王冲-课件sandstorms-in-Asia.ppt.ppt

* Please look at these pictures. How beautiful they are ! But one day something happened . What is this natural disaster ? It is a sandstorm . The causes of sandstorms 1. desertification(沙漠化); 2. climate changes; 3. cutting down trees and digging up grass; 4. improper use of land; 5. high temperature and little rain; 6. the destruction of environment; 7. the growing population of the world… A asks and B answers according to the photo 1 what is happening? 2 what is the cyclist wearing and why? 3 what do you think happens to traffic in this situation? Why? 4 What do you think experts advise people to do in this situation There is a sandstorm blowing. They’re wearing masks and glasses to protect themselves. It moves very slowly. Because it is not clear to see everything on the road and people must take great care. Stay at home. Fast-reading Read the passage quickly and match the main ideas with each paragraph. Match the main idea with each paragraph. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 A. the description of sandstorms B. the effects of sandstorms to Beijing. C. the measures the government takes to prevent sandstorms D. Sandstorms have been a major disaster. E. the advice the weather experts give to people F. the causes of the sandstorms in China. Careful-reading Read the passage again carefully and answer some questions. Part1 (Para.1) What’s the function(功能) of the first paragraph? A. To lead in the topic of this passage. B. To tell us what sandstorms are. C. To tell us where the sandstorms occur. 1. What are sandstorms? 2. Where do sandstorms occur often? 3. Who experienced a sandstorm when he was young and what’s his feeling? 4. Why have sandstorms increased in China? 5. When sandstorms happen in Beijing, what’s the weather like? Part2 (Para.2-4) What Where Who Why When strong dry winds carry sand 1.What are sandstorms? sandstorms are 2. Where do the sandstorms often occur? B C D A Central Asia North America Central Af