Module4《SandstormsinAsia》Introduction,ReadingandVocabulary课件2（24张）（外研版必修3）.pptVIP

Introduction Reading and Vocabulary Please look at these pictures. How beautiful they are ! But one day something happened . What natural disaster it is ? It is a sandstorm . It is very frightening . bury The sand almost buries the house . cycle/wear/mask Inner Mongolia has many sandstorms every year . It is far away from the sea , so it is an inland region . Look at the picture below .Complete the sentences using the correct form of these words . blow bury frightening last (v) sandstorm There had been a . It for ten hours and was very . The wind the sand high around the houses , and some cars were almost completely by the sand . sandstorm had lasted frightening was blowing buried The day before yesterday Yesterday Today Look at these pictures .Now work in pairs . Discuss the following statements and decide which statement is false . ( \/ ) ( × ) ( \/ ) ( \/ ) ( \/ ) ( \/ ) 1. Sandstorms begin in desert areas . Deserts are created by climate changes . Deserts are also created because people cut down trees and dig up grass . Sandstorms from Asia have blown across the Pacific Ocean to American . Sandstorms can’t be prevented . The inland region has more sandstorms than the one near the sea . Discussion Work in groups of 4-6 . Discuss these questions . The team leaders from each group report their answers to the class . 1. What should you do in a sandstorm to protect yourself ? 2. Which do you think is more dangerous , an earthquake or a sandstorm ? Say why . 3. Where in China do sandstorms begin ? 4. If you are in a desert , what is the first sign of a sandstorm ? 5. Have you ever been in a sandstorm ? If yes , describe it to your partner . Reading and vocabulary Look up these words in a dictionary . Then match the words with their definition . citizen cycle (v)