人教版英语选修6第五单元Reading

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Job: _v_o_l_ca_n__o_lo_g_i_st_ --- _c_o_ll_e_c_t_in_f_o_r_m__a_ti_o_n__fo_r__a_d_a_t_a_b_a_s_e --- _h_e_l_p_s_c_ie_n_t_i_st_s_t_o__p_re_d_i_c_t_w__h_e_re___ _l_a_v_a_w__il_l _fl_o_w__a_n_d__h_o_w__fa_s_t______
Part 3 (Para 5) The _r_ea_s_o_n_s_ for the writer’s enthusiasm about his job.
1. Which of the following is not the factor that makes the writer’s job the greatest in the world?
Boiling rock erupts from the crater (火山口); the lava(熔岩) flows slowly
down the mountain.
gas
solid liquid
bits of rock and volcanic ash, etc.
vapour, carbon dioxide, nitrogen (氮), sulphur (硫磺)
6. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?
7. Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?
rocks and other things that
make up the surface of the earth?
If you answered “yes” to all these questions, then volcanology could be a good career for you. Read the passage on page 34 to find out more about being a vocanologist.
Man has so much wisdom and power that the whole world has changed a lot.
tall buildings
modern agriculture
aeroplanes
atomic bomb
spaceship
modern medicine
importance: _p_r_o_t_ec_t__o_rd__in_a_r_y__p_e_o_p_le__fr_o_m______ v_o_l_c_a_n_o_e_s_/_S_a_v_e_p_e_o_p_l_e_’s__li_v_e_s_b_y__w_a_r_n_i_n_g_t_h_e_m__ _t_o_l_e_a_v_e_t_h_e_ir__h_o_m_e_s_._ feelings (adj.): _n_e_v_e_r_b_o_r_e_d_ -- _e_x_c_it_e_d_ -- _fe_e_l_a_l_iv_e
villages in its path.
5. What caused the writer’s bedroom to become as bright as day even though it was night?
The light was caused by the red-hot rocks and gas that erupted from
2. Find out main ideas for each part.
Part 1 (Para 1-2) The writer’s _j_o_b_ and its _i_m_p_o_r_t_a_n_c_e__.
Part 2 (Para 3-4) The writer’s _e_x_p_e_r_ie_n_c_e_ of watching the volcanic eruption.
impressive.
I have the _g_r_e_a_te_s_t_ job in the world. I am never _b_o_r_ed_ with it. Although it is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind because danger _ex_c_i_te_s_ me and makes me feel a_l_i_v_e. I think my job is the most _i_m_p_o_r_t_a_n_t_ because I can help _p_r_o_te_c_t_ people from danger of volcanoes.
2. Where is it most possible for a
volcano to erupt?Joints between the Jpolainttess.bOetfwteenennetahre thepolacteeasn. s.
3. What types of volcanoes do you know?
A.it’s dangerous but exciting. B. the writer can travel to unusual places
and meet people from all over the world. C. the writer can earn a lot of money. D. the writer is helping protecting people
modern communication
What do you think of
Have you ever considered how weak humans are compared with a volcano, hurricane or earthquake?
Can you list some natural disasters?
lava (熔岩)
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rock becomes hotter and hotter with high pressure. Finally it rushes out. Thus, a volcano is formed.
3. Do you enjoy taking risks?
questionnaire
Yes No
4. Do you dislike doing the same
thing everyday?
5. Do you like adventure in your
life?
6. Are you interested in studying
from the volcano.
2. What does a volcanologist not need most?
A. knowledge of spaceships. B. research skills. C. skills of operating scientific equipment. D. observing skills.
extinct volcano (= one that is no longer active at all)
dormant volcano (= one that is not active at the moment)
active volcano (= one that may erupt at any time)
white protective suits
What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years?
The writer finds their beauty and their potential to cause great damage very
4. 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 iNnoitosnepalitvhes. Tnehaer rockTshtehlaavt aerfluopwtsfdroowmn ththeecrvaotelcr.ano don’t dthaemmaoguenataniyntahnindgcan because no one livecsovneeraurpthorebcurranter.
Answer Yes or No to the questionnaire.
questionnaire
Yes No
1. Do you like working outside as
well as inside?
2. Do you enjoy travelling to
unusual places?
1. What’s the main idea of the article?
The writer expressed his _l_o_v_e_ for his job as a _v_o_lc_a_n_o_l_o_g_i_s_t and told us one of his unusual _e_x_p_e_ri_e_n_c_e_s_ in Mount Kilauea, Hawaii.
the red-hot roctkhse volgcaasntoh.at erupted from
the volcano
6. 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.
1. Why does the writer say that he has the greatest job in the world?
2. Why is a volcanologist’s job important? 3. Where is Mount Kilauea?
1. Why does the writer say that he has the greatest job in the world?
4. Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?
5. What caused the writer’s bedroom to become as bright as day even though it was night?
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2. Why is a volcanologist’s job important?
It can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and save many lives.
3. Where is Mount Kilauea?
In Hawaii.
samples of the lava study the samples
7. Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?
special boots
The author was wearinghseplmeceital clothing that mspaedciealitgldoivfeficult to walk.