选修六unit5 Reading

3 Charles is a medical doctor; works in a laboratory
Wild
doing research on disease; loves adventure
What’s the main idea of the article?
The writer expressed his love for his job as a volcanologist and told us one of his unusual experience in Mount Kilauea, Hawaii.
and operating scientific equipment
Desirable skills
Computer skills Foreign languages Practical skills such as: the ability to read maps problem-solving skills planning and organizational skills communication skills writing skills, for writing reports
1 Fred Spears
works in a wildlife park looking after wild animals; loves nature and spends his holidays climbing mountains
2 Susan Kelp
has studied geology at university; very interested in volcanoes; has visited Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy
Part two (Para. 3- 4)
4. Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?
The lava can cover up or burn villages in its path. The rocks from the volcano usually don’t damage anything because no one lives near the crater.
volcanologists
What kind of things might a volcanologist do?
Collect and evaluate information about volcanoes.
Are you suitable for being a volcanologist?
An Exciting Job
Working as a volcanologist
What does a volcanologist do? Is the work important?
His work can help save many lives because people in the path of the lava can be warned to leave their home.
The next day, three of us wanted to get close to the _c_r_a_te_r_. We put on __p_r_o_te_c_t_iv_e__suits, __h_e_lm__e_ts_, big _b__o_o_ts__ and special _g_l_o_v_es_, which made us look like __sp_a_c_e_m__e_n_. We slowly __m_a_d__e_o_u_r_w__a_y___ to the edge of the crater to collect some _l_a_v_a_ for _l_a_te_r_s_t_u_d_y___.
To get some lava for later study.
7. Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater ?
The writer wore special protective suits that made it difficult to walk.
Read again and try to find out main ideas of each part.
Part 1(Para 1-2)
The writer’s experience of watching the volcanic eruption
Part 2(Para 3-4) The writer’s job and its
2. In pairs discuss what skills you think a volcanologist should have. Make a list.
Suggested answers:
No, I probably wouldn’t enjoy this job because I would have to live in other countries and also I don’t like being in dangerous situations. Also, I’m not very good at science.
高二人教新课标版选修六
Unit 5
The power of nature
Reading
Pre-reading volcano
Who will climb into a live volcano to take the temperature of the boiling rock inside?
➢My bedroom became as bright as day ➢red hot lava was fountaining hundred
of metres into the air ➢an abosolutely fantastic sight
6. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?
5. Do you like adventure in your life?
6. Are you interested in studying rocks and other things that make up the surface of the earth?
What might be talked about?
5. What made the author realize that an
eruption occurred ?
The light was caused
➢ my bed began shaking by the red-hot rocks
➢a strange sound
and gas that erupted from the volcano.
importance
Part 3(Para 5)
The reasons for the writer’s enthusiasm about his job.
Part one (Para. 1- 2)
1. Why is a volcanologist’s job important? It can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and save many lives.
or
Yes, I’d love to do a job like this because I would enjoy working outside and I think I would enjoy the adventure. It would be exciting to meet people from different countries and I would feel good about helping people avoid danger.
Fill in blanks about the writer’s experience of the volcano.
My first experience: I was _f_a_s_t asleep when my bed began s_h_a_k_i_n_g_ and I heard a _s_tr_a_n_g_e_ sound, like a _t_r_a_in__ passing nearby. Then I found my bedroom was as __b_r_ig_h_t__ as day, and red lava _f_o_u_n_t_a_in_i_n_g_ hundreds of meters into the air.
and for publications
Look at these three people who would like to study volcanoes. Which one would you choose to become a volcanologist? Give your reasons.
it behaves Research skills Skill in analyzing and interpreting research
results and other information Practical skills for performing experiments
Post-reading
1. Having learnt a little more about the work of a volcanologist, do you think it is an occupation you would enjoy? Give your reasons.
Part three(Para. 5)
8. What does the writer find impressive even after studying volcanoes for more than twenty years?
The author is impressed by the beauty of the eruption and also by its potential to cause great damage.
2. Where is Mount Kilauea? In Hawaii.
3. The writer doesn't mind the occasional danger of his job because _d_a_n_g_e_r_e_x_c_i_te_s__
_h_im__a_nபைடு நூலகம்d_m_a_k_e_s _hi_m__fe_e_l a_l_iv_e_.
Essential skills
Degree and/or Doctor’s degree in geology Interest in Earth science which includes: Knowledge of volcanoes Knowledge how magma erupts and how
Questions
Yes No
1. Do you like working outside as well as inside?
2. Do you enjoy travelling to unusual places?
3. Do you enjoy taking risks?
4. Do you dislike doing the same thing everyday?