人教版选修六unit5reading

looked down into the red,
boiling centre.
◆ The other two
climbed down into the
crater to collect some
lava for later study.
Comprehending
Answer these questions on page 35
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.
first day of 7_sh_a_k_i_n_g_ and I heard a
experi the strange sound.
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Para 1 importance.
The main idea of the passage
Part 1
What the writer’s job is and
(Paras. 1-2) the importance of his job.
Part 2 The writer’s experience of (Paras. 3-4) watching the volcano
3. 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 near the crater.
Sandstorm
Volcano
2. Have you ever seen a volcano?
How is a volcano formed?
The rocks under the earth becomes hotter and hotter and erupted from the mountain.
The Profe Volcanologist writer ssion
◆ Travels to 1_u_n_u_s_u_al Job places and meets
2_i_n_te_r_e_st_in_g people from all over the world. ◆ Helps to protect people from the 3_vo_l_c_an_o___ . ◆4_C_o_l_le_c_ts_ information about Mount Kilauea.
B. He likes the different ways of working C. He thinks his job the most important D. He is excited about dangers and feels
alive
3.As a result of the volcanologist's work, _________.
wearing when getting close to the crater?
Skimming
1. Does the writer like his job?
Yes.
2. Where is Mount Kilauea?
It is in Hawaii.
3. What is the volcanologist wearing when getting close to the crater?
He is wearing white protective suits that covered his whole body, helmets, big boots and special gloves, just like a spaceman.
Read the text and fill in the blanks.
6. Why was it difficult for writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?
The author was wearing special protective clothing that made it difficult to walk.
Para 4 The writer describes his first closer
look at a volcano eruption.
Para 3
The writer describes his first sight of a volcano eruption.
The writer describes his job and its
A. He left much safer on the top while the other two scientists climbed down into the crater.
B. It was his first sight of an eruption. C. It was the first time for him to watch
2. The writer doesn’t mind the occasional danger of his job because ________.
A. He travels to unusual places and meets interesting people from all over the world
eruption. Part 3 The reasons why the writer (Para 5) is enthusiastic about his job.
Skimming
1.Does the writer like his job? 2. Where is Mount Kilauea? 3. What is the volcanologist
B. The lava that flows slowly down the mountain causes far more damage.
C. The eruption is much more exciting to watch.
D. There had been an eruption in the side of the mountain.
An Exciting Job
Scan the whole text and then finish the multiple-choices.
1.What’s the main idea of para.3 ?
A. Boiling rock which erupts from the volcano and crashes back to earth causes less damage.
5. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?
The scientists needed to get samples of the lava so they could study them.
A. other scientists predict the progress of lava from the volcano
B. many people have been warned to leave their homes
C. the eruption causes less damage D. the eruption may be prevented
Active volcano
An Exciting Job
Get the main idea of each paragraph
Para 2
The writer expresses his love for his job and why he loves it.
Para 5
The writer states again his love for his work and volcanoes.
7. Why did the writer put on special clothes to look at the crater? A.Because he wanted to take some special photos. B. Because he was concerned about his safety. C. Because the other two scientists asked him to. D. Because he wanted to climb down into the crater.
of meters into the air.
The The day ◆ We 10 _m__a_d_e_o_u_r_w_a_y__
first after the to the edge of the crater
exper eruption with protective suits and
ience
7. What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for 20 years?
The author is amazed at the beauty of the eruption and its potential to cause great destruction.
became as bright as day.
C. Because he thought there was an earthquake in Hawaii.
D. Because he wanted to collect information about the eruption.
5. What does the writer mean by using “lucky” in the sentence “ I was lucky enough to have a much closer look at it. ” ?
breaking out
4.Why did the volcanologist's run out of the house into the back garden?
A. Because his bed began shaking. B. Because his bedroom suddenly
the crater. D. both B and C.
6. What does the word “alive” mean in the sentence “... danger excites me and makes me feel alive”? A.Living or not dead. B. Active or lively. C. Continuing. D. Healthy.
The Profession Volcanologist writer
Job
◆ Helps other
scientists to
5__p_r_e_d_ic_t where lava
from the volcano will
flow next and how
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fast it will flow.
The The ◆ My bed began
Unit 5
The Power of Nature
Warming up
1. Please name the disasters you know. See the following pictures.
Flood
Earthquake
Typhoon/Cyclone/Hurricane
Tsunami