高中英语第二册上Unit10 Frightening nature-Warming up08 and listening ppt.pptVIP

The stars (Astronomy) looks at the history of the universe, what is found in the universe (stars, planets, moons, black holes, etc), the planets in our solar system, the moon, and the sun. Instruments that are used are telescopes, X-ray instruments, satellites and radio telescopes. Biology looks at all living things in nature on our planet, including organisms that cause diseases both in humans and in animals and crops. Instruments that are used are microscopes, etc. What is the listening text about? The listening is about the weather in the USA. 2 .What do we call this type of radio message? A weather forecast. 2. Listen to the tape again and write the information you hear on the map of the USA. In which areas is rain expected? If rain is expected, write Yes. If not, write No. Write down how high the temperatures will be on Tuesday in different parts of the USA. Answers to exercise 3 1.How should you prepare for the day if you go fishing in the Great Lakes region? You would have to bring warm clothes but not too warm; you may still need to take a raincoat or at least an umbrella, although you may not need them. 2. In which part of the USA should car drives be careful? All along the northeastern coast from the northeast to the South, roads may become dangerous with rain. Wet snow and strong winds. 3. What happens when a hurricane hits the coast? If a hurricane hits the coast it can be a real disaster. 4. Which letter would the name for the sixth hurricane in 2005 begin with? The name of the sixth hurricane could begin with the letter “F” eg Flora or Frank. * Goals: Talk about nature disasters: Volcanoes, hurricanes and typhoons science astronomy others biology geology meteorology Branches of science Discussion volcano earth earthquake stones and minerals typhoons Meteorology looks at the climate and weather on earth both taking interest in the historical changes of the weather and predictions about the weather , as well as the