2018年高中英语选修六：unit5 Warming up and reading.pptVIP

3. What was he wearing when getting close to the crater? And what was the result? He was wearing white protective suits that covered his whole body, helmets, big boots and special gloves, just like a spaceman. As a result, it made him difficult to walk. Why is a volcanologist’s job important? Where is Mount Kilauea? Scan the text and answer the following questions Scanning (5m) Volcanologists study volcanoes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and so save many lives. Mount Kilauea is in Hawaii. Why is the lava that flows on Mount Kilauea more dangerous than the actual eruption? What caused the writer’s bedroom to become as bright as day even though it was night? The lava flows down the mountain and can cover up or burn villages in its path. The rocks that erupt from the volcano usually don’t damage anything because no one lives near the crater. The light that was caused by the red-hot rocks and gas that erupted from the volcano. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting? Why was it difficult for the writer to walk towards the edge of the crater? The scientists needed to get samples of the lava so they could study them. The author was wearing special protective clothing that made it difficult to walk. What does the writer find impressive about volcanoes even after studying them for many years? The writer finds their beauty and their potential to cause great damage very impressive. Unit 5 The Power of Nature Words and expressions tsunami Do you know any other natural disasters ? Please work with your partners and make a list of natural disasters . Warming up (4m) earthquake floods drought thunder/ lightning tornado/cyclone hurricane /typhoon volcano-eruption What do you know about volcano? Do you know how a volcano erupts? volcano-eruption Boiling rock erupts from the crater; the lava flows slowly down the mountain. Magma chamber Lava Crater Ash cloud/volcanic ash More about the volcano