初一19-20学年第34/694期

郭慧

Best ways to stay apart (P4)

I. Warm up

How did these logos change?

 

II. Pre-reading

How can people stay apart and stop the spread of COVID-19?

Staying at home.

Social distancing.

 

What does social distancing mean?

In India, people stay in treehouses to prevent the spread of the virus.

Do you know any other kinds of social distancing?

 

III. While reading

Match the countries and rules

 

Read and check the sentences.

1. Social distancing means people should stay at least 1 meter away from other people when in public, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2. Studying online instead of going to school isn't a way of social distancing.

 

Social distancing also refers to other ways of preventing the spread of the virus. These include studying online instead of going to school and canceling (取消) public activities.  (Para.2)

 

Read and answer the questions.

1. What is the greatest number of people that should be in a room with an area of 40 meters in Australia?

No more than ten people.

In Australia, for example, people who meet indoors must follow the “one person per four square meters” rule. This means that if a room has an area of 40 square meters, there should be no more than ten people in the room. (para.3)

 

2. What happens to people in Singapore if they don’t follow social distancing rules?

They have to pay a fine of up to $10,000 (50,000 yuan) or spend up to six months in prison.

In Singapore, people who don’t keep a distance of 1 meter in public areas may need to pay a fine of up to $10,000 (50,000 yuan) or spend up to six months in prison (监狱). （Para.3）

 

 

 

IV. Post-reading

Which rule do you think is the best way to stay apart and why?

“one person per four square meters” rule.

pay a fine or go to prison for not keeping a distance of 1 meter in public.

leave homes on different days.

go outside at certain times based on ID number.

 

 

V. Words in use

Complete the sentences using the words in the box.

strict   creative    fine   include   prevent

 

1.I think it is a ________idea!

2. These rules can _______people from getting sick.

3. The driver paid a 50-dollar____ for speeding (超速).

4. Please _____ me on the list.

5. The teacher is very________ with us.

 

VI. Homework:

What other rules for social distancing can you come up with?

 

参考答案：

1. creative    2. prevent    3. fine     4. include   5. strict