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Unit 6 Teaching plan Time allotment Period 1 Period 2 Period3Period4 Pre-reading Detailed read ing Detailed read ing Section B Global read ing Post-read ing Section A How to Prepare for Earthquakes Teaching objectives: elp Ss 1. grasp the main idea and the organization of the text; 2. learn to use effective strategies(especially a general statement supported by details) for developing a passage; 3. master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text 4. learn some basic knowled ge about rose business Pre-reading: discussion 1. Have you ever been in an earthquake? What do you think you would do first if the room started to shake? 2. How should we prepare for earthquakes? 3. If you were going to rent an apartment, would you like to live on the top floor or on the first floor? Explain your choice 4. Do you know anything about the great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster he Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster: At 5: 46: 51 AM, on January 17, 1995, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred around Kobe City in Japan. The earthquake magnitude was defined by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The earthquake was named"the 1995 South Hyogo Prefecture Earthquake"(or the 1995 Hyogoken Nanbu Earthquake)by JMA. It was also referred to as"the Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster"by the Japanese government Global reading I. Text structure analysis Theme: earthquake prediction, prevention and preparation. One characteristic writing technique that runs throughout the writing is a general statement supported by details The whole passage can be divided into 4 parts 1. The first part of the passage is one paragraph, Paragraph 1. The general statement is how to know when an earthquake is going to happen- prediction of an earthquake. The general statement is followed and supported by details 2. The second part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 2. The general statement is how to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes The general statement is followed and supported by details

Unit 6 Teaching Plan Time Allotment Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Pre-reading Global reading Detailed reading Detailed reading Post-reading Section B Section A How to Prepare for Earthquakes Teaching objectives: Help Ss to 1. grasp the main idea and the organization of the text; 2. learn to use effective strategies(especially a general statement supported by details) for developing a passage; 3. master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text; 4. learn some basic knowledge about rose business Pre-reading: discussion 1. Have you ever been in an earthquake? What do you think you would do first if the room started to shake? 2. How should we prepare for earthquakes? 3. If you were going to rent an apartment, would you like to live on the top floor or on the first floor? Explain your choice. 4.Do you know anything about the Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster: The Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster: At 5:46:51 AM, on January 17, 1995, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred around Kobe City in Japan. The earthquake magnitude was defined by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The earthquake was named “the 1995 South Hyogo Prefecture Earthquake” (or the 1995 Hyogoken Nanbu Earthquake) by JMA. It was also referred to as “the Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster” by the Japanese government Global reading 1. Text structure analysis Theme: earthquake prediction, prevention and preparation. One characteristic writing technique that runs throughout the writing is a general statement supported by details. The whole passage can be divided into 4 parts: 1. The first part of the passage is one paragraph, Paragraph 1. The general statement is how to know when an earthquake is going to happen — prediction of an earthquake. The general statement is followed and supported by details. 2. The second part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 2. The general statement is how to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes. The general statement is followed and supported by details

3. The third part of the passage consists of 4 paragraphs, from Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 6. The general statement is how to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake. The general statement has its details in 4 paragraphs, from house preparations to survival supplies, useful tools and earthquake emergency plans 4. The fourth part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 7. The author offers his ad vice as a conclusion: Even if pred iction becomes possible in the future people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by improving build ing structures and by being personally prepared 2. Devices adopted for developing the text 1) Questioning From the title"How to Prepare for earthquakes"on, the author guides the reader toward a better understanding of his article through a list of direct or indirect questions, thus remind ing the reader of what is to follow or what he is to give his ink a. When is an earthquake going to happen?(Para. 1) b. How to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes?(Para. 2) c. How to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake?(Paras. 3-6) d. How will family members leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake? ara 2)Deduction General statement: To predict when an earthquake is going to happen:(Para. 1) Details: 1. Scientists have wired the earth and sea to detect movements 2. People have trad itionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes. They have found that before an earthquake hens refuse to enter their snakes leave their ground holes to freeze to death, quiet dogs bark a lot, fish swim near the surface of water and pigeons become noisy and fly in unusual patterns 3. Experimental data show that the amount of radon(rn) in the water under the surface of the earth waxes before an earthquake General statement: To prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes Details 1. Many new structures are built with an I-joint, which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking Detail 2. Architects design build ings so that the build ings columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid Detail 3. Many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls Detail 4. Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel General statement: To prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake:( Paras. 3-6) Details: 1. Regularly check and reinforce your homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and fasten doors(Para.3) Detail 2. Have supplies of water and food at home and at work. Keep survival supplies such as a radio receiver, a torch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, a spade, tent, some rope, and warm clothing (Para. 4) Detail 3. Keep a fire extinguisher and some proper tools to turn off gas and water

