1. Face to Face with Hurricane Camille
A Summary of
Face to Face with Hurricane Camille
英语本科二班陈杉杉
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2. Before the hurricane
During the hurricane
After the hurricane

3. John Koshak was reluctant to abandon his home unless
his family was clear endanger. (Para1)
Consulted his parents and friend Charles Hill, in the
end, they decided to stay in the ten-room house. (Para2)
Make the preparation

4. Water mains might be damaged
Filled bathtubs and pails (Para5)
Power failure
1.Checked out batteries for the portable radio and flashlight;
2. Fueled for the latten
3.Prepared a small generator

5. The reactions of the people
The worse and worse conditions
During the hurricane
The reactions of the people

6. During the Hurricane Camille
1. the house began leaking
2. the water was spreading rapidly
3. power failed
It began windy and rainy, the wind gradually mounted to a roar
1. debris felling from the ceiling
2. the doors and windows were destroyed by the hurricane
3. water rose
The roar of the hurricane was overwhelming
A blast of water hit the house flinging open the door and
shoving them down the hall
The hurricane became mighty
1. the generator was doused and the lights went out.
2. the sea water was raising by the minute
1.The entire roof off the house was skimmed to the air
2. the staircase broken apart
3.One wall began crumbling on the marooned group
In that moment, the wind slightly diminished and the water stopped rising
The main thrust of the Camille had passed

7. The Reactions of the people
John and Charlie tried to protect the front door, but they failed
2. Went to the cars, but the cars didn’t work, then they went back to house and went upstairs.
3. Facing this condition, they had different reactions
a. Charlie took the responsibility to take care of the neighborhoods
b. The neighborhood was on the verge of panic
c. Grandmother showed her love to her husband, so did the grandfather
d. John felt a crushing guilt, and silently prayed
1. bring down the mattresses and pillows, keep the group togather.
2. stay away from the windows
3. struggle against the rapidly spreading water with mops, towels, pots and buckets
It began windy and rainy, the wind gradually mounted to a roar
The roar of the hurricane was overwhelming
A blast of water hit the house flinging open the door and
shoving them down the hall
The hurricane became mighty
In that moment, the wind slightly dimished and the water stopped rising
the Koshaks and their friends survived

8. After the hurricane
After the hurricane, the Koshaks quickly began their reorganization their lives. In spite of the fact that they had lost almost all their possessions, they were happy to come through it, just as grandma reflected: ”When I think of it , I realize we lost nothing important.”

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