Unit 4 Reading and ThinkingPPT课件 （2021新人教版）高中英语必修第一册（高一上学期）.pptx

1、 n By the end of this period, you will be able to. gaingain a clear understanding of the passage and learn to a clear understanding of the passage and learn to analyse the analyse the whole passagewhole passage; ; expressexpress your ideas your ideas more freelymore freely through through creative a

2、nd creative and critical thinkingcritical thinking; ; strengthenstrengthen youryour awareness of earthquake protection awareness of earthquake protection( (防防 震意识震意识) ) and and cultivatecultivate( (培养培养) ) thethe patriotic patriotic( (爱国的爱国的) ) feelingsfeelings; ; cultivatecultivate your linguistic

3、competence, thinking quality, cross-your linguistic competence, thinking quality, cross- culture awareness and learning ability.culture awareness and learning ability.( (英语学科核心素养英语学科核心素养) ) 01 Topic Analysis The happening of the big earthquake (Para2) Warning signs before the earthquake (Para1) The

4、immediate effects of the earthquake (Para2-3) The rescue work (Para4-5) Four Topics 1 2 4 3 The revival of the city 5 Topic 1: The signs before the earthquake Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. For several days, the water in the village wells rose and fell, rose

5、and fell. There were deep cracks that appeared in the well walls. At least one well had some smelly gas coming out of it. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat, and dogs refused to go inside buildings. Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide, and fish jumped out of the water.

6、At about 3:00 a.m., on 28 July1976, bright lights were seen in the sky outside of the city of Tangshan and loud noises were heard. But the citys one million people were asleep as usual that night. the key sentence and key words Topic Analysis Topic 2: A huge earthquake struck Tangshan. Topic Analysi

7、s At 3:42 a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Eleven kilometres directly below the city, one of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century had begun, a quake that even caused damage more than 150 kilometres away in Beijing. Nearly one third of the w

8、hole nation felt it! A huge crack, eight kilometres long and 30 metres wide, cut across houses, roads and waterways. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Topic 3: The damage caused by the earthquake Topic Analysis Two thirds of the people who

9、lived there were dead or injured. Thousands of children were left without parents.The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000. Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. About 75 percent of the c

10、itys factories and buildings, 90 percent of its homes, and all of its hospitals were gone. Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. Most bridges had fallen or were not safe to cross. The railway trackes were now useless pieces of metal. Tens of thousands of

11、 cows,hundreds of thousands of pigs, and millions of chickens were dead. Sand now filled the wells instead of water. People were in shock-and then, later that afternoon, another bit quake shook Tangshan again. Even more buildings fell down. Water, food, and electricity were hard to get. People began

12、 to wonder how long the disaster would last. People Buildings Animals Topic 4: The rescue and the recovery after the earthquake. key words Topic Analysis But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the dead. M

13、ore than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. Water and food were brought into the city by train, truck, and plane. Slowly, the city began to breathe again. Topic 4: T

14、he rescue and the recovery after the earthquake Topic Analysis Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the citys people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. The new city has become a home to mo

15、re than seven million people, with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future. 02 Language Appreciatio

16、n Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. Slowly, the city began to breathe again. （拟人）（拟人） （比喻）（比喻） 【高考链接】 What can we know from “Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away.“? ( ) A.The city was badly destroyed. B.T

17、he autumn had arrived. C.The bricks were too heavy. D.There were too many bricks on the ground. 【高考链接】 What does the author mean by “Slowly, the city began to breathe again.”? ( ) A.The doctors cured the illness of the citys people. B.The city was revived and returned to normal. C.The city wouldnt b

18、e destroyed by any disaster. D.The air in the city was too fresh to breathe again. 03 Thread Analysis 【高考经典题型】【高考经典题型】 What order is the text written? A.Time B.Space C.Feeling D.Number 04 Theme Analysis Topic1 Topic2 Topic3 Topic4 The signs before the earthquake. A huge earthquake struck Tangshan. T

19、he damage caused by the earthquake. The rescue and the recovery after the earthquake. Live to tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality. The more people, the more strength. Union is strength. 05 Critical & Creative Thinking Suppose you are a reporter and are interviewing the survivors (about a mon

20、th after the earthquake). Make a dialogue about the signs before the earthquake, the rescue after the earthquake and the help survivors get. You can refer to the following questions: uWhat strange things did you see before the earthquake? uWho came to rescue when the earthquake was over? uWhat kind of help did you get after the earthquake? Oral homework: Review the Review the topics and lexis learnt in the text.topics and lexis learnt in the text. Written homework: Complete Complete the following exercise.the following exercise. AssignmentsAssignments