1、 Reading and ThinkingDescribe a natural disasterWork in pairs. Discuss what can happen to a city during a big earth-quake? (Page 50, Ex. 1)Warming upBuildings, bridges, tunnels(隧道隧道) and dams collapse (坍塌坍塌).Roads and railways are destroyed and traffic is held up(受阻受阻).Water, gas, electricity and co

2、mmunication are cut off.Buildings, roads and dams crack.(開開 裂裂)People are buried, injured or killed.(被埋被埋)A great number of people lose their homes.許多，大量許多，大量Accidents may happen. Diseases may break out.The city lies in ruins (淪落為廢墟淪落為廢墟). Look at the title and photos below and guess what is the tex

3、t about? (Page 50, Ex. 2)It is about an earthquake.Prediction1. In what order was the passage written?Its written in order of time (before the earthquake, during the earthquake and after the earthquake.)2. What does the writer mean by the title “ A Night the Earth Didnt Sleep.” ? In pairs, suggest a

4、nother title for the text. Scanning4. What does the writer mean by the title “ A Night the Earth Didnt Sleep.” ? In pairs, suggest another title for the text. l The writer means that the earth was shaken by the earthquake during the night. lTangshan Earthquake in 1976. 2. Try to find out the topic s

5、entence(s) of each paragraph and then get the main idea of each part. Skimming Paragragh 1Topic sentence Main idea ResultWarning signs before the earthquake Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeast Hebei. But the citys one million people of the city were asleep as usual that nig

6、ht. Paragragh 2Topicsentence Main idea ResultWhat happened during the big earthquake At 3: 42a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Paragragh 3Topic sentence Mainidea ResultThe damaging/destructive effects

7、 of the big earthquake Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. People began to wonder how long the disaster would last. Paragragh 4Topic sentence Main idea ResultThe rescue work But hope was not lost. Slowly, the city began to breathe ag

8、ain. Paragragh 5Topic sentence Main idea ResultThe revival of the city Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. Tangshan city has proved to China .that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the widdom to stay positive and rebuild.lWell water lWell wallslAnimalslLight

9、 and soundPara. 1: Signs before the earthquakeClose-reading1. What were the strange things that were happening before the earthquake? Do you think they were warning signs? Why or why not? (Page 51, Ex. 6.1)Because there is an old belief that animals can predict earthquakes.2. Why did people think li

10、ttle of these strange things?Knowledge is power! People lacks knowledge about the earthquake.（不看重）（不看重）1. Circle all the numbers and underline the sentences with numbers.2. Why does the writer use so many numbers? To show what serious damage and destruction the disaster caused.Para.2-3: Happening an

11、d effects of the earthquake3. What does the wirter mean by “Sowly, the city began to brethe again”? (Page 51, Ex. 6.2) The writer means that the city began to function (運轉運轉) again and show hopes/signs of recovery/revival.1. What did the soldiers and rescue workers do for the city?transported fresh

12、water and food 5.built shelters for vided medical care3.buried the dead2.dug out the people who were trapped 1.Para. 4-5: Rescue work and revival after the earthquake2. What helped in the revival of the Tangshan city? (51, Ex. 7.1)revival peoples tireless efforts governments strong sup

13、port 3. What lessons can we learn from these events ? (51, Ex. 7.2)Unify Show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild a brighter futureLessionslMan can conquer nature only if (只只要要).只要只要.人定勝天！人定勝天！Scan the text and find the words below. Guess what they mean from the context. ruin brick trap burydest

14、roy completely; damage irreparablyrectangular block of clay; used as a building or paving material something falls onto you or blocks your way and prevents you from moving or escapingput something into a hole in the ground and cover it up with earthruinbricktrapburyReferenceABHide under the hard furniture .Put out the fire and turn off the gas. CUse something hard to protect your head. DNever try to use the lift.Step 7 Summary Get to know that a good report on an earthquake should cover three elements, including bef