人教版英语选修六Unit5 the power of nature(Reading：An excit

As a r_e_s_u_l_t_, _i_t_ was
difficult for them to
walk.
4.Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after eTrhuepstcioienn?tists
needed to collect some samples of lava for later study.
with the disasters, humans are weak.
When a volcano _e_r_u_p_t_s_(爆发), hot lava _f_o_u_n_t_a_i_n_s(喷出) hundreds of meters into
the air. When the lava comes to the town,
Part3(para5) What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for 20 years?
beauty
&
potential
Homework:
role play--- talking about a volcanologist’s work according to the text.
3.When did he first see an eruption?
He first saw an eruption in the second weห้องสมุดไป่ตู้k after he arrived in Hawaii.
4.What did he do after the eruption?
He was lucky enough to have a much closer look at the volcano.
2. What made the author realize an eruption happened ?
Part2.(Para3-4) 1. Which is more dangerous, the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea or the eruption itself? Why?
The lava causes far more damage. Because it buries everything in its path
under the molten rock. While the
boiling rock causes less damage
because no one lives near the crater.
e. _E_v_a_l_u_a_te_ information
2.Why is volcanologists’ job
Viomlcpaonrotalongti?sts’ work is important because they help protect ordinary people from the powerful volcano and so their work has saved many lives
1.What is the writer?
A volcanologist
Skimming
1.How long has the writer worked as a volcanologist?
2. Where is Mount Kilauea? 3.When did he first see an eruption? 4.What did he do after the eruption?
1.How long has the writer worked as a volcanologist? He has worked as a volcanologist for twenty years.
2.Where is Mount Kilauea? Mount Kilauea is in Hawaii.
Part1.Para1-2 1.What does a volcanologist a.dTor?avel to _u_n_u_s_u__a_l_p_l_a_c_e_s_
b. Work alongside p_e__o_p_le__fr_o_m__a__ll_o_v__e_r_t_h_e__w_o_r_l_d
Suppose you are a reporter and your deskmate is a volcanologist. You are interviewing him on the volcano.
Homework: Pair work :Suppose you are a
reporter of the 21st Century, and you are interviewing the writer. 1.Greetings 2.How many years have you been a volcanologist? 3. What do you often do in your work? 4. Have you ever experienced the eruption of a volcano? 5.How did you feel at that time? Are you a little frightened?
hundreds of meters into the air. When
the lave comes to the town, people are in
__6__ (恐慌). They are __7__ (担心) about their safety. __8__ (不幸的是), many houses are __9___. (全部焚毁).
Complete the text below according to the Chinese meaning given.
Quiz
Natural disasters, such as heavy snow,
typhoon, __1__ (飓风), flood, earthquake and __2__ (火山) cause great damage to us. __3__ (和……相比) the disasters, humans are weak. When a volcano __4__ (爆发), hot lava __5__ (像喷泉一样喷出)
An exciting job
I travel to unusual places . Sometimes I work outdoors, sometimes in an office, sometimes use scientific equipment and sometimes meet local people and tourists. I am never bored. Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind because danger excites me and makes me alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people from one of the most powerful forces on earth----- the volcano.
result?
They were wearing
whitep_r_o_t_e_c_t_iv__e suits
that covered their whole
body,_h_e_l_m_e_t_s_, big
b_o__o_t_s and specialg_l_o_v_e_s,
just like a s__p_a_c_e_m__a_n_ .
Reading for details Part1.Para1-2 1.What does a volcanologist
do?a. Travel to
b. Work alongside
c. Work/ use / meet
d. Collect e. _？_ information
2.Why is a volcanologist’s job
people are in _p_a_n_i_c_(恐慌). They are a_n__x_io_u__s (担心) about their safety. U__n_f_o_r_t_u_n_a_t_e_l_y(不幸的是), many houses are _b_u_r_n_t__to__t_h_e__g_r_o_u_n_d_ (全部焚毁).
Part2.(Para3-4) Read paragraph 3 and answer the following questions.
1. Which is more dangerous, the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea or the eruption itself? Why?
c. Work o_u__td__o_o_r_s_o__r_i_n_a_n__o_f_f_ic_e_, use s_c__ie_n_t_i_fi_c__e_q_u_i_p_m__e_n_t or meet _lo_c_a_l__p_e_o_p_l_e__o_r_t_o_u_r_i_s_ts_
d. Collect _i_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n_ for a database
6.What do you think of your job? ………
Natural disasters, such as heavy snow,
typhoon, h__u_r_r_ic_a_n__e (飓风), flood, earthquake and _v_o_l_c_a_n_o_ (火山) cause great damage to us. c_o_m__p_a__re_d_ (和……相比)
2. What made the author realize an eruption happened ? Which of the following is not true?
a. His bed began shaking b. There was a strange sound c. The writer was frightened by the signs of an earthquake d. His bedroom became as bright as day e. Red lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the air
An eruption from the side of Mount Kilauea----an absolutely fantastic sight
3. What were they wearing when getting
close to the crater? And what was the