3. The third part of the passage consists of 4 paragraphs, from Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 6. The general statement is how to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake. The general statement has its details in 4 paragraphs, from house preparations to survival supplies, useful tools and earthquake emergency plans. 4. The fourth part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 7. The author offers his advice as a conclusion: Even if prediction becomes possible in the future, people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by improving building structures and by being personally prepared. 2. Devices adopted for developing the text: 1) Questioning From the title “How to Prepare for Earthquakes” on, the author guides the reader toward a better understanding of his article through a list of direct or indirect questions, thus reminding the reader of what is to follow or what he is to give his ink to next. a. When is an earthquake going to happen? (Para. 1) b. How to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes? (Para. 2) c. How to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake? (Paras.3-6) d. How will family members leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake? (Para. 6) 2) Deduction: General statement: To predict when an earthquake is going to happen: (Para. 1) Details: 1. Scientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements. 2. People have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes. They have found that before an earthquake hens refuse to enter their cages, snakes leave their ground holes to freeze to death, quiet dogs bark a lot, fish swim near the surface of water and pigeons become noisy and fly in unusual patterns. 3. Experimental data show that the amount of radon (Rn) in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake. General statement: To prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes: (Para. 2) Details 1. Many new structures are built with an I-joint, which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking. Detail 2. Architects design buildings so that the building’s columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil. Detail 3. Many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls. Detail 4. Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel. General statement: To prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake: (Paras. 3-6 ) Details:1. Regularly check and reinforce your homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and fasten doors(Para.3) Detail 2. Have supplies of water and food at home and at work. Keep survival supplies such as a radio receiver, a torch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, a spade, a tent, some rope, and warm clothing(Para. 4 ) Detail 3. Keep a fire extinguisher and some proper tools to turn off gas and water

lines. Arrange an auxiliary cooking and heating source. Keep a pair of heavy shoes or boots to protect your feet. ( Para. 5) etail 4. Have earthquake emergency plans. Make arrangements in case of an earthquake for family members to leave the area in time to meet at a place, to communicate with each other or to check in with a far-away friend. ( Para. 6 )3 3. Exemplification(Para. 1) 4. Reasoning and addition Markers: after all... therefore seems to be . but not also. in addition besides, in addition, also, also important 5. Concession: although., even if.( Para. 7 Detailed reading: language Study 1. watch, for: look at or observe sth for They have been watching the papers for news about their new improved product Compare watch for: look or wait attentively for Will you watch for the bus while I go into the shop for a moment? They are watching for the right moment.等待 watch out: take care Watch out! The roof is falling! NC! You'll catch cold if you don t watch out: you need a warmer coat than tha 2. after all: 1)(used for reminding sb. of certain fact) it must be remembered After all, an actor's life is spent working with words And after all, though wildlife is important, I deserve my fun too 2) After all it is not so hard as it looks.这毕竟不像看上去那么难 So you see I was right after all你瞧,终究我还是对的。 In the end she came to see him after all不管怎样,最终她还是来看他了 3. withstand: vt. (pt, pp. withstood) bear or not be changed by(sth )or oppose(a person or thing)successfully withstand the storr顶住暴风雨 withstand severe tests经得起严峻的考验 The troops were too weak to withstand another attack. These shoes withstand hard wear.这鞋很耐穿。 4. attach.. to 1)fasten or join sth. to sth The picture was attached to the wall by a nail 2)cause(oneself) to join as a member of The youth division is attached to the club This institution is attached to the university of Texas 5. handy: a 1)conveniently placed for being reached or 手边的,近便的 He always keeps a pen handy for signing for his far If you need my help, just ring me up. The phone is pretty handy 2)useful or convenient to use First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy

