选修六Unit5 The power of nature——大自然的力量

Unit 5 The power of nature1.教材分析本单元以The power of nature 为话题，旨在通过单元教学使学生了解火山爆发、地震、台风、洪水等自然现象，认识到自然的伟大力量，并会用所学词汇描述在经历自然灾害时的感受，思考人类应对自然灾害的态度和方法，提高自我保护意识。

1.1 Warming Up通过对火山爆发示意图的讨论激活学生了解与本单元话题相关的背景知识，而后通过讨论人类应对自然灾害的措施引发学生对本单元话题的思考，激发学生的求知欲，为随后进行的听、说、读、写打下基础。

1.2 Pre-reading通过回答问题测试自己是否适合作火山学家，让学生了解这一陌生职业，为阅读做好准备。

1.3 Reading部分一位火山学家以第一人称的形式讲述了自己的工作及第一次目睹火山爆发时的情景和心情，描写了人与自然的斗争与和谐相处的乐趣，使学生认识到火山是美丽的，但同时极具破坏力，而火山学家的工作可以减少由火山引发的损失。

1.4 Comprehending设计了两种题型：第一题要求学生在阅读后回答相关问题；第二题检测学生对文章细节的理解。

1.5 Learning about Language 分为词汇和语法两部分。

词汇部分着重从词的意义用法和表达方面对学生学习词汇给予指导；语法部分学习ing 形式在句子中作状语表示时间、原因及结果。

1.6 Using Language以语言实践为目的，包括四个部分的内容。

Listening and speaking 三位火山学家讲述了他们各自最惊险的一次经历。

学生在练习听力的同时学会描述害怕和紧张的词汇。

Speaking 是Listening的延续。

要求学生讲述自己类似的经历，同时在运用中巩固单词。

Reading 介绍了旅游胜地 The Lake of Heaven, 培养学生快速获取信息的能力。

Writing 与Reading 属于同一话题，要求根据所给信息写一篇介绍Hot springs的作文。

教师用书配套课性Unit 5 The power of nature 大自然的力量Learning about Language语法精讲透析—现在分词作状语用现在分词填空1.1>ooking( look) carefully, I made my way to the edge of the crater.2. Having experienced (experience) quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already,! didn't take much notice.3* Having workecK work) hard all day J went to bed early*4.' Phis being (be) my first experience I stayed at the top and watched them.结论:以上句子中均使用了u-ing形式，在句1、2、3中均作状语;句4为现在分词的独立主格结构，在句中亦作状语。

一、现在分词(v.-ing)形式的时态、语态及意义二、现在分词作状语现在分词作状语吋,表示的动作是主语动作的一部分, 用来修饰谓语动词，常表示动作发生的吋间、原因、条件、结果、方式、伴随、让步等情况。

1.作时间状语* Having finished his homework, Tom listened to music for a while.完成作业后，汤姆听了一会儿咅乐。

茗师点津〉如果强调两个动作同时发生•在分词前h 加when 或while。

例如:(1)Be careful when crossing the street,过马路时一定要小心。

(2)Don't mention this while talking to him,与他交谈时不要提这件事。

2.作原因状语*Being League members, we are ready to help others. 由于我们是团员,我们风意帮助别人。

Unit 5 The power of nature大自然的力量AN EXCITING JOB一份令人兴奋的工作I have the greatest job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes working outdoors, sometimes in an office, sometimes using scientific____________ and sometimes meeting local people and tourists. I am never bored. Although my job is ____________dangerous, I don't mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help to protect ordinary people from one of the most powerful natural forces on earth — the ____________. 我的工作是世界上最伟大的工作。

我跑的地方是稀罕奇特的地方,和我一道工作的人来自世界各地。

(我们)有时在室外工作,有时在办公室里,有时工作中要用科学仪器,有时要会见当地百姓和旅游人士。

但是我从来不感到工作烦人。

虽然我的忑作偶尔也有危险,但是我并不在乎,因为危险能激励我,使我感到有活力。

然而,最重要的是,通过我的工作能保护普通百姓免遭火山的威胁一一这是世界上最大的自然威力之一。

I was ____________as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) twenty years ago. My job is collecting information for a____________about Mount Kilauea, which is one of the most active volcanoes in Hawaii. Having collected and __________ the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast. Our work has saved many lives because people in the path of the lava can be warned to leave their houses. Unfortunately, we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to the ground. 作为一名火山学家,我被派到夏威夷火山观测站(HVO)工作。

