If you are in a crowded place: What to do in the event of an earthquake? Indoors: Outside: Sidewalk near a building: If you are driving: Listening Comprehension

1 1 How to Prepare for Earthquakes How to Prepare for Earthquakes

Summary Understanding Reproduction Structure Analysis

A. The way to develop the text: I. Structure Analysis General Statements + Details + Conclusion The text tells mainly about how to prepare for an earthquake, namely, the prediction, prevention and preparation of earthquakes. Text Study—Structure Analysis

B. Complete the Main Ideas Para. 1 To ________ when an earthquake is going to happen. Para. 2 To ________ the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes. Paras. 3~6 To ____________ the possibility of a great earthquake. Para. 7 Even if prediction becomes possible, people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by ____________________________ and by ____________________. predict prevent prepare for improving building structures personally preparedbeing Text Study—Structure Analysis

1) Wire the earth and sea … 2) Watch animals and plants … 3) The amount of radon waxes … 1.How can we know about warning signs of earthquakes? Para. 1 II.Understanding Text Study—UnderstandingTips

2. What animals show what signs of earthquakes? Para.1 Text Study—Understanding I can predict earthquakes! Can seismologists do that? 1) hens—cages 2) snakes—freeze

Text Study—UnderstandingTips More 5) dogs—bark a lot 3) fish—surface 4) birds—noisy— fly unusually

By falling buildings. Para. 2 Text Study—UnderstandingTips 3. How are most of the people killed in an earthquake?Tip

1) Steel joint/an I-joint 2) Equally strong columns & horizontal beams 3) Deep vertical support columns 4) Light roofs & strong walls 4. What building structures might prevent the great destruction of property? Para. 2 Text Study—UnderstandingTips

1) Check/reinforce homes … 2) Place heavy objects … 3) Attach cupboards & cabinets … 4) Fasten doors … 5. What should people do to prepare their houses? Para. 3 Text Study—UnderstandingTips

6.What should people need for their earthquake survival supplies, and why? Paras. 4~5 Text Study—Understanding water & food radio receiver torch extra batteries first-aid supplies spade More

More Text Study—Understanding tent rope clothing fire extinguisher auxiliary cooking & heating source heavy shoes or boots

Check in with a far-away friend or relative… 7. How can family members keep in touch during an earthquake? Para. 6 Text Study—UnderstandingTips

Education concerning how to survive an earthquake. 8.What should be a major emphasis for all government programs and earthquake-related research projects ? Para. 7 Text Study—UnderstandingTip

III. Summary Since earthquakes may cause great destruction, we need to learn how to __________________. Animals always give us warnings. For example, before an earthquake hens would not ________ _____; rats run out from _______________ and march fearlessly through houses; even normally quiet dogs bark in chorus ( 齐声 ) all over town. Pigeons are especially noisy and fly _________ ______. And most noticeable is ____________ ________ in ground water before a quake. Text Study—Summary detect them quickly enter their cages their hiding places in unusual patterns a chemical change

To prevent destruction of property, the architects design columns and horizontal beams ________ _______. Besides the efforts to improve building structures, people also should _______________ ______ for the possibility of a great earthquake. It is advisable to check and reinforce their homes regularly. And remember to place heavy objects ______________, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and so on. All these precautions can _____________________ in saving lives and prevent the loss of homes. Text Study—Summary of equal strength prepare their houses in low positions make a great difference

IV.Reproduction Debate: Subject:Which should receive priority in China ， economic growth or environmental protection ？ Text Study—Reproduction Task 1:

Prepare your earthquake survival kit. Your articles are limited to no more than seven. And give your reasons. Text Study—Reproduction Task 2:

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