Unit 2 Welcome to the unit 课件--高中英语牛津译林版（2020）必修第三册.pptxVIP

Unit 2 Natural disaster Welcome to the unit Lead in What happened in the news video? An earthquake stroke this area. If you were there, how would you feel? Lead in What other natural disasters do you know? sky mountain soil sink hole tornado landslide storm surge hurricane lightening river/sea wild fire earthquake flood tsunami Watch video Natural disasters are terrible reminders of the power of nature. Watch the video. What’s the meaning of “the power of nature?” Destructive? Unpredictable? Extensive? Unstoppable? Watch the video again and finish the following exercises. Plates moving underground can cause an earthquake, which is _____________________ of the earth’s surface. When a volcano erupts, ____________, volcanic ash and even rocks escape through a large opening at the top. A large amount of _________________ falling down a hill or mountain is called a landslide. a sudden shaking hot gases earth and rock Watch video Discussion What natural disasters in history have you heard about? Discussion Nature is kind of a loving mother, but also a butcher in cold blood. —Victor Hugo Natural resource Living space Friendly ecological circle Unpredictable disaster Kill uncountable creatures Discussion Victor Hugo, (born February 26, 1802, Besançon, France—died May 22, 1885, Paris), poet, novelist, and dramatist who was the most important of the French Romantic writers. Though regarded in France as one of that country’s greatest poets. Famous work: Notre-Dame de Paris 《巴黎圣母院》 Les Misérables 《悲惨世界》 Les Contemplations 《沉思集》 Discussion What does disasters remind you of? the power of nature the harm we’ve done to the earth the cost we may pay Homework Search a natural disaster in history have you heard about, and make some notes.