新课标人教版 Unit 5 The power of nature 大自然的力量核心词汇1．She was hit on the head by a stone and knocked ____________(无意识的)2．My time is ____________(珍贵的)；I can only give you a few minutes. 3．When he came out of the water，he was____________(颤抖)with cold.4. She got into a ____________(惊慌)when she found she had lost her necklace. 5．Interest is the best teacher，and a lack of interest is a ____________(保证)of failure.6．A number of ____________(可能的) buyers have expressed interest in the company and placed orders for some of its products.7．The Big Island is home to one of the most active volcanoes in the world.It has ____________(爆发)a total of 40 times since 1924.8．Tom made a big___________in his business，but___________，he went bankrupt because of his careless investment.(unfortunate)9．He was____________ to leave and he could not hide his ____________.(anxious) 10．People from____________ cultures hold different understanding on the play and this ____________of opinions makes it hard to reach an agreement at the meeting.(diversity)1.unconscious2.precious3.trembling4.panic5.guarantee6.potential7.erupted8.fortune；unfortunately9.anxious；anxiety 10.diverse；diversity 高频短语1．________________ 前往2．________________ 匆匆看一遍3．________________ 由……到……不等4．________________ 生产；产生5．________________ 与……相比6．________________ 保护……免受……伤害7．________________ 被委派为……8．________________ 全部焚毁9．________________ 即将做某事；马上就要做某事10．________________ 查阅，参考，指的是1. make one’s way2.glance through3.vary from...to...4.give birth to5.be compared with...6.protect...from...7.be appointed as8.burn to the ground9.be about to do sth. 10.refer to重点句式1．________________this boy，who had a great gift for languages and persuasion，is the father of the Manchu people.据说这个男孩就是满族人的祖先，他具有语言天赋和很强的说服力。

高二英语选修6Unit5ThepowerofnatureI．单元教学目标(技能目标)Talk about volcanoes and the work of volcanologistsPractise expressing fear and anxietyRevise the –ing form used as adverbial in a sentenceWrite about an experience in a nature disasterII．目标语言1．功能句式: expressing fear and anxiety.I was so excited about what I had done and where I was, I forgot my fear.I was very worried that…I was very relieved when…I was trembling almost as much as the ground under my feet.I was still terrified.I was so nervous that my whole body was damp with sweat.I was so anxious that I couldn’t move for a long time.I had to force myself not to panic.Then I got up the courage to …2.词汇四会词汇：volcano erupt eruption ash hurricane adventure bore excite evaluate unfortunate unfortunately fountain absolute absolutely fantastic crater potential impress precious novelist cancel effort relieve tremble sweat anxiety anxious panic courage typhoon heaven diverse diversity unique bathe swallow guarantee词组：compare …with burn to the ground make an effort make one’s way glance through vary from … to3. 语法：the –ing form used as adverbial in a sentencelooking carefully at the ground , I made my way to the edge of the crater.Having experienced quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I didn’t take much notice.III．教材分析本单元以the power of nature 为话题，旨在通过本单元教学使学生了解火山爆发，地震，台风，洪水，海啸等自然现象，认识到自然的伟大力量，并会用所学词汇描述在经历自然灾难时的感受，摸索人类应对自然灾难的态度和方法，提高自我爱护意识。

选修六Unit 5 The Power of NatureReading: An exciting job阅读教学设计设计意图：根据新课标的五个理念，高中英语课程教学强调基础性，包括语言知识和语言技能的基础，也包括情感态度的基础，学习能力和文化意识的基础，为他们以后升学、就业和终身学习创造条件，并使他们具备作为21世纪公民所应具有的基本英语素养。

I.Text Analysis教材分析：本单元中心话题The power of nature，旨在引导学生了解大自然的威力，认识到大自然的伟大力量，认识到只有保护大自然，才能有效地预防自然灾害并改造和利用大自然。

并会用所学词汇描述在经历自然灾害时的感受，思考人类应对自然灾害的态度和方法，提高自我保护意识。

Reading部分是一位火山学家的自述。

通过对火山学家工作内容和重要性的介绍，以及自己第一次目睹火山爆发的经历描述，表述了作者对自己工作的热情。

在从事这项工作20年后，尽管充满危险，火山对他的吸引力依然不减。

阅读这篇文章，能很好地激发学生对自然力量的敬畏和好奇，并点燃他们对科学探索工作的兴趣和热情。

Ⅱ. Teaching goals教学目标高中阶段的总目标是使学生在义务阶段英语学习的基础上，进一步明确英语学习目的，发展自主学习和合作学习；形成有效的学习策略；发展综合运用语言的能力。

据此设计教学目标如下：1.Knowledge goals知识目标：To enable the students to learn about the powerful natural force —volcano eruption and the work of a volcanologist.了解火山爆发的过程和火山学家的工作。

2.Ability goals 能力目标：To develop students’ four basic reading skills.（skimming, scanning and induction）培养学生的三种基本阅读技巧。

大自然的力量作文英文The power of nature is truly awe-inspiring. From the fierce winds that howl through the mountains to the gentle rustle of leaves in the forest, nature's force is undeniable.The way a thunderstorm can roll in with dark, ominous clouds and unleash a torrential downpour is both terrifying and beautiful. The sheer force of the rain and the booming thunder remind us of just how small we are in the grand scheme of things.On the other hand, the delicate beauty of a flower blooming or a butterfly flitting from flower to flower is a reminder of the gentler side of nature's power. It's a reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there is always beauty to be found.The way a river carves its path through the earth, slowly but surely shaping the landscape, is a testament tothe patience and persistence of nature. It's a reminder that even the smallest forces can have a profound impact over time.The power of nature is not just physical, but also emotional and spiritual. The way a sunset can fill us with a sense of peace and wonder, or the sight of a vast ocean can make us feel both small and connected to something greater than ourselves.In the end, the power of nature is something that we can never fully understand or control. It is a force that demands our respect and reminds us of the beauty and unpredictability of the world we live in.。