New Horizon College English
Unit 6 Section A
How to Prepare for
Earthquakes
泰山学院大学外语教学部
Objectives(教学目标）
1.Background Information about the earthquake
2.Structure Analysis of Section A.
3.Learn Some Useful Phrases and Expressions
typhoon
earthquake
tsunami
flood
hurricane
snow slide
Volcanic
eruption
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leave the building
as quickly as possible
shield yourself
under a desk or
firm furniture
standing near the window
jump from the window
crouch under the seat
and protect your head
with a bag
II.Text Analysis: Main Idea and Devices for Developing It
Main idea of the text ?
The passage is centered around the main
theme----how to predict, prevent, and
prepare for earthquakes.
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Part 1
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(Para.1) how to predict an
earthquake.
(Para.2) how to prevent the
great destruction of property
caused by earthquakes.
Text Structure
Part 3
(Paras.3~6) how people need to
prepare themselves for the
possibility of a great earthquake.
(Para.7) a conclusion: people still
Part 4
have to do their best to prevent
disasters by improving building
structures and by being
personally prepared.
1. What have the scientists done in Japan in order to
detect movements of an earthquake?
2. What have the Chinese people traditionally done
about earthquakes?
3. Can you give examples to show that animals and
plants can give warning signs of earthquakes?
4. What is most interesting and most easily measured
before an earthquake?
Pre-reading questions
1. What have the scientists done in Japan in
order to detect movements of an earthquake?
Tips:
wire / the earth and sea
Pre-reading questions
2. What have the Chinese people
traditionally done about earthquakes?
Tips
Watch…for/ animals and plants/warning signs
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3. Can you give examples to show that
animals and plants can give warning
signs of earthquakes?
Tips: hens’ behavior/Snakes and dogs/
Large schools of fish/ Certain birds
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4. What is most interesting and most easily
measured before an earthquake?
Tips: Chemical change/ground water
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How to Prepare for Earthquakes
Para. 1a Ideally, people would like to know when an
earthquake is going to happen and how bad it will
be. In both Japan and China, people have long
believed that earthquakes can be forecast. In Japan,
scientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect
movements. The Chinese have traditionally
watched animals and plants for warning signs of
earthquakes. For example, the Chinese have noted
that before an earthquake, hens behavior
changes—they refuse to enter their cages at night.
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They have also noticed that snakes
come out of the ground to freeze to death
and that dogs bark a lot, even normally
quiet dogs. Before the Hanshin earthquake
in Japan, there were reports of large
schools of fish swimming near the surface
of the water. Certain birds, like pigeons,
also seemed to be especially noisy, and were
reported to be flying in unusual patterns
before
the
earthquake.
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Para. 1b
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Experimental data seem to
indicate that the amount of radon
(Rn) in the water under the surface
of the Earth waxes before an
earthquake.
Para. 1c
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预测
forecast: predict
这位老农在预测天气方面有丰富的经验。
The old farmer had rich
experience in forecasting the
weather.
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观察某物以获取watch sth. for…: observe sth. for
watch for: wait attentively for
watch out: take care
They have been watching the
papers for latest news about
their new products.
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据报道说以异常的方式做某事
to be reported to do sth. in unusual patterns
活学活用
据报道说他们在以不
寻常的方式庆祝胜利。
They are reported to be
celebrating their victory
in unusual patterns.
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增加
wax: increase or grow
活学活用
wax and wane : to become bigger or stronger and
then smaller or weaker
The popularity of the film
star waxed and waned.
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improve building structure
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Question 6
What do architects do to
prevent property damage?
Tips
Design buildings,
Columns and horizontal beams
Vertical support columns
Light roofs and strong walls
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Question 7
What should people in areas where
earthquakes are common do to
prepare their houses?
check and reinforce houses
place heavy objects in low position
attach cupboards and cabinet to walls
fasten doors
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People would also like to be able to
prevent the great destruction of property
caused by earthquakes. After all, most of
the people who die in earthquakes are
killed by falling buildings. Therefore,
building structures that can withstand the
power of earthquakes is a major concern.
Steel seems to be the best material, but not
if it is welded to form a rigid structure.
Para. 2a
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Para. 2b Many new structures are built with a
new type of steel joint, an I-joint, which appears
to be the most durable type of joint. These joints
of steel can move without breaking. Also, to
prevent property damage, architects now 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. In addition, many new houses have
relatively light roofs and strong walls. Concrete
Pillars for highway bridges that previously only
had
steel
rods
inside
are
now
enclosed
in
steel.
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Besides working to improve
building structures, people in areas where
earthquakes are common need to prepare
for the possibility of a great earthquake.
They should regularly check and reinforce
their homes, place heavy objects in low
positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to
walls, and fasten doors so that they will not
open accidentally during an earthquake.
Para. 3
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after all:
1. it must be remembered 应该记住，别忘了
After all, though the meeting is important,
we should have time to rest.
2. in spite of everything 毕竟，终究
In the end she came to see him after all.
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抵御,忍受
Withstand：bear /endure /put up with
Withstand
storm
Withstand severe tests
This shoes withstand hard wear.
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是关注的重点
to be a major concern (L. 18)
活学活用
怎样防止非典的卷土重来(resurgence)是公众
关注的重点之一。
How to prevent the
resurgence of SARS
is one of the major
concerns among the
public.
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把某物插入······中／中间
to insert sth. in / into / between (L. 26)
活学活用
麦氏公司(Maxwell House)在一家报纸上曾刊登
了一则广告：滴滴香浓，意犹未尽。
The Maxwell House
inserted an advertisement
in a newspaper : Good to
the last drop.
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enclose vt.
1) surround 围住
The swimming pool was enclosed by a high
fence.
2) send sth. with a letter 随函寄出
I enclose herewith a cheque for 200 US
dollars.
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把某物附加在 / 依附于 ······ 之上
to attach sth. to …: fasten or join sth. to sth.
活学活用
1.The picture was attached to
the wall by a nail.
2.This institution is attached
to the University of Beijing.
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使牢固，使固定
fasten: secure or fix sth. firmly
活学活用
1. Please fasten your seat belts.
2. Please fasten your window and doors
before you go to bed.
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ASSIGNMENT
Write a 100-word composition on the following topic:
Successful earthquake prediction
by animal abnormal behavior
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