Unit.10.Frightening.nature课件.ppt

4.The writer didn’t think his uncle was afraid on the trip to Vesuvius because______. A. he had to rescue his friend’s wife Rectina B. he hurried to a place from which others were b fleeing C. He had a good knowledge of how to survive a n volcano eruption D.he was calm enough to write a report about = = what he observed Para. 3 last sentence 1. Why did he pause for a moment? Because he wondered whether to turn back as the captain urged him. Yes, he did, and then he wanted to rescue his friend Pompy. 2. Did he successfully rescue his friend’s n wife Rectina? What did he do then? Para.4 He had to wait for a good wind, blowing the other way than the one that carried… the good wind Pompy flames scared people In order to help the other calm down, he… Their light scared people but my uncle… They discussed what to do:… Para.5 1. Explain what the words underline refer to: 2. Pompy didn’t get away because_____ . A.He had to wait for a good wind B.there was no way out except by boat C.he was too scared to take any action D.he wanted to join Pliny in observing the eruption Para5. He had to wait for a good wind, blowing the other way than the one that carried my uncle right in.( 细节题) 3. How did Uncle Pliny do to make Pompy calm down? A. He gave Pompy hug and courage. B. He bathed and had dinner. C. After dinner, he wanted to sleep. D. After he hugged Pompy, he stayed there and bathed, had dinner and even wanted to sleep there. To protect against the shower of rocks. 2.When was his uncle found dead?_____. A. On August 24th B. On August 25th C. On August 26th D. On August 27th Para.6 1.Why did they tie pillows on top of their n heads? Para.7 1.What does the writer mean at the end of this letter? A. It is no easy task to be a history writer B. He reminds Tacitus of his uncle’s bravery C. He is sorry that he can’t tell Tacitus more n about the eruption D. He leaves it for Tacitus to decide whic