新教材人教版高中英语必修一 Unit 4 Project课件

1、Unit 4UNIT 4 NATURAL DISASTERSProjectTo discuss the natural disasters you know.To learn steps of preparing for a presentation on natural disasters.To give a presentation on natural disasters to your class.What kind of natural disasters can you think of?tsunamityphoon hurricanelandslidesnowslidetorna

2、dovolcanic eruptionwildfireearthquakelightningthunderdroughtfloodWork in groups of three or four. Choose one of the natural disasters above and brainstorm answers to the questions.BrainstormUnderstanding the disasterAre there any known causes of the disaster? Wildfires are usually caused by human an

3、d natural factors (lightning, etc.).What can be done to prevent it? Forest managers should be hired to protect the forest and people should be educated about prevention of forest fires. What are the possible effects of the disaster?What can be done to prepare for it? Check your home for areas that m

4、ay be weaker in an earthquake. Also look at your things; for example, furniture such as a wardrobe which is not attached to a wall may fall easily, and glass on a high shelf could be dangerous. Also find the safest area too.Preparing for the disaster.Keep some supplies at home, such as food and wate

5、r, a torch, radio and first-aid kit, as an earthquake can affect a ess to basic things. Always have a plan, and practice for what you will do when there is an earthquake. Some knowledge of basic medical procedures may also be very useful.In the event of a disaster.What can you do to stay safe during

6、 the disaster?What kind of help do survivors need? Dont panic! Remember your plan and follow it calmly. Take cover in the safest area, perhaps under a strong door frame or table. Use your supplies and stay in contact with others so they know you are OK. Keep an eye on and help the vulnerable, such a

7、s old people, young children and pets. Which questions do you not know the answers to?Which ones do you need more information on?Use the Inter or your school library to find out more.ResearchPut together a presentation using the information you have gathered. Use the tips to help you.OrganizeStart y

8、our presentation with a “hook” (a story or fact to catch the attention of your listeners). On Monday, 5 December 20XX, 600 people disappeared whenReduce your ideas to three main points to help listeners remember what you say. So always remember to drop, cover, and hold onPrepare visual aids for your

9、 presentation (photos, charts, tables, etc.).In 2016 in Alberta, Canada, a wildfire destroyed over 2,000 houses and became one of the most expensive natural disasters in Canadas history. Wildfires are caused when forests are left to grow and get too dry. They can be e dry when there is a drought or

10、when there is not enough snow to keep them wet. Then a person who might be hiking or camping can start a fire or lightning can strike a tree which also causesa fire. Because the forest is dry, other treesquickly catch fire. Wildfires can spread very quickly and many people, including firefighters, a

11、re caught by surprise when a fire races over a hill towards them. The best way to prevent a wildfire destroying your life is to pay close attention to the news and be ready to evacuate very quickly if authorities say its time. A house or car can be replaced, but lives are far more precious.Give a gr

12、oup presentation to your class.PresentThousands of people inNorthern Californiawere told to leave their homes in November 2018 because of spreading wildfires. Officials said the fire started as a result oflightning strikes. This is just one of the many wildfires that happened in 2018. Then how much

13、do you know about wildfires?Wildfires are usually caused by humanand natural factors (like lightning, etc.). When wildfires begin, they may threaten people and their personal property. So we should try our best to prevent them. Forest managers should be hired to protect the forest and people should be educated about prevention of forest fires. What should we do when a wildfire begin?We should first inform people nearby and evaluate them to safe places. We should stay calm and move to safe places as soon as possible. After the wildfire, we should provide survivors shelters to