人教新课标 高中英语必修6 unit 5 的reading部分课件ppt

Scanning
Scan the text and answer the following questions.
1. Why is a volcanologist’s job important ?
Volcanologists study volcanoes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and so save many lives.
Detailed reading
Read the text more carefully and answer the following questions.
1. What made the author realize that
an eruption occurred ?
●my bed began shaking ●a strange sound ●My bedroom became as bright as day ●an absolutely fantastic sight ●red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of meters into the air
Unit 5 An Exciting Job
Skimming
Skim the text and answer the following questions.
1. What is the writer?
He is a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. He mainly collects information about Mount Kilauea.
2. When did he first see an eruption? How did it look like?
It was in the second week after he arrived in Hawaii. It was very bright although it was night. Red lava fountained hundreds of meters into the air and it was aБайду номын сангаасfantastic sight.
Homework
1.Find out words, expressions and sentences which you think are useful, important or difficult to understand.
2.Finish exercises in Learning about Language. (Ex. 1, 2)
2. Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption ?
The lava flows down the mountain and can cover up or burn villages in its path. The rocks that erupt from the volcano usually don’t damage anything because no one lives the crater.
3.Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater ?
The writer was wearing special protective clothing that made it difficult to walk.
2. What did the scientists do after the eruption ?
●put on white protective suits, helmets, big boots ●dropped as closed as possible to the crater ●slowly make our way to the edge of the crater ●looked down into the red boiling center
Discussion
Having learnt a little more about
the work of a volcanologist, do you think it is an occupation you would enjoy?
Discuss your reasons with others in your class.
4.What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years ?
The author is impressed by the beauty of the eruption and also by its potential to cause great destruction.
3. What was he wearing when getting close to the crater? And what was the result?
He was wearing white protective suits that covered his whole body, helmets, big boots and special gloves, just like a spaceman. As a result, it made him difficult to walk.