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初三教案第396期

发布时间：2013-05-02

Issue 396

成都市第七中学汪悦菡彭小玲程莉

Disaster in Sichuan (P2)

Pre-reading

Can We Predict Earthquakes? So far, sadly not. No reliable short-term earthquake prediction method has ever been developed. Despite this, we should have a good idea of what to do during an earthquake. Have a go at listing some ways of protecting yourself.

While reading

While reading

The earthquake in Ya’an

Time: April 20^th ,2013

Result: At least 193 people _____ and more than 12,000 people ________.

About the rescue

______________ arrived in the quake zone right away.

A large number of people _________ money and materials.

How can we do to protect ourselves when earthquakes

Happen.

We can learn from the Japanese and American Red Cross.

Japan is considered to be the best country at dealing with earthquakes. Here’s how they do it:

•. Do ____________ to practice saving lives during earthquakes.

•. Use __________ help people to stay alive.

The Drop, Cover & Hold method was ________ by the American Red Cross.

1. Drop down onto your hands and knees. This protects you from ______.

2. Cover your __________ under a strong table or desk.

3. Hold on to your _______ until the shaking stops.

Post-reading

Writing

Suppose you are a reporter from a newspaper. You have just interviewed the experts about earthquake. Now, please write an article about how to stay safe during an earthquake.

Stories that come alive (P4-5)

Pre-reading questions

1. Can you recognize which country each comic is from?

2. Which one do you like best? Why?

While reading

Answer the following questions:

1. What is the main feature of American comics?

2. When did American superhero comics become popular?

3. What is the most popular theme of Japanese manga?

4. Are China’s comics as developed as Japan’s?

Key to the questions

1. The American comics are full of superheroes.

2. They first became popular during World War II.

3. The most popular theme is the places ordinary people go in their dreams.

4. No, they aren’t.

Post-reading activities

Composition

Write a composition about your favorite comic book. Your composition should include :

An introduction to the comic book

Reasons why you like it

Everyone has need of you (P6)

Pre-reading:

1. What do you want most of all?

2. How can you be happy forever?

While reading

Read the article and answer the questions.

1. A beautiful butterfly was in danger because ?

A. It was caught in a thorn bush.

B. It was caught by a man.

C. It was caught in a garden.

2. What was the girl’s wish?

A. To make money.

B. To be happy.

C. To own a house.

3. What did people want to know from the girl?

A. The secret of her happiness.

B. The money given by the fairy.

C. The secret of long life.

4. The secret of the girl’s happiness is

A. You are needed by a fairy.

B. You are needed by everyone.

C. You are needed by some people.

Key: ABAB