Module 4 Standstorms in Asia 导学案.doc

Module 4 Standstorms in Asia Learning aims: 1.To master the words ,phrases and sentences. 2.To know more about the sandstorms and get the main idea of the passage . 3.To improve the abilities to read and speak . Step 1 revision Please read the Chinese meanings and tell the new words. adj. 大量的 n. 战役；活动 n. 沙漠化 n. 进程 vt. 预报；预告 n. 力量；力气 adj. 可怕的 n. 沙尘暴 n. 公民 n. 沙尘、灰尘 n. 面具、面罩 vi.骑自行车 Please read the phrases and tell the Chinese meanings. 1.for centuries 2.Solve the problem 3.Get caught in 4.cut down 5.wake up to 6.advise sb not to do sth 7.prevent sb from doing sth Step 2 Reading I Skimming Read the passage quickly and answer the questions. 1.What are sandstorms? 2.What causes sandstorms? 3.What measures has the government taken? II Scanning Match each paragraph with the main ideas. Para.1 a.the description of sandstorms Para.2 b. the causes of sandstorms Para.3 c. a major disaster in Asia Para.4 d. the influence of sandstorms? Para.5 e. the government’s measures Para.6 f. the forecast and suggestions III Careful Reading Read the passage carefully and Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). 1.A government campaign has been started to help solve the sandstorm problem. （ ） 2.The winds in a sandstorm can sometimes prevent you from seeing the sun.（ ） 3.Northwest China is the sandstorm centre in Central Asia. （ ） 4.The Chinese Central Weather Station can only forecast a sandstorm some months before it arrives.（ ） 5.It is frightening to be cycling in a sandsto