lines. Arrange an auxiliary cooking and heating source. Keep a pair of heavy shoes or boots to protect your feet.(Para. 5) Detail 4. Have earthquake emergency plans. Make arrangements in case of an earthquake for family members to leave the area in time, to meet at a place, to communicate with each other or to check in with a far-away friend.(Para. 6 )3 3. Exemplification (Para. 1) 4. Reasoning and addition Markers: after all... therefore..., ... seems to be... but not ... also... in addition besides, in addition, also, also important 5. Concession: although..., even if... (Para. 7) Detailed reading: language Study 1. watch … for: look at or observe sth. for They have been watching the papers for news about their new improved product. Compare: watch for: look or wait attentively for Will you watch for the bus while I go into the shop for a moment? They are watching for the right moment. 等待 watch out: take care Watch out! The roof is falling! 小心！ You'll catch cold if you don't watch out: you need a warmer coat than that. 2. after all: 1) (used for reminding sb. of certain fact) it must be remembered After all, an actor's life is spent working with words. And, after all, though wildlife is important, I deserve my fun too. 2) in spite of everything After all it is not so hard as it looks. 这毕竟不像看上去那么难。 So you see I was right after all. 你瞧，终究我还是对的。 In the end she came to see him after all. 不管怎样，最终她还是来看他了。 3. withstand: vt. (pt., pp. withstood) bear or not be changed by (sth.) or oppose (a person or thing) successfully withstand the storm 顶住暴风雨 withstand severe tests 经得起严峻的考验 The troops were too weak to withstand another attack. These shoes withstand hard wear. 这鞋很耐穿。 4. attach… to: 1) fasten or join sth. to sth. The picture was attached to the wall by a nail. 2) cause (oneself) to join as a member of The youth division is attached to the club. This institution is attached to the University of Texas. 5. handy: a. 1) conveniently placed for being reached or used 手边的，近便的 He always keeps a pen handy for signing for his fans. If you need my help, just ring me up. The phone is pretty handy. 2) useful or convenient to use First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy

Unit 6 Section B Changes in the balance of nature Teaching objectives: 1. Learn to grasp a read ing skill: skimming 2. Get some information about the text 3. To master some useful words and expressions Reading skills: skimming 1. Read P. 167 carefully so that ss can distinguish between skimming and scanning. To skim is to read quickly in order to get the general idea of a passage. skimming requires the reader to note only information and clues which provide an idea of the central theme or topic of a piece of writing Scanning involves searching for details or isolated facts 2. Ss are to apply skimming to reading Passage b following the above route to finish exercise xv 1)In Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5. You can get the answer by read ing the first sentence of these paragraphs very quickly 2)About 5 billion years ago.(Para. 3) You can have answe skimming for the words"the Earth"and"formed 3)About 3 million years ago.(Para. 4) You can get the answer by just skimming for the words"the first human beings 4)Section 2. You get the answer only by noticing the spacing and read ing the head line of the section 5)Section 3. You have the answer only by noticing the spacing and read ing the head line of the section Language stud 1. compared to/with: in comparison with; considered in relation to I'm quite a patient person, compared with him Compared to the place where I grew up, this town is exciting 2. in accordance with: in agreement or harmony with We are required to act in accordance with his instructions Deeds should be in accord ance with words.言与行应该一致 3. take to: 1)begin to do(sth ) as a practice, habit, etc When he learned of the usefulness of foreign languages, he took to studying English with great zeal 2)be ve up med icine and took to literature H ind or favorable to: like ch a lovely child; I took to hir 3)go to(a place)for rest, hiding, escape, etc At the first crack of the twigs, the birds took to flight He was forced to take to his bed.他被迫卧床休息。 4. flourish. v 1) grow or develop successfully a flourishing new sports center Within two or three years, springs come back to life, wildlife returns and crops

Unit 6 Section B Changes in the Balance of Nature Teaching objectives: 1. Learn to grasp a reading skill: skimming 2. Get some information about the text 3. To master some useful words and expressions Reading skills: skimming 1. Read P. 167 carefully so that Ss can distinguish between skimming and scanning. To skim is to read quickly in order to get the general idea of a passage. skimming requires the reader to note only information and clues which provide an idea of the central theme or topic of a piece of writing. Scanning involves searching for details or isolated facts. . 2. Ss are to apply skimming to reading Passage B following the above route to finish exercise XV. 1) In Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5. You can get the answer by reading the first sentence of these paragraphs very quickly. 2) About 5 billion years ago. (Para. 3) You can have the answer by just skimming for the words “the Earth” and “formed”. 3) About 3 million years ago. (Para. 4) You can get the answer by just skimming for the words “the first human beings”. 4) Section 2. You get the answer only by noticing the spacing and reading the headline of the section. 5) Section 3. You have the answer only by noticing the spacing and reading the headline of the section. Language Study 1. compared to/with: in comparison with; considered in relation to I'm quite a patient person, compared with him. Compared to the place where I grew up, this town is exciting. 2. in accordance with: in agreement or harmony with We are required to act in accordance with his instructions. Deeds should be in accordance with words. 言与行应该一致。 3. take to: 1) begin to do (sth.) as a practice, habit, etc. When he learned of the usefulness of foreign languages, he took to studying English with great zeal. He gave up medicine and took to literature. 2) be kind or favorable to; like He seemed such a lovely child; I took to him immediately. 3) go to (a place) for rest, hiding, escape, etc. At the first crack of the twigs, the birds took to flight. He was forced to take to his bed. 他被迫卧床休息。 4. flourish: v. 1) grow or develop successfully a flourishing new sports center Within two or three years, springs come back to life, wildlife returns and crops