 5. What should people need for their earthquake survival supplies, and why? water & food radio receivertorch extra batteries first-aid supplies spade More
Book III Unit 6 tent rope clothing fire extinguisher auxiliary cooking & heating source heavy shoes or boots
Book III Unit 6 Para How can family members keep in touch during an earthquake? Tips Check in with a far-away friend or relative…
Book III Unit 6 Para What should be a major emphasis for all government programs and earthquake-related research projects? Tips Education concerning how to survive an earthquake.
Book III Unit 6 Difficult Sentences 1.They should regularly check and reinforce their homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and fasten doors so that they will not open accidentally during an earthquake. 在这个句子中出现了由 so that 引导的目的状语从句， 目的状语从句通常由 (so) that, in order that 引导, 在口 语或非正式文体中，有时也会用 that 或 so 引导。同时， so that 还可以引导结果状语从句。结果状语从句常由 so that, so… that, such… that 等引导，放在主句之后。 那么 so that 引导结果状语从句和目的状语从句的区别在 哪呢？ so that 从句之前有逗号的常为结果状语从句，因 表示某一行为带来的结果，从句中的时态常为过去式； so that 从句中有 may (might), can (could), should, will 等 情态动词的通常是目的状语从句。 practice
Book III Unit 6 Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese into English, using “so that”. 1.As it was quite windy outside, Jack closed all the windows doors____________________________ ______ ( 这样宝宝就不会着凉了 ). 2. The candidate toured in several cities in the state, giving speeches of his political viewpoints ___________________________________( 为的 是更多的人会投他一票 ). so that more people would vote for him so that the baby would not catch cold
Book III Unit 6 4. Mr. Johnson made full preparation for the experiment_____________________________ ( 以便实验能顺利地进行 ). 5. I’ll give you all the facts ____________________ ___________ ( 以使你自己作出判断 ). so that you can judge for yourself so that it would go on smoothly 3. Tom cleaned his father’s car and mowed the lawn by himself__________________________ _________________________________( 这样他 父亲也许会原谅他这次数学考试不及格 ). so that his father might forgive him for his failure in the math exam
Book III Unit 6 2.Also, to prevent property damage, architects now design buildings so that the building’s columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength. be of + adj. + noun = be + adv. + adj. are of equal strength = are equally strong Practice
Book III Unit 6 用 “… be of + adj. + noun. …” 改写下列句子 : ① This matter is greatly important. This matter is of great importance. ② The book he bought yesterday is very helpful. The book he bought yesterday is of much help. ③ What he said was not much valuable. What he said was of little value. ④ It is said that yoga is very beneficial to human health. It is said that yoga is of great benefit to human health.
Book III Unit 6 Words and Phrases 1. detect vt. notice or discover (sth. partly hidden or not clear) 同根词 -tect 遮蔽， 掩盖 detection ← detect → detective protection ← protect → protective architect → architecture I. Word Usage
Book III Unit 6 2. withstand v. resist Collocation withstand the storm 顶住暴风雨 severe tests 经得起严峻的考验 another attack 抵挡住又一次进攻 hard wear 耐穿 pressure 顶得住压力
Book III Unit 6 3. joint n. a place where two parts of sth. are joined together a. belonging to or shared between two or more peopleCollocation joint knee ~ out of ~ ~s between the concrete panels ~ first prize ~ venture 膝关节 脱臼 水泥板的接合处 共同获得的一等奖 合资企业
Book III Unit 6 4. enclose v. put sth. in an envelope, parcel, etc. Use It 1) Why do farmers often enclose their land with hedges? 2) Can I enclose a check for $ 400 with a letter to be mailed?Key 1) To protect flowers and plants from being stolen or destroyed. 2) No. Because …
Book III Unit 6 5. fasten vt. firmly close a window, gate, etc. so that it will not open Use It What should you do with the seat belt in a racing car?Key Fasten the seat belt!
Book III Unit 6 6. agree on: have the same opinion about agree to: approve agree with: have the same opinion with sb. Blank Filling 1) I am inclined to think that the committee will __________ my plan. 2) He tends to get angry when people do not __________ him. 3) As we can't all _________ this matter, let's vote on it. agree to agree with agree on
Book III Unit 6 7. sensible a. reasonable and practicalTranslation 他们都老了，但在政治上 仍很活跃，因此在我看来， 这是明智的预防措施。Key They were old, but still politically active, and it seemed to me a sensible precaution.
Book III Unit 6 8. resistant adj. offering resistanceTranslation 防水的 防热的 防弹的 染料更能抵制臭氧。Key water- heat- bullet-resistant Dyes have to be more resistant to ozone.
Book III Unit 6 9. make a/no difference have an/no effect on sb. or sth.Translation 1. 你是富是穷与我毫无关系。 2. 不管所处的条件如何，你可以出 人头地 。Key 1. It makes no difference to me whether you be rich or poor. 2. Regardless of your circumstances, you can make a difference.
Book III Unit 6 II. Word Searching More than a dozen words concerning earthquakes are hidden in the table. Work in groups to find them out. The group which finds the most will win.
Book III Unit 6 FKKTWEKIRTSS SEARTHQUAKEH SDESTROYPPIA KCOHSRETFASK KHLIDAMAGEME CONTRIBUTION UBCMTMLEVELV RDRCSURVIVOR RBIEUCSERWGV XVPNTRAGEDYZ
Tips shake 震动；摇晃 seismology 地震学 hit 袭击 rip 裂开，破开 earthquake 地震 destroy 毁坏，破坏 damage 损害，损坏 contribution 援助 survivor 幸存者 tragedy 灾难 strike 突然发生 aftershock 余震 level 推倒，夷平 rescue 救援 wreck 残骸 victim 受灾者 occur 发生 treat 治疗
Book III Unit 6 Summary Since earthquakes may cause great destruction, we need to learn how to ___________________. Animals always give us warnings. For example, before an earthquake hens would not _____________; rats run out from _______________ and march fearl even normally quiet dogs bark in chorus ( 齐声 ) all over town. Pigeons are especially noisy and fly_______________. And most noticeable is_______________ in ground water before a quake. detect them quickly enter their cagestheir hiding places in unusual patternsa chemical change
Book III Unit 6 To prevent destruction of property, the architects design columns and horizontal beams _______________. Besides the efforts to improve building structures, people also should______________ ______for the possibility of a great earthquake. It is advisable to check and reinforce their homes regularly. And remember to place heavy objects ______________, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and so on. All these precautions can_______ ______________in saving lives and prevent the loss of homes. of equal strength prepare their in low positions great difference houses make a
Book III Unit 6 Writing A General Statement + Details One characteristic writing technique that runs throughout the essay is a general statement supported by details. Supporting a topic sentence with examples makes a general statement specific and easy to understand.
Book III Unit 6 [Example from the Text] General statement: People would also like to be able to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes. (Para. 2) Details: 1. ? Many new structures are built with an I-joint, which can move without breaking.
Book III Unit 6 Para. 2 Details: 2. ? Architects design buildings in a way that the building’s columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil. Details: 3. ?
Book III Unit 6 Many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls. Details: 4. ? Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel. Para. 2
Book III Unit 6 Writing Assignment
Book III Unit 6 Write a composition of no less than 150 words with a general statement supported by details on the following topic. General statement: There are some key steps in career planning. Details: ● study yourself ● write your career goals down ● review your plans and progress
Book III Unit 6 More topics: Everyone has his criteria in making friends. General statement: Life would be difficult without the Internet.
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