1、The Power of NatureUnit 51.Please name the disasters you know.See the following pictures.Warming upFloodEarthquake Typhoon/Cyclone/Hurricane TsunamiSandstormVolcano2.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
2、.Active volcano An Exciting JobGet the main idea of each paragraphThe writer expresses his love for his job and why he loves it.The writer describes his job and its importance.The writer describes his first sight of a volcano eruption.The writer describes his first closer look at a volcano eruption.
3、The writer states again his love for his work and volcanoes.Para 2Para 5Para 4Para 3Para 1The main idea of the passagePart 1Part 2Part 3(Paras.1-2)(Paras.3-4)(Para 5)What the writers job is and the importance of his job.The writers experience of watching the volcano eruption.The reasons why the writ
4、er is enthusiastic about his job.1.Does the writer like his job?2.Where is Mount Kilauea?Skimming 3.What is the volcanologist wearing when getting close to the crater?1.Does the writer like his job?2.Where is Mount Kilauea?Yes.It is in Hawaii.Skimming 3.What is the volcanologist wearing when getting
5、 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.The writerProfessionJob Travels to 1_ places and meets 2_ people from all over the world.Helps to protect people from the 3_ .4_ information about Mount Kil
6、auea.unusualinterestingvolcanoCollects Read the text and fill in the blanks.VolcanologistThe writerProfession VolcanologistJob Helps other scientists to 5_ where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast it will flow.predictThe first experienceThe day of the6 _ My bed began 7_ and I heard a
7、strange sound.My bedroom became as 8_ as day.Red hot lava 9 _ hundreds of meters into the air.eruptionshakingbrightwas fountainingThe first experienceThe day after the eruption We 10 _ to the edge of the crater with protective suits and looked down into the red,boiling centre.The other two climbed d
8、own into the crater to collect some lava for later study.made our wayAnswer these questions on Answer these questions on page 35page 35Comprehending1.Why is a volcanologists job important?3.Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption?Volcanologists study volca
9、noes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and so save many lives.The lava flows down the mountain and can cover up or burn villages in its path.The rocks that erupt from the volcano usually dont damage anything because no one lives near the crater.5.Why did the scientists
10、have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting?6.Why was it difficult for writer to walk towards the edge of the crater?The scientists needed to get samples of the lava so they could study them.The author was wearing special protective clothing that made it difficult to walk.7.What does th
11、e 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.Scan the whole text and then finish the multiple-choices.An Exciting JobA.Boiling rock which erupts from the volcano and cras
12、hes back to earth causes less damage.B.The lava that flows slowly down the mountain causes far more damage.1.Whats the main idea of para.3?C.The eruption is much more exciting to watch.D.There had been an eruption in the side of the mountain.2.The writer doesnt mind the occasional danger of his job
13、because _.A.He travels to unusual places and meets interesting people from all over the worldB.He likes the different ways of workingC.He thinks his job the most importantD.He is excited about dangers and feels alive3.As a result of the volcanologists work,_.A.other scientists predict the progress o
14、f lava from the volcanoB.many people have been warned to leave their homes C.the eruption causes less damageD.the eruption may be prevented breaking outA.Because his bed began shaking.B.Because his bedroom suddenly became as bright as day.C.Because he thought there was an earthquake in Hawaii.D.Beca
15、use he wanted to collect information about the eruption.4.Why did the volcanologists run out of the house into the back garden?5.What does the writer mean by using “lucky”in the sentence“I was lucky enough to have a much closer look at it.”?A.He left much safer on the top while the other two scienti
16、sts climbed down into the crater.B.It was his first sight of an eruption.C.It was the first time for him to watch 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.7.Why
17、 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.Having learned a little more about the work of a
18、volcanologist,do you think it is a occupation you would enjoy?Give your reasons.No.I probably wouldnt enjoy this job because I would have to live in other countries and also I dont like being in dangerous.Also,Im not very good at science.Yes,Id like 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.