必修一Unit4 The Night The Earth Didn’t Sl eep
While reading
Task 1
What's the main idea of the text?
The text mainly talks about _______________________________________.
Task 2
Read the text carefully and then write down the main idea of each paragraph. Para 1: _____________________________
Para 2: _____________________________
Para 3: _____________________________
Para 4: _____________________________
Para 5: _____________________________
Task 3
What do these numbers mean?
Why did the writer use so many numbers in the article?
To show the earthquake was very serious and it caused a lot of damage to people and the city.
Task 4
Scan the text and find the words below. Guess what they mean from the context. ruin:
brick:
trap:
bury:
Task 5
Read the sentences describing what happened after a huge earthquake. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the new words and phrases from the text.
1. The huge earthquake left nearly the whole city ________.
2. Everyone was ________, thinking the world must be coming to an end.
3. Millions of people were left without water, food, or ________.
4. Soldiers and volunteers worked as hard as they could to pull away ______and rocks, and rescue those who were _______ under the ruins.
5. Some were found alive, though they were suffering from terrible injuries, but others had already stopped _________ when they were discovered.
6. A few buildings were still standing, but people were afraid to use them as shelters, worrying they would be ______ if the buildings fell.
Task 6
Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. What were some of the strange things happening before the earthquake? Do you think they were warning signs? Why or why not?
2. What does the writer mean by “Slowly, the city began to breathe again”?
3. What kind of help do you think people who have suffered an earthquake need? After reading
I.Supporting details are usually examples or facts that are used to describe or explain the topic sentence. Find the supporting details of each paragraph. Para 1: Many strange things were happening.
the signs before the earthquake
Para 2 It seemed as if the world were coming to an end!
Para 3: Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins.
Para 4 But hope was not lost.
Para 5 Tangshan began to revive itself and get up on its feet again.
II. Finish the mind map about the change of people's feeling according to the passage.
III. Complete the graphic organizer and then retell the text according to it.
Discussion
1. What do you think helped in the revival of Tangshan city?
2 .What other cities or towns have gone through similar changes? What lessons can we learn from these events?
Conclusion
In times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.。