Reading

volcano Pre-reading

What does a volcanologist’s work look like?

I.First reading Scan and skim the whole text and then finish the multiple-choices. An Exciting Job

A.Boiling rock which erupts from the volcano and crashes back to earth causes less damage. B. The lava that flows slowly down the mountain causes far more damage. 1.What’s the main idea of para.3 ?

C. The eruption is much more exciting to watch. D. There had been an eruption in the side of the mountain.

2.The writer doesn’t mind the occasional danger of his job because ________. A. He travels to unusual places and meets interesting people from all over the world B. He likes the different ways of working

C. He thinks his job the most important D. He is excited about dangers and feels alive

3.As a result of the glaciologist's work, _________. A. other scientists predict the progress of lava from the volcano B. many people have been warned to leave their homes C. the eruption causes less damage D. the eruption may be prevented breaking out

4.Why did the volcanologist's run out of the house into the back garden?

A. Because his bed began shaking. B. Because his bedroom suddenly became as bright as day. C. Because he thought there was an earthquake in Hawaii. D. Because he wanted to collect information about the eruption.

II. Second reading (intensive reading) Before reading, glance through Exercise 1 on Page 35.

1. Why is a Volcanologist's job important? Volcanologists study volcanoes so that they can warn people when the volcano is going to erupt and so save many lives.

2. Where is Mount Kilauea? Mount Kilauea is in Hawaii.

3. What caused the writer’s bedroom to become as bright as day even though it was night? The light that was caused by the red-hot rocks and gas that erupted from the volcano.

4. Why did the scientists have to get close to the volcano after it began erupting? The scientists needed to get samples of the lava so they could study them.

The writer Profe ssion Volcanologist Job ◆ Travels to 1______ places and meets 2________ people from all over the world. ◆ Helps to protect people from the 3________. ◆ 4_______ information about Mount Kilauea. unusual interesting volcano Collects III. Read the text and fill in the blanks.

The writer ProfessionVolcanologist Job ◆ Helps other scientists to 5_______ where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast it will flow. predict

The first experi ence The day of the 6 ______ ◆ My bed began 7_______ and I heard a strange sound. ◆ My bedroom became as 8______ as day. ◆ Red hot lava 9 ____________ hundreds of meters into the air. eruption shaking bright was fountaining

The first experi ence The day after the eruption ◆ We 10 _____________ to the edge of the crater with protective suits and looked down into the red, boiling centre. ◆ The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study. made our way

Having learned a little more about the work of a volcanologist, do you think it is a occupation you would enjoy? Give your reasons.

Homework Spend some time researching one disaster. You can use books, magazines, newspapers or the Internet. Collect pictures or diagrams and look for information about: