高中英语module4sandstormsinasiareadingandvocabulary外研版必修.pptxVIP

Module 4 Sandstorms in AsiaIntroductionReading and VocabularyPlease look at these pictures.How beautiful they are !But one day something happened .What natural disaster it is ? It is a sandstorm . It is very frightening .buryThe sand almost buries the house .cycle/wear/maskInner Mongolia has many sandstorms every year . It is far away from the sea , so it is an inland region .Look at the picture below .Complete the sentences using the correct form of these words . blow bury frightening last (v) sandstormThere had been a . It for ten hours and was very . The wind the sand high around the houses , and some cars were almost completely by the sand . sandstormhad lastedfrighteningwas blowingburiedYesterdayThe day before yesterdayLook at these pictures .Now work in pairs . Discuss the following statements and decide which statement is false .Today1. Sandstorms begin in desert areas . ( \/ )Deserts are created by climate changes .( \/ )Deserts are also created because people cut down trees and dig up grass . ( \/ )Sandstorms from Asia have blown across the Pacific Ocean to American . ( \/ )Sandstorms can’t be prevented .( × )The inland region has more sandstorms than the one near the sea . ( \/ )DiscussionWork in groups of 4-6 . Discuss these questions . The team leaders from each group report their answers to the class .1. What should you do in a sandstorm to protect yourself ? 2. Which do you think is more dangerous , an earthquake or a sandstorm ? Say why .3. Where in China do sandstorms begin ?4. If you are in a desert , what is the first sign of a sandstorm ?5. Have you ever been in a sandstorm ? If yes , describe it to your partner .Reading and vocabularyLook up these words in a dictionary . Then match the words with their definition .citizen cycle (v) dust expert forecast process situation survive 1. to ride a bicycle cycle2. someone who knows a lot a