Unit 4 Natural DisastersReading for Writing (ppt课件+视频)-2022新人教版（2019）《高中英语》必修第一册.rar

Unit 4 Natural DisastersReading for Writing：Write a summaryLearning objectives1.Grasp the writing key points and language features of news summary.2.Write a summary successfully.Lead inLets watch a clip from Video Time.Pay attention to the following questions before watching.1.What is a tsunami?What causes it?2.What damage can it cause?1.Harbor wave.It is caused by the earthquake happening in the ocean.2.It can crash over everything in its way,buildings and even a whole city.Besides,it can cause many deaths too.Main points in a news reportWhat:When:Why:Where:How:The tsunami caused over 6500 people deaths and caused great damage to buildings,cars and roads.On 26 December,2004.The tsunami was caused by a powerful earthquake.In Indonesia,India,Thailand and etc.Foreign aid is organized,but supplies are difficult to deliver because of the dangerous conditions and damaged roads.Figure out the summary of the news report.Check the main points it includes.date On 26 December 2004,a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists,fishermen and many other locals in Southeast Asia.Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow.The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors.placeeventcause of the damageeffect1.A summary is a short statement.2.It tells the main ideas and only lists the most important information.3.It doesnt literally copy the original text,which requires us to write in our own words.Features of summary The central Chinese city of Zhengzhou has been hit by record rainstorms,causing severe waterlogging(水 涝),traffic disruptions(中断),and power failure.A total of 12 people have been killed in the heavy rain by 21 July 2021.“This kind of rainfall is usually seen in 100 years.The situation is grim,”said a citizen in Zhengzhou.Zhengzhou received an average of 457.5 mm rainfall within 24 hours to 5 p.m.Tuesday,the highest daily rainfall since the weather record began.The city also reported record-high hourly precipitation of 201.9 mm between 4 p.m.and 5 p.m.on Tuesday.The severe waterlogging has led to the nearly paralysis of the citys road traffic.Over 80 bus lines have been suspended,more than 100 temporarily detoured(绕行),and the subway service has also been temporarily suspended.Rainwater poured into the subway tunnel(隧道)of the citys Line Five,trapping an unknown number of passengers aboard a subway train.Police officers,firefighters,and workers from the local subdistrict have arrived at the site for the rescue operation.On 20 July 2021,a flash flood hit Zhengzhou,killing 12 people in just one day.The severe waterlogging has caused almost a sudden stop of the citys road traffic.Its a rare flood in record history.But police officials,firefighters and workers organised quickly to do rescue work.Homeworkwrite a summary for the text on page 50 For several days,strange things occurred in the countryside of northeastern Hebei.Then,on 28 July 1976,an earthquake hit Tangshan city.The city was greatly affected and nearly destroyed.Many people were killed or injured.The rescue work began soon after the quakes.Soldiers and medical workers arrived to find survivors and help the people who had lost everything.With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the people,a new Tangshan was built.Sample Writing