Unit 4 Natural Disasters
Listening and Speaking
Good morning,it's 17 April. A strong earthquake hit Ecuador yesterday. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake damaged manybuildings, and early reports said that about 230people were killed and more than 1, 500 wereinjured. Volunteers and rescue workers are helping the survivorsGood evening.Today is 27 March. More news about the floods in centralChina. The government is helping more than 12,000 people in Hunan andJiangxi get away from the rising water. Homes and land have been destroyed, butno one has been killed. Rescue workers and soldiers are working day and night to make sure that people are safe. They are alsobringing food and water to those whose homes were lost in the disaster.Breaking news, Saturday 12 August. A tornado was just seen in southernMemphis. Eyewitnesses said that at 9: 25 a.m.,the tornado destroyed four homes. A police officer tells us that at least oneperson has died. More tornados are possible, and the police advise avoiding thearea.And in Seoul, a landslide damageda library and asupermarket in a southern neighbourhood. Thelandslide was caused by the heavy rain that has fallen in Seoul over thepast week. According to the police no one was injured in the landslide, butseveral cars were damaged. Those are the topnews for today, Wednesday 21 July.Teacher: Thank you, MrsFors. That was a great presentation! Class, do you have any questions for MrsFors?Student 1:Mrs Fors, I think you're a hero. And Luckyis very cute, I’d like to know what we can do to prevent natural disasters.Ms Fors:Well, there's no way to preventearthquakes and storms. But if we prepare, we can keep them from becomingdisasters that kill or injure people. To be ready, we should make a safety listof what to do, whereto go, and who to contact.Student 1: So what shouldwe do if there's an earthquake?Ms Fors: Remember to "drop, cover, and holdon" Drop down onto your hands and knees, cover your head with yourhands, and stay away from glass, windows, or anything that could fall. You couldfind cover under a desk or table. Hold on to the desk or table so it doesn'tmove away from you.Teacher: What should wedo if we're outside when an earthquake happens?Ms Fors:Go to an open spaceaway from buildings, trees, or power lines.Student 2: And what aboutafter an earthquake?Ms Fors:Well, if you' re trapped, you can use a cell phone tocall or text for help. You can also tap on a pipe ora wall, or whistle for help. That wayLucky and I can find you!Student 2: I have aquestion for Lucky. Do you like being a rescue dog?Ms Fors:Lucky, what do you say?<Sound of dog barking twice>Teacher: I think he sayshe's a lucky dog.公众号回复“听力原文” 获取全册内